GM will ship certain 2023 Chevy Camaro units to dealerships without under hood insulators due to a materials shortage, GM Authority has learned.
All Chevy Camaro models that are produced without hood insulation will be indicated as such on the window sticker by the RPO code R8V. It’s currently unclear if buyers will receive a credit in exchange for the insulation, however this part can be retrofitted by the dealership at a later date. It’s unclear when the retrofitting process will begin. This change affects all 2022 Chevy Camaro and Camaro Convertible trim levels, including the range-topping ZL1.
Production of the 2023 Camaro was scheduled to begin on June 6th at the GM Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan, but it was later pushed back to June 17th for undisclosed reasons.
The 2023 model-year Camaro introduces small changes and updates to the nameplate, including a revised list of exterior paint options and two new 20-inch wheel options. The nameplate also deletes the optional Sport Pedals Kit and gets rid of the optional 1LE Spec Visible Carbon Fiber Spoiler for the ZL1 trim.
Pricing for the 2023 Camaro will start at $27,195 (including DFC) for the base 1LS trim level, up $800 as compared to the 2022 model year. As a reminder, the sports coupe’s engine lineup is comprised of four powertrain options, including the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT1 gasoline engine, and supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 gasoline engine. It rides on the GM Alpha platform.
Looking ahead, GM is set to phase out the Chevy Camaro from its lineup as it transitions to a more EV-focused portfolio. As a result, the nameplate will be offered in a special-edition “farewell” package for the 2024 model year that will include a select number of aesthetic enhancements for the exterior and interior.
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what the f… why don’t they just stop building cars? Guess I will never get to order a new one every week it’s something else they can not get. guess I’ll just sit on my money
Ordered my new Camaro the end of April was built the end of June received it end of August
Totally agree lbmikey
After 15 months I spotted the Camaro I ordered on the dealer’s lot awaiting service missing a couple of parts but don’t know if the hood insulation or seat heaters were included. Waiting for the dealer to respond to my phone and email. It’s listed for sale and demo with fake photos.
Camaro Hood Insulation could just be another option on the Build list. Think of the possibilities: You check the Hood Insulation option, but you are forced to cancel the V6 engine and upgrade to the ZL1 engine and package.
But seriously, GM de-contenting the Camaro, forcing it to the glue factory when people walk away into the nearest Ford dealership for a Mustang with hood insulation. And for those people who do buy the Camaro without the hood insulation, prepare for your basecoat/clear coat blistering after a couple years from the engine heat. And monolith GM denying your warranty claim for a hood repaint. #Not Your Father’s GM
If people receive a Camaro without the hood insulation, they can order one custom for around $100 and below depending on the design…its really not a big deal. But your right, you have to have protection from the heat to keep the paint from over heating But I don’t think people are crazy enough to drive around without one for years to ruin their investment.
I’m considering ordering a 2023 Cam convertible. Give me a reasonable idea of the lead time involved, if you can; otherwise I might start looking
at a some other choices.
Thank you.
Ordered 2022 conv camaro end of May. Told in June it would be 2023 model. Told last week it should arrive late October.
I ordered a 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE also in May (middle of the month).. upgraded to the 2023 model ..they told me it was built but waiting on the Video Performance Recorder which should be installed sometime in October when it is expected to arrive.. part shortages but I can wait.
Mary makes Roger Smith look like the greatest CEO ever.
GM needs to look for new vendors
That, or bring a lot of manufacturing back in-house. Harrison. Delco. Ternstedt. AC.
Since the Camaro is not a priority for GM aka China Motors, I wouldn’t expect the issues to be sorted any time soon, Very Sad.
No Camaro after 2024. Sad commentary. No NASCAR?
GM can’t get complete vehicles to dealer lots yet the printer has plenty of ink to show you are getting charged $1500.00 for Junk-Star on the window sticker. Pathetic. Maybe they should stop by Sanford and Son and see what parts Fred and Lamont have laying around. Unreal.
Where’d you find a picture of a GREEN Camaro for that last picture. Green Cars are unicorns lately. Chevy forgot how to mix green apparently.
I think Chevy is going to run the traverse in nascar next year, along with explorer and highlander. Should be awesome.
Ordered and got a 2023 Tahoe High Country because they cut short production of the 2022’s. Ordered the High Country because the Premier was no longer available with the Adaptive cruise control that was a must for me. So had to go with the High Country because the Adaptive Cruise control came standard. Well it came without the Adaptive cruise and they put just normal cruise on it instead with no reduction in price( Adaptive a lot more expensive) GM owes me the difference, I’ll be waiting !!
“I’ll be waiting !!” And waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting and…
All the pissing and moaning; would love ordering a new Camaro convertible with LT4 V8. Last of the breed. Would be fun as a second fun car. Sure is a beautiful automobile. GM is smart moving towards EV’s. They are great for most uses. Note, I said most not all, at least not yet. You really gotta own a good EV to appreciate all the benefits. We own a Tesla, just returned from a 1500 mile road trip without issue. It was great and very inexpensive.
I think this article is slightly inaccurate. I’m not convinced that the ZL1 trim has ever come with “hood insulation”. Just looked up a bunch of ZL1s of various model years back to 2017 on Google and YouTube and didn’t see “hood insulation” on any of them. I think it’s only SS and below.
I now I will never get another Camaro I used to an 1984z28 I miss it so much Please do this for me
Gm must be losing their touch. The Camaro was a big hit when it first came out. And then the designers started screwing around with the styling and it doesn’t look nearly as sexy as the first model years. Now GM has designed that butt ugly volt. The front end looks like a boxers mouth guard. GM FIRE YOUR DESIGNERS.
No way would I order a new car and wait months or maybe years for it! The thing about pre-owned ICE is they exist, now, and I can see for myself that it is complete. IF I was ever interested in an EV, new or used, how would I know the thing is working correctly or even all there?
Who is going to repaint when the hood gets too hot??
Done with their shoddy products after 48 years and 35 new purchases .
Couldn’t even get 15000 miles out of my last Silverado . What a shame .