Anyone know about the reliability of the 2014 Chevy V6?

scottmandue · 07-22-2014, 02:22 PM

Been searching a bit on the web but not finding much info.
Long story short love my little Miata and need to hang onto it for a few years to make it worth all the $$$ I put into it to get her to my liking.
However looking down the road going to need/want something with a smoother ride and easier to get my old bones in and out of.
Really, really like the look of the 2014 Camaro and with the V6 they claim 27MPG highway.
I know the rear visibility sucks but I grew up driving my mom and dad's 70's GM product so I am used to driving with my head on a swivel.

Anyone here own a new(ish) Chevy V6 and if so how reliable is it (I hate a car that has to be in the shop every few months)?

Thanks in advance,

kaisen · 07-22-2014, 03:09 PM

The 3.6L V6 has been around for a decade. Generally, a good motor. The earlier examples had some issues with timing chain stretch. A 2014 shouldn't suffer from that malady. Very little has changed to make a 2014 a greater risk than earlier versions. The Camaro is near the end of its product cycle, which is typically a good thing for reliability. GM has a 5 year / 100,000 mile warranty on powertrain.

nzporsche944s2 · 07-22-2014, 03:15 PM

If this is the same engine manufactured by Holden (GM) Australia as used in the Holden Commodore / Chevrolet SS then it should be bulletproof.

I think the engine designation is LFX (3564cc displacement)

scottmandue · 07-22-2014, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys... now the really hard part... selling my wife on a Camaro... I'm balding so no chance of a mullet.

The Camaro has very high crash ratings so I will try to pitch it as a safety thing.

Embraer · Embraer's Garage

it's ok...shaved heads are the mullets of the 2000's

kaisen · 07-22-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nzporsche944s2

If this is the same engine manufactured by Holden (GM) Australia as used in the Holden Commodore / Chevrolet SS then it should be bulletproof.

I think the engine designation is LFX (3564cc displacement)

Yes, the Camaro's 3.6L V6 is LFX

scottmandue · 07-22-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Embraer

it's ok...shaved heads are the mullets of the 2000's

But will I have to start watching NASCAR?
I love the little Miata... little being the word.. I have dubbed it the "microcar"... it's diminutive size cuts both ways, parking and getting through traffic is a breeze... however being almost invisible to larger vehicles requires constant vigilance, and freeway ride quality is less than ideal.

Nostril Cheese · 07-22-2014, 04:38 PM

Very good engine.

regency · regency's Garage

Well, i grew up a Chevy guy, Dad, Grandfather, all Chevy or GMC trucks. Just recently shed myself of my last Chevy work truck. Seriously, it was a horrible truck. I even had a few discussions with a GM rep about it. Now, I'm running three Ford F250's ( no Diesels ) 2003, 2006 & 2014. Great work trucks.

1973 911 T MFI Coupe, Aubergine

Steve

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

Have you driven one? The drive I took in a V6 camaro left me thoroughly underwhelmed... Seriously, I think I'd enjoy a Miata more...

scottmandue · 07-23-2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

Have you driven one? The drive I took in a V6 camaro left me thoroughly underwhelmed... Seriously, I think I'd enjoy a Miata more...

Commuting to work... in rush hour traffic... 200 miles a week... Miata is great for zooming around the twisties... daily commute on the freeway, not so much.

And a standard Miata is rated at 130HP at the crank... that is about 100HP at the rear wheels. Not that I am complaining, I grew up driving all kinds of cars... My parent drove GM but my friends drove very small European automobiles with small engines.