I am hoping to buy an LS-1 SS next year and was wondering if any of you have had any major problems with your cars. What is the most common problem with the LS-1.

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1990 camaro rs

never raced it because, well its slow.

 

I'd say the windows having motor problems, the rear hatch having a hard time opening, and rattles that happen after 30,000 miles or so. Subframe connectors fix that though. But those are minor compared to the awesome power and fun these cars are. Definately get the SS.

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J.J. (Nashville, TN)
2001 Camaro Z28 M6

 

No problems yet with 44k miles on my '98.These motors are STRONG!The only glitch I have is the passenger window is getting really slow going up/down.A replacement part is only $45(I think) with a lifetime warranty.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28
SLP lid,SLP MAF ends,!FRA,!EGR,and a Dynomax cat-back
1/8
8.54 @ 83.64 mph
Pics

 

nikkev ,,,, do U have an a4? I have an a4 98 z28 with 32,000 and am glad to see your post as to no major problems.

 

There are rattles, but when you ahve that much hp, things are bound to shake loose.

Minor issues: rear hatch sticks (easy to fix though), some blemishes in the paint, and seating is really only comfortable for the driver - the darn passengers seat doesn't go far enough back in my opinion.

The engine can be a little noisy - either engine knock or noisy belts. The rear differential also makes noises... like a "clunk-clunk-clunk" noise as you coast around a corner at low speeds, or come to a stop. Rotors wear down very fast. Pretty typical stuff for most cars - nothing too bad though.

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2000 Pewter SS #C161
SLP Dual-Dual, Bilstein suspension, Eibachs, 21mm/35mm swaybars, GMAF
SLP CAI w/lower plate, !EGR, Direct-Flo, SLP STB, Ported TB, ASP Crank pulley
SLP/AAM Differential cover, SLP 2600, Powershot, MSD wires, NGK's,
BMR Boxed LCAs, BMR PHB, G2 DSL, Heavy Lead Foot...
http://community.webshots.com/user/murlynd

 

Alot of the LS1's have a problem with the rear main seal leaking. Also seen quite a few cars with the pinion seal leaking. My car has both. I'm not really worried about the rear main, it just kinda keeps the back of the oil pan wet. Pinion seals easy to fix.

 

mine is also a 98 with an A4 the only prob i have had is a cat went bad on mine but it was replaced under warranty by chevrolet other than that mine also has the passenger window moving slow but it aint that big of a deal.

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98 Z28, Onyx Black, A4, t-tops, other than the free mods, a random tech cat back, and a whisper lid, it is stock

 

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