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DagoCountyGee · 08-15-2017, 09:27 PM

Whats up guys. Im looking into trading in my 2013 v6 for a 2014 1SS. I test drove it and WOW! It had an aftermarket exhaust and it sounded amazing i fell in love with it 😍... BUT there was this wind noise coming from the drivers side. Salesman tried telling me some BS that it was due to the angle of the mirror 😑 anyone here have that issue with their camaro? I also want to know if the SS are pretty well built? Ive had 0 issues with my v6 and i hope the v8 doesnt give me any problems. Thanks

Gunmetal Speedster · 08-15-2017, 09:36 PM

Not sure what the wind could be, maybe weather strip acting up or window not raised fully? As far as build quality, the SS is built like a tank so no worries there. Of course it certainly helps if the previous owner(s) looked after it properly.

alrock · 08-15-2017, 09:37 PM

I have wind noise in my vertical that comes through the triangular seal at the front of the side window. You can test this by pressing on it as the noise appears

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DagoCountyGee · 08-15-2017, 09:38 PM

Oh both the windows were down. It was quite annoying... thats good to know, thanks

Gunmetal Speedster · 08-15-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

Oh both the windows were down. It was quite annoying... thats good to know, thanks

Both windows were down and you were getting wind noise? Hmmm

Just kidding. I think I know what you're referring to, however I have no idea on what might be causing that. I hope you find your answer!

samman11 · 08-17-2017, 10:10 AM

It's the fierce wind coming in because of the V8 vs the gentle wind he was used to with the V6.

BOOSTT · 08-17-2017, 10:24 AM

Mine has started falling apart at 14K miles. 2013 HotWheels 2SS manual coupe. Seat cover is coming off. Most trim is sagging as it gets hot and clips are like rubber. Very poor interior quality. Brake master cylinder went out at 5K miles which was very dangerous. Glad I had a hand-operated safety brake. My dash is warped even though its never parked in the sun. I'll never by Chevy again. My 2002 Lexus I just sold only had the driver door lock assembly replaced. Ever... The SS is also much slower than a multitude of cheaper cars if speed is what you want. It does look good on the outside though. It is basically new, but does not even idle smoothly. It's clumsy in turns. Needs a whole interior upgrade, full suspension replaced IMHO. I'm super disappointed. My rear plastic is falling down from the rear window (sides)? The clips are too soft to hold. only 14K miles, but not covered as its a 2013. Guess I'll make my own clips so they stay on. Stereo is terrible too. GL.

4ME2DRV · 08-17-2017, 10:36 AM

18k miles on my 2015 1SS and no issues. A couple of rattles here and there, but I was able to correct them myself. Anything with that much plastic and rubber is going to have noises. But I knew this going in to my purchase. There are a ton of people on this forum with 50k-100k miles on their SS and no big issues. Really depends very heavily on the driver/owner. If I drove mine like I stole it everyday, then I'm sure I would have issues. Mine is stock and it will remain that way, for those reasons. Good luck with your purchase. I'm still happy with mine.

WoodBoss · 08-17-2017, 10:38 AM

Mine has been good, I have 44K miles, no interior problems and it has been parked in the hot sun some.

xc_SS/RS · 08-17-2017, 11:08 AM

Just hit 57K, 2010 2SS 6spd and it's solid. A little wind noise comes from the mirrors but its nothing the radio or your right foot can't drown out. With the windows down you can kind of hear it, and if you put your hand next to the mirror it goes away a bit

Clammy Clemens · 08-17-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOSTT

Mine has started falling apart at 14K miles. 2013 HotWheels 2SS manual coupe. Seat cover is coming off. Most trim is sagging as it gets hot and clips are like rubber. Very poor interior quality. Brake master cylinder went out at 5K miles which was very dangerous. Glad I had a hand-operated safety brake. My dash is warped even though its never parked in the sun. I'll never by Chevy again. My 2002 Lexus I just sold only had the driver door lock assembly replaced. Ever... The SS is also much slower than a multitude of cheaper cars if speed is what you want. It does look good on the outside though. It is basically new, but does not even idle smoothly. It's clumsy in turns. Needs a whole interior upgrade, full suspension replaced IMHO. I'm super disappointed. My rear plastic is falling down from the rear window (sides)? The clips are too soft to hold. only 14K miles, but not covered as its a 2013. Guess I'll make my own clips so they stay on. Stereo is terrible too. GL.

I'll gladly take that Camaro off your hands.

Welker2 · 08-17-2017, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

Whats up guys. Im looking into trading in my 2013 v6 for a 2014 1SS. I test drove it and WOW! It had an aftermarket exhaust and it sounded amazing i fell in love with it ��... BUT there was this wind noise coming from the drivers side. Salesman tried telling me some BS that it was due to the angle of the mirror �� anyone here have that issue with their camaro? I also want to know if the SS are pretty well built? Ive had 0 issues with my v6 and i hope the v8 doesnt give me any problems. Thanks

IMO. yes they are well built. I bought mine new, have a heavy foot and drive my vehicles pretty hard. I have had absolutely no mechanical, electrical or other issues so far ... knock on wood.

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

Oh both the windows were down. It was quite annoying... thats good to know, thanks

If you are driving with the windows down, although it will differ in level and sound from vehicle to vehicle, you're going to get 'wind noise'.

alrock · 08-17-2017, 02:37 PM

Issues in 47,000 miles: aforementioned wind leak (not addressed); rear axle seal leak, leather unstitching on steering wheel, oil pan leak. The last three were covered under warranty. I'm happy with the quality.

InFiD3ViL · 08-17-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Both windows were down and you were getting wind noise? Hmmm

Just kidding. I think I know what you're referring to, however I have no idea on what might be causing that. I hope you find your answer!

Oh jesus. I couldn't help but laugh my ass of at this.

08-15-2017, 09:27 PM	#1
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	Looking at a used SS Whats up guys. Im looking into trading in my 2013 v6 for a 2014 1SS. I test drove it and WOW! It had an aftermarket exhaust and it sounded amazing i fell in love with it 😍... BUT there was this wind noise coming from the drivers side. Salesman tried telling me some BS that it was due to the angle of the mirror 😑 anyone here have that issue with their camaro? I also want to know if the SS are pretty well built? Ive had 0 issues with my v6 and i hope the v8 doesnt give me any problems. Thanks __________________ Follow My Car on INSTAGRAMhttp://www.instagram.com/forb1dd3n_ss

08-15-2017, 09:36 PM	#2
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Not sure what the wind could be, maybe weather strip acting up or window not raised fully? As far as build quality, the SS is built like a tank so no worries there. Of course it certainly helps if the previous owner(s) looked after it properly. __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

08-15-2017, 09:38 PM	#4
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	Oh both the windows were down. It was quite annoying... thats good to know, thanks __________________ Follow My Car on INSTAGRAMhttp://www.instagram.com/forb1dd3n_ss

08-17-2017, 10:36 AM	#8
4ME2DRV Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 56 View My Garage	18k miles on my 2015 1SS and no issues. A couple of rattles here and there, but I was able to correct them myself. Anything with that much plastic and rubber is going to have noises. But I knew this going in to my purchase. There are a ton of people on this forum with 50k-100k miles on their SS and no big issues. Really depends very heavily on the driver/owner. If I drove mine like I stole it everyday, then I'm sure I would have issues. Mine is stock and it will remain that way, for those reasons. Good luck with your purchase. I'm still happy with mine. __________________ *2015 Camaro SS*

08-17-2017, 11:08 AM	#10
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Just hit 57K, 2010 2SS 6spd and it's solid. A little wind noise comes from the mirrors but its nothing the radio or your right foot can't drown out. With the windows down you can kind of hear it, and if you put your hand next to the mirror it goes away a bit __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-15-2017, 09:37 PM	#3
alrock Drives: 2015 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 94	I have wind noise in my vertical that comes through the triangular seal at the front of the side window. You can test this by pressing on it as the noise appears Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

08-17-2017, 10:10 AM	#6
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	It's the fierce wind coming in because of the V8 vs the gentle wind he was used to with the V6.

08-17-2017, 10:24 AM	#7
BOOSTT Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS "Hot Wheels" Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 64	Mine has started falling apart at 14K miles. 2013 HotWheels 2SS manual coupe. Seat cover is coming off. Most trim is sagging as it gets hot and clips are like rubber. Very poor interior quality. Brake master cylinder went out at 5K miles which was very dangerous. Glad I had a hand-operated safety brake. My dash is warped even though its never parked in the sun. I'll never by Chevy again. My 2002 Lexus I just sold only had the driver door lock assembly replaced. Ever... The SS is also much slower than a multitude of cheaper cars if speed is what you want. It does look good on the outside though. It is basically new, but does not even idle smoothly. It's clumsy in turns. Needs a whole interior upgrade, full suspension replaced IMHO. I'm super disappointed. My rear plastic is falling down from the rear window (sides)? The clips are too soft to hold. only 14K miles, but not covered as its a 2013. Guess I'll make my own clips so they stay on. Stereo is terrible too. GL.

08-17-2017, 10:38 AM	#9
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Mine has been good, I have 44K miles, no interior problems and it has been parked in the hot sun some.

08-17-2017, 02:37 PM	#13
alrock Drives: 2015 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 94	Issues in 47,000 miles: aforementioned wind leak (not addressed); rear axle seal leak, leather unstitching on steering wheel, oil pan leak. The last three were covered under warranty. I'm happy with the quality.