Bob's SS Problems

Problems I've experienced with my SS

I bought my SS new in March of 1997. It had its share of problems at the start, but it's been relatively problem free for some time now. Below is a table of the problems I've had with the car.

Problem Mileage Remedy

Grinding in first gear 25 I drove the car off the lot with this problem. The second day I had it, I brought it back, and in went an entire new transmission.

Misfiring Cylinder 25 Another problem the first night I had the car. A plug wire fell off of the #6 cylinder. Fixed that one myself, had the dealer clear the code.

Leaking Trans Fluid 159 Trans cooler lines were re-installed incorrectly by dealer.

No Heat 425 Door assembly unhooked, stuck on cold.

Rattling Exhaust Various The OEM exhaust was reinstalled a few times by the dealer for this problem. Finally, out of desperation, my father and I got under the car and fixed it ourselves…it was a heat shield that we bent out of the way.

Worn/Leaking Oil Lines 11,259 The oil lines were rubbing on the steering box. This was a TSB fix, and new redesigned lines were installed that routed clear of the steering box. One line was leaking at a fitting, the other was almost worn clear through from contacting the steering box.

Clunking in front end 17,378 The steering stops were greased, as per a TSB, and the front swaybar and bushings were replaced. The swaybar was cracked, and the bushings were shot.

MIL 25,841 The PCM threw codes P0335 and P0336, for Crank Sensor and Circuits. Diagnosed as loose connection and bad crank sensor. Sensor replaced. Also present was code P0400, EGR valve. Installed new EGR valve, revised for exhaust systems with less back pressure. Also re-flashed PCM due to surging present with the new EGR valve.

Noisy Heater Core 27,460 The dreaded waterfall noise. Flushed heater core and refilled lost DexCool with new DexCool. Bled air from valve on thermostst housing. Noise disappeared.

Noisy Heater Core - The Return 29,042 Heater Core replaced under warranty

I get very professional and courteous service from Preakness Chevrolet in Wayne, NJ…the dealer from whom I purchased the car.

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Problem	Mileage	Remedy
Grinding in first gear	25	I drove the car off the lot with this problem. The second day I had it, I brought it back, and in went an entire new transmission.
Misfiring Cylinder	25	Another problem the first night I had the car. A plug wire fell off of the #6 cylinder. Fixed that one myself, had the dealer clear the code.
Leaking Trans Fluid	159	Trans cooler lines were re-installed incorrectly by dealer.
No Heat	425	Door assembly unhooked, stuck on cold.
Rattling Exhaust	Various	The OEM exhaust was reinstalled a few times by the dealer for this problem. Finally, out of desperation, my father and I got under the car and fixed it ourselves…it was a heat shield that we bent out of the way.
Worn/Leaking Oil Lines	11,259	The oil lines were rubbing on the steering box. This was a TSB fix, and new redesigned lines were installed that routed clear of the steering box. One line was leaking at a fitting, the other was almost worn clear through from contacting the steering box.
Clunking in front end	17,378	The steering stops were greased, as per a TSB, and the front swaybar and bushings were replaced. The swaybar was cracked, and the bushings were shot.
MIL	25,841	The PCM threw codes P0335 and P0336, for Crank Sensor and Circuits. Diagnosed as loose connection and bad crank sensor. Sensor replaced. Also present was code P0400, EGR valve. Installed new EGR valve, revised for exhaust systems with less back pressure. Also re-flashed PCM due to surging present with the new EGR valve.
Noisy Heater Core	27,460	The dreaded waterfall noise. Flushed heater core and refilled lost DexCool with new DexCool. Bled air from valve on thermostst housing. Noise disappeared.
Noisy Heater Core - The Return	29,042	Heater Core replaced under warranty