I FIXED The $1,000 Airbag Problem EVERY 5th Gen Camaro Should Be RECALLED For

[@renegarcia6569]

When I first started watching John Ross, I felt like he was a great value Hoovie. But now that I've followed his channel for a while, I have respect for his hustle to upload good content frequently and for being himself through the process

[@garykuhn1921]

He is so much more talented. I love Hoovie, but JR puts that work in. 💪

[@A-ph7hf]

Better than Hoovie. He actually works on his own cars.

[@puttitat2851]

I think he's the no. 1 car youtuber I'd want to grab a brewski with.

[@garykuhn1921]

@@puttitat2851 him and Derek over at Vice Grip Garage. 👍 👌

[@puttitat2851]

@@garykuhn1921 I'll check him out, thanks :)

[@BigE_86]

The pontiac solstice and saturn sky had the same issue and a buddy of mine in our sky, solstice car club got it to become a recall from a tsb. Sounds like they need to recall the camaro too and any other chevy with that garage system. Great videos by the way. Keep up the awesome work.

[@samuel5008]

I have been dealing with this passenger airbag light since I last commented several years ago. Today it stayed on even when no one was in the passenger seat, so I got a little annoyed and start messing around. Bear with me. I decided to remove the seat sensor to try and find a break in the connection like you mentioned in the video. I cut the clips that sandwich the sensor together, so that I could spread it apart. I noticed a decent amount of lint / dust in between the contacts and both sides of the membrane, also a small amount of dried soda at the bottom. With the contacts laid flat, I wiped off the membrane and the contacts with paper towels and rubbing alcohol. Didn't have any breaks or other damage to the sensor. After cleaning, I threw it back in the passenger seat and start the car. Light was gone. When I sat down, Passenger airbag "ON" was lit and the #2 Belt buckle light was blinking; the sensor was seeing me and was not throwing any malfunctions. I tried moving around the seat and also using my knee as the pressure point, moving around and I could not recreate the malfunction warning. Could be worth a shot if anyone else comes across this video. Just make sure you flush cut the plastic press clips that secure the sensor from underneath the seat. Once its free from the seat frame, you can then pull the padding away from the sensor and further flush cut the plastic clip from the sensor. If you try to pull the plastic clip with a trim remover etc. you will very likely break some of the contacts in the sensor.

[@scottdavis_34]

As a Camaro fan and owner (2019 RS) thank you for saving this one! Really enjoyed your vids on fixing her back up.

[@truckshackley373]

Scott Davis I just bought a 2013 RS convertible about a month ago

[@n2vxc]

@@truckshackley373 on purpose lol

[@scottdavis_34]

Truck Shackley Nice! What color is it? What do you think of it?

[@truckshackley373]

Scott Davis Mine is silver with two black stripes on the front fenders. I love it! I wanted one for a long time.

[@infernosaiyangaming97]

Maybe a 2002 v6 mustang guy but I respect the power and look of the comaros especially these underrated v6

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

One of the most impressive jobs you have done - electronics are a bear to fix and that engine was a mess with the sludge you bought. Impressed beyond anything you fixed everything on this car. Congratulations!

[@tobiaskarlsson9094]

That mat is a common problem for a lot of cars. Often it is caused by someone standing on a knee reaching over to the other side effectively tearing that mat.

[@ZeroGravityShisha]

Typical BMW E46 issue. All four i owned had this.

[@edgarromero3418]

Love coming back from work to eat and relax watching JRgo

[@pops55650]

That Camaro turned out to be a great project. But l need closure with the Audi R8. It’s time for a nice drive in the Audi lol

[@marksbikeexports5123]

You will have to wait, its currently at a shop with the skills to finish the project.

[@Formulabruce]

Closure? I want to see the John Deere Crawler run !

[@Constabruity]

MarksBikeExports lol skills. JR doesn’t have access to a dyno, otherwise I’m willing to bet he would tune it himself.

[@cc7369]

Thanks for the video! Can I purchase the parts from other than actual Chevy dealer and what price shld they run? I'm a huge Chevy girl but don't like paying Chevy prices! I've taken really good care of my car. It's a 2011 Camaro as well and I only have 64k on it. TIA for ANY info u can give me!

[@pclayton5063]

"It only took a couple of seconds." Factory book time is probably two hours to fix.

[@Xavanux]

Please keep these videos up. I learn so much about cars when you do stuff like this. Thank you!

[@jonwilder2735]

An excellent job as always explaining all the little details of the problem, getting expert assistance where needed and fully detailing the fix. Always a pleasure to watch whatever you are doing! Very down to earth presentation.

[@Muffin192213]

I was intrigued with that scan tool you were using so I checked in your description for info on it, I clicked on the link then almost fell off my chair, lol when I saw the $2700 price.

[@JimmyRossow]

Yes! This clip has everything! Impossible camera angles, lawsuits, weird engineering choices, broken stuff fixed! I loved it. It was much better than CATS.

[@kens97sto171]

Love the videos, keep up the great work. It is amazing to me that a car that young with so few miles could have those electrical problems, not to mention the timing chain issues. I drive a Toyota, that's 3 years older, with three times the miles, and have never had any of these type of issues. Car is used for a ride share, literally thousands of people have gotten in and out of the front passenger seat. Never had a failed sensor yet. Seems like GM really has a lot of problems with electrical crap.

[@NOWAdwaltz]

You think gm has electrical issues you should see a Chrysler product lol I got a Dakota a year ago and I've been chasing down electrical gremlins like crazy lol

[@kens97sto171]

@@NOWAdwaltz Yeah I've heard that as well. I watch a lot of South main Auto on KZbin. You can definitely get a feel for brands that have more issues than others. Scotty kilmer also talks about some of this. but I find you need to take some of what he says with a pretty big grain of salt. Really sucks about the Chrysler stuff too because I really like their exterior and internal designs. I still think the Chrysler 300 is a badass looking ride. It's like a gangster mobile lol. But I drive for a living. Sometimes up to a thousand miles per week. No way in hell I would put up with that kind of thing. My 2008 Toyota Prius has 332,000 miles. Still runs great. Obviously it's not without its faults.. all cars have some weaknesses. But to me a vehicle that I can take that kind of abuse on and have it function properly everyday is pretty impressive. I just replaced the original struts, it's still rolling on all the other original suspension parts, Control arm bushings, tie rod ends, ball joints are all still original at 332,000 mi.

[@InFiD3ViL1]

I've never heard of this as a problem. Had my 2010 SS since 2016 and I also spend a ton of time on the Camaro5 forums. The HVAC blend door IS an issue it should have been recalled for. I truly believe every single 5th gen will experience a broken blend door at some time in it's life.

[@CurtisGauger]

Its true and it is EXPENSIVE! Ask me how I know :( It doesn't help that if they crack the windshield getting it out, its on you too!

[@DaveMcFly]

it is common in MOST GM cars of that era I have a 2009 Impala LS that has a faulty blend door actuator and I replaced it 2 times and the 2nd one failed but to be honest I had a DORMAN brand one I will probably pay the extra $$$ and get an OEM one. At the moment the 2nd one is still in the car I just unplugged the power wire so it is stuck in CLOSE mode at the moment.

[@michaeljezierski3154]

I have blend door issues on my 2005 Silverado and 2007 Impala SS, it's a GM wide problem. Amazon blend doors are $30 and have lasted longer than Delphi ones.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

@@DaveMcFly Fords too.

[@mcleanblades9234]

I didn't like that car so much when you first acquired it. But I like it a lot now.

[@DaveMcFly]

I think this was mentioned in another comment on another 5th gen camaro video but the gauges in the console were in the V6 model if you had the 2LT package only real diff between 1LT and 2LT was the center console gauges, leather seats, and I THINK upgraded audio and rear parking sensors. that is why when you order that center console gauge cluster you have to let them know if you have a V6 or a V8 they do have different ones for the 2 V6s (auto and manual) and the 2 for the V8 (auto and manual).

[@69Dartman]

There's usually some tricks pros use or people that understand how it's put together figure out on their own. We have a 99 300m in the fleet and replacing headlight bulbs is a stupid undertaking if you do it the way the manual tells you to and slightly better if you follow some of the you tube videos of getting to them without taking all kinds of pieces off the front end to get to them. They build cars to be assembled in units on the line, not to be easy to service later. And let's save a dollar per car using the cheapest part that might make warranty.

[@timrowe8123]

I had a similar code on my old 08 Acadia. I purchased an aftermarket cheat module, that fooled the car into saying the seat was always occupied. Light went out.

[@cc7369]

Did u get just the module or the pad too? May I ask what tht set u back? I need to figure something out for mine soon.

[@cc7369]

@@zacharyreynolds4303 I thought the same thing but then I thought, well, the module and seat belt aren't connected I DNT think- separate boards.

[@timrowe8123]

I used to just buckle the passenger belt if I was by myself. airbag360.com. I think it was like $80

[@googlepixel6pro131]

@@timrowe8123update ? Did it take a lot of work to install?

[@highvoltage12v]

Yes, my 2005 and 2011 Volvo S60 both use liquid in the seat for passenger presence detection. What a stupid design to use wires which will stretch.

[@Felix24148]

I was more of an Impala guy. But these videos made me love the V6 Camaro

[@bwdz75]

GM recall a known problem, that is the funniest thing I've heard all day.

[@shadowulf999]

Damn timing is the bane of my existence!🤬🤬🤬

[@ceetwyce335]

You got me wanting that damned Milwaukee flashlight.

[@marks8068]

Mazda had that seat occupancy sensor mat failure too somewhere around the year 2000. Needless to say that all got fixed under warranty, even on a lot of cars which already were past their factory warranty period. (and I did tons of those jobs, working on upholstery and interiors takes a special kind of magic which i have a lot of . (aka the talent of keeping everything VERY clean, even in very dirty workshops)

[@ericbazin1116]

A trick that worked for me is to solder the wire back together on the sensor plate.

[@carlseiler6441]

Too many cars that I have lost track of. Can you do another update of what happened to each recent car and how and when you sold them and what is still around.

[@trudeaumustgo1920]

You and westin have been killing it, you make good content man.

[@marktate2683]

Definitely loving that Milwaukee light bar

[@joshh5407]

Thank you so much. I’ve had this problem since I bought my 2011 Camaro, I had a passenger in the seat when I bought my car, as long as I have the passenger seatbelt buckled no light comes on, doesn’t matter if someone is in the seat or not. Could not find anything related to this problem. Now I know what to replace.

[@CurtisGauger]

I have a 2012 2LT RS 45th Anniversary V6. The gauge cluster is part of the 2LT package along with leather seats, Heads Up Display, Rear View Camera, and a few other things. I can confirm, the oil pressure definitely goes above 70psi when you put your foot in it.

[@DaveMcFly]

yeah I mentioned that above I knew it had the gauges and leather seats but for the life of me I could not recall the heads up display, not sure on backup camera I know they had rear parking sensors I do not think they added back up cameras till the late 5th or early 6th but I am not 100% sure LOL

[@CurtisGauger]

@@DaveMcFly My bad, I didn't see your comment. The other things I saw listed was Premium Sound, Bluetooth, and Paddle Shifters, but I have a 2012 and that might have changed from the 2011.

[@keatonhartman5470]

Does anybody have the link for the harness he used for the added gaueges

[@GaldousGaming]

would be better if you included the parts of sensor mat and module shopping link

[@mightywiseguy]

I have this car in LS, down to the color and stripe. One day out with the wife, I made her laugh so hard, she started choking on her soda. Laughing and choking was too much and experiences a bladder overflow leak. Ever since then on seemingly random occasions, the SEATBELT alarm will go off. She's also a bit heavy. I'm willing to bet a tear + permanent liquid permeation is the culprit given this "technology" for the sensor. Thanks for the clue!

[@michaeljezierski3154]

In my 2005 ext cab Silverado. The wiring harness on passenger seat is too short. The first time I put the seat all the way forward, the black wire pulled out of the male end, leaving the funky looking silver end ripped out. Reseated the black wire, and it kept happening. So I just made a extension wire and haven't had any issues in 13 years.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

GM always cheap out on wiring harnesses.

[@itsmephil2255]

Isn't it like 1500 miles or so???? From Florida to Kansas??? ROAD TRIP!!!! Take Tyler and The Wizard and some guys along for a super awesome video

[@jebner3066]

Think you might want to sell that Camero? My 14y/o is loving this car. We don't live that far away even!

[@clokwork5920]

Yeah he said in the last vid he's selling it for the 67

[@vikingman4614]

He is selling it because he bought a 67 Camaro.

[@rram761]

Common problem with all Gm brands same issue with the Holden commodore in Australia.

[@Dr_Reason]

Basically this is a Holden Commodore. Right? I have a G8 myself.

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could work on the Camero with Watch JR Goes I would drink the cold Bartle Skeets and puff on the Cannabis Cigars and get all schmoked up.

[@StickerVR]

Oh man I'm driving down the road and my other car but my 2012 Camaro RS through a airbag on the dash now I'm finding out that the SDM can only be programmed by a GM mechanic no shop is wanting to help me and the parts that I did find from Chevrolet they want like 600 bucks for a mouse pad sensor for the passenger seat I pray that this video guides me in the right direction

[@koleboyett8317]

My malibu has the same issue it's so annoying everytime you start the car you have to clear off the error message

[@lawrencelam6719]

Can you please make videos of fixing the 1974 jeep Cherokee chief AKA clide? thank you.

[@SierraOne]

Bullet proof and Audi in the same sentence? Did you realize what you actually said! Great video

[@thormcgee968]

Dad always told me to never buy a V6 Camaro unless you want your wife to be from a Waffle House. I said Daddy isn't your Camaro a V6?? He told me to go to the Waffle House and tell my mama that I been sassin him and bring home a Patty Melt for him. I say Daddy help me put the tires back on it first and he said he already done his part putting it up on the cinder blocks, quit whining, get him a beer and leave him alone.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

The only V6 Camaro I would buy is the 3.8. Anything other than a 3.8, SBC, or LS/LT you’re asking for trouble.

[@shakibalam1217]

I feel dumber by reading this

[@Wipsplash]

Giving me Joe Dirt flashbacks and now I'm hungry

[@robertpoudrette4483]

Hey JR, these console gauges are included with the 2SS leather interior pack, i think it's the same for the leather seat 2LT package, not just the 2SS. I even think the 1SS car does not have these gauges.

[@bigragu6828]

Just curious, not sure if it’s the lighting or the angle, but is the driver door and rear quarter two different shades of grey?

[@xtc31]

Nice car but im not sure about the black stripe across the front wing and door, the black on the bonnet(hood) is cool though.

[@bigrich439555]

Easy fix for lights on the dash put tape over it or pull the light bulb out and BOOM! Problem fixed.👌

[@WatchJRGo]

😂 true, but you'd have to cover the entire screen on this thing!

[@Gainsforlife]

Better than all GM certified auto shops. The airbag is notorious in this model as well as GM's lack of serviceability to fix it

[@Binfordtools6100]

Great vid!! This was an issue I’ve never come about on the Camaro forums and the 14/15 MY don’t have these issues.

[@keno77]

Isn't that seatmat a combined heater also, usually a weight sensor is just a simple microswitch.....?

[@ajw828]

The lightsaber is so good!!! Much better than the HF special. Excellent video for anyone doing this repair. Was that a numbers matching PPM?

[@nrich5127]

Just for your information - broken copper traces can be easily repaired. Just find someone who does electronics repairs and show him the broken traces. He should be able to fix it for ultra cheap. You just have to solder in a jumper wire across the gap. I would do it for free as a favor.

[@cc7369]

Having exact same issue w my same year Camaro. I had no idea there were lawsuits, but I've been checking for recalls. I need it fixed because my 13yr old boy sits in the passenger seat. Looks semi ez for a gal tht has no problems but I'm disabled and obviously can't afford for Chevy to do it. How about your tire pressure sensors? Mine are shot but we've been driving cars for decades without those anyway.

[@rickrossiter7909]

Could you have fixed the traces on the mat?

[@greatpix]

I'm a retired photographer. If the camera you're using has threads on the front of the lens to attach filters you can buy a cheap, battery powered ringlight to give you better lighting in cramped conditions.

[@caseykeown]

John, you need to pull the interior of your 5th gen RS and put it in the 67...

[@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris]

NIce job, but we need to see you drive the R8 and need a fleet update.

[@tintuvarghese1781]

My 2011 Camaro rs brand new: leather / this same passenger airbag sensor problem. Still haven’t fixed it yet, can’t believe GM is asking $800 to fix something that they poorly designed. this should’ve been recalled. They never fixed my rattling rear speakers. My brother now saying I told you so to get a Toyota!

[@shadowulf999]

Thank you. 2011 ls . Light is driving me nuts.

[@hendo337]

That light goes on and off on my 2003 Silverado 2500 all the time, often when I hit bumps in the road. My CEL comes on and off all the time too. I guess with 309,xxx miles ypu can expect electrical problems.

[@3v4761]

You need the extra pressure to activate the vvtc

[@colinmcguire2933]

I love how GM is doing the exact same things that almost put them out of business pre-2008 and they think it’s ok 1. Dogshit materials 2. Terrible engineering 3. Reliability issues 4. Overpriced cars

[@stevenpdxedu]

Such a shame, GM makes some of the best looking cars out there, we need home grown industry for the economy. We get crap and cynicism instead of quality. The auto industry needs to be more than a cash cow for stockholders. Yes?

[@mikebrowne477]

I'd buy a used GM product over any BMW or Mercedes over the last 15 years.

[@colinmcguire2933]

My brother bought a 2014 Cruze, so far the turbo went, one electrical problem after another and a weird shifting issue that’s all over the forums but GM says doesn’t exist. The Impala my dad had experienced sudden transmission failure due to a stuck valve, and my brother previous car, a Cobalt, also has sudden transmission failure from a valve body short. He also had the ignition issue there was a recall for but it took almost a year to get it fixed.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Not just the Camaros have this problem. The 3 gen W bodies have as well. One W body Impala was involved in a crash that a front seat passenger was in but the passenger airbag never deployed and because the airbag never deployed the passenger of the Impala died 10 months later. The driver has since then sued General Motors.

[@pw510577w]

Over here in Australia, manufacturers are not obligated to share service information such as this. Any problems and the vehicle has to go back to the dealer, and the owner pays $$$ for labour.

[@keithmiles30]

With all the work you put in this Camaro , would it not be cheaper to get a used SS in better shape?

[@alexkorda3788]

Man GM spent sooo much money on my Saturn!! These stoopid clips!! They actually bought my car back!! I really miss it.

[@samuel5008]

I mean, the car should have been recalled for the timing chains LOL. Got new chains, CEL came back on, tried a different brand / different sprockets and tensioners, new phasers, new actuators, new position sensors, new crankshaft, and now is having the engine replaced. 103k regularly maintained with zero sludge and looks brand new under the CS covers. Apparently bank 2 head has enough wear in the caps to cause enough timing issue to cause misfires on the opposite side

[@MrBilldo426]

This is good to know. I’ve got an 08 Aveo with the same airbag light problem. Been trying to track it down for months. Well not trying very hard lol. I’ll try this👍👍👍

[@davidpick1076]

Great follow up video on the Camaro. Didn't think the Honda Goldwing with Camo was the most hated bike on the internet. Did John give up selling it? If not, how much?

[@WatchJRGo]

I’d take $20k for it 🍻

[@MrJoebiz24]

I'm enjoying watching this channel grow. Oh, and the content is pretty good as well....lol.

[@terlaluanjay]

hey john, would you actually buy another frame damaged car after the kia?

[@WatchJRGo]

Sure, but the Kia damage was minimal... seems like front and rear end collisions are what you want. 🍻

[@darrenswails]

@@WatchJRGo are you going to take the r8 to NC/TN tail so the dragon?

[@ultimatetrashgamer8495]

I commented on another video that your driver door is a different color. I now realize that I was wrong. It's the rear quarter panel that is a different color.

[@redsunpost]

Nice job John👍, love the channel gives me the energy to work on my own car. Although its morning here now 😅

[@RottweilerSen]

👍💪vind het leuk om het proces te volgen super goed om te zien hoe sommige producten werken ,motor reinigen was ongelofelijk.😅👍

[@matkudinoff]

love to follow the process super good to see how some products work, engine cleaning was unbelievable...... (you're welcome)....

[@jamesduncan5835]

John, i noticed aBarton County Ks tag on your Camaro and was wondering if your in Great Bend or Hoisington? not being nosey but i'm from GB,just wondering.Love your camaro's by the way!!

[@kdmq]

JR paid for the whole oil pressure gauge so he's gonna use the whole oil pressure gauge.

[@BigZeus]

Sounds like how the Cruze should be recalled for the PCV valve in the intake manifold going bad and the turbo compresses the crankcase... no recall... Gotta replace the whole intake manifold and valve cover.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Dorman makes a intake.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Good video John Ross, its seemed for a while that content from you and Tyler had really slowed down?

[@ssmitty8374]

I think your Goldwing is cool and I think it’s be cool to ride around. People that don’t like it kinda suck. They just don’t know. Nice work on the Camaro too. Looking sharp.

[@rickss69]

Do not put the retaining clips back in. Duct tape the pad to the metal seat frame and problem solved. I have no idea why it would cost $1000 to replace that pad. I gave $135 for one off ebay.

[@troyking4307]

What if my Camaro can sense that a person is in the seat and it says passenger airbag on but the lights still on?

[@williamwoodward7462]

Scotty Kilmer said to use an ice pick

[@Bustopable]

I had this problem on an 06 A6. The plug in the passenger seat was corroded, hard wired it and the issue went away.

[@gregw988]

Is there a colour mismatch between the passenger door and the rear quarter panel? Can't tell if it is light/camera angles, but spotted in few of the videos on this car.

[@camaro3gen]

The GM kappa platform has this issue also.

[@oncewaslost1982]

This was a great series. Are you going to get rid of the r8 as well?

[@benweller6328]

Had similar issue on my e39, Gravel works well and it fixed itself

[@Biggunkief]

For most old BMWs you just have to put in a resistor instead of the mat. Only downside is that the passenger airbag will go off even if there is nobody sitting there.

[@Kurto2021]

Is the door a different shade of gray?

[@anortiz94]

Going to change out the wheels or nah?

[@arizonahomeguy8503]

Audi R8 roadtrip video series coming?

[@Brammon]

Is it the same for leather seats though? Having this problem on mine

[@Not2480]

The wires to the passager module are broke or recall

[@laslocurasdesebas2135]

Please can you help me with the code of the spare parts?

[@dharmenbalraj2314]

Wonder if its the same problem I have with my 06 CTS ?

[@jmcdowell1972]

Any idea what you are going to price this at when you are ready to sell?

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

What's the weight limit for the seat sensor?

[@scottcol23]

What does the little metal lever that is in front of the module under the seat do?

[@hansirocks-jammy2154]

What’s going on with the old porche ??

[@lazarusbj-lf5cu]

Hello, I like to buy the old printed airbag sensor from you if you still have it.

[@ewallacestudent1]

So the heat still worked? I wonder if my accord may have a simple fix?