NHTSA Complaint #11632176 — 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated, and shuddered upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal on some occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the torque converter, the engine temperature gauge, and the cylinder head were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the engine temperature gauge needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the cylinder head might need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.