A few ideas from the community.... I'll keep adding as new ideas are added. -Starter Fuse Pull -Hard-cut battery kill switch -ODB Stoppers - IGLA Alarm
I was thinking about pulling the fuse for the starter on mine but then I thought if they are watching you they will see you pop the hood and put 2 and 2 together but great idea. I’ve installed the IGLA and it’s fire 🔥
Faraday pouch for your key fob to prevent signals from being emitted and therefore stolen. Fuel starter relay killswitch. Use both for my truck. Plenty of GMC and Chevy trucks are being stolen right now as well in South Texas.
There are usually 2 types of comments when I see camaro anti theft threads. 1. Actual tips and 2. “I put mine in a garage so I don’t have to worry”. Please realize the latter is not always applicable (because 9/10 if the garage option was available the post wouldn’t be made) and some people simply don’t have access to a garage. Comments like, “just place it in a garage” is dismissive and unhelpful. Please refrain.
My 2022 2SS 1LE was stolen in November when I was at work in Downtown LA. It was never recovered. I’ll look for a ZL1 somewhere down the road. It blows but I’m glad I wasn’t hurt or killed. My life and the ones I loved are irreplaceable.
Hey Lethal , my 16’ SS just got stolen two weeks ago from the front of my house. I live in Los Angeles county and when they found my car (in one piece thank god) but they found 4 Camaros asides mine. PLEASE I URGE ALL MY SS FRIENDS…. take care of your Camaros I wouldn’t want what happened to me ever happen to anyone else….Stay safe
@@jameszaiger8892 the 6th gens have push start. From what I know, now I got kill switches on the battery and I’m planning on having a second one. But that’s only after I got it stolen. I own 80’s Toyotas and hondas and those have kill switches but it suck that now I gotta have my SS with the same security. And all these reports are coming out 3 weeks after it happened to me
You can disable the proximity unlock/disarm from the key FOB by holding the lock/unlock button at the same time for 3 seconds *with the car off. It will then require a button press from the fob to disarm the car and prevent a relay attack. AFAIK anyway, maybe model year dependent.
This method disables the proximity signal between the key fob and car. It works on a '23 SS. The key fob is required to unlock the door & trunk. It seems to be permanent until re-enabled.
22 Camaro SS1le stolen from my house over a month ago and not found. Onstar GPS shows that it’s parked on my driveway. Not sure how they disabled this. The only good thing, I still had 30k left on the loan, insurance is paying me 53k for the car plus 5k for all the taxes that I paid when purchased. So insurance will pay off the car and give me a 28k balance check. But honestly, I would rather have my car than the money. But it sucks that you can’t have nice things without being worried about theft.
Had my 19 ss 1le stolen from my house almost a month ago no recovery. The insurance is hopefully gunna take care of me. I do which i had my car bck instead.
I have a 2014 SS 1LE and luckily I went for a keyed ignition. Thieves broke into my car and couldn’t get it started because no key and they couldn’t use the obd2 or start the car. Thieves use a snap on computer plugged into your odb port to start the wireless remote cars. The only thing I did is use an old club and a clutch pedal lock. Good luck getting a hacksaw behind my clutch pedal.
My friend spent about $1200 on a "kill switch alarm system" and added 3 additional GPS tracking devices (each a different company and app)🤣 I hope he's in the clear
@@Lethalgarage actually it’s the starter relay K10. U can’t miss it. It will not prevent them towing your vehicle but they will not be able to start the vehicle 100%.
Installing the Kill switch myself tomorrow. Plus I’ll be using a club to help prevent my window from getting broken in to. Plus I park my car in the garage.
Don’t use the fob. Use the silver button to unlock. Set up Camaro to auto lock when you walk away and your key fob is not detected. It’s in the settings menu.
Does not matter dude! Sure it helps of they are trying to grab the signal but, otherwise, you need some type of alarm and or something to kill the ignition.
@@erroljones1684 yeah of course why not. For a pro, if someone really wants your car then it’s gone. All we can do is make it as hard to take as possible.
@SudeepC1973 I get that. What you suggested is a great start, but you definitely need layers. Grabbing the signal is not the most common way theives are stealing these cars.
@@erroljones1684 yeah. I am going to add another layer. OnStar. Pay the $20 bucks a month for the theft prevention package. That will enough for me without diving too deep into that rabbit hole. Lastly, I have ‘Out of site, out of mind.’ Good ol’ parking inside a garage.
The IGLA alarm!! You don't need to disconnect the battery! Best security system for our camaros. In order to start the car you need to enter a pin code. Without that pin code car wont start 👌. It also protects your key fob signal from being duplicated/copied. Its definitely worth it! I have a it on my 2024 SS 1LE. Also added Drone Mobile which is a live gps tracker 👍
got mine stolen friday march 1st. found it within hours due to having a tracker but forsure moving to a house with garage and installing a kill switch.
About two months ago Idk if someone was trying to go for my 20' SS but was walking out of the gym and saw someone that looked to be maybe messing with my front drivers side door; yelled at them as i was exiting the gym and ever since then I have been on alert. Key is always in a faraday pouch at home and kill switch has been installed.
@@Martin-h1v Yes, I know Cartoys can do it if you have one in your area. Got a quote from them, if I remember correctly, for about $250. I ended up ordering one online that replaces the starter relay. Also really depends on the level of protection you want. IGLA seems to be the best option currently, locks your car down with a PIN code. Pretty hefty price though over $1000 to have installed.
Bought a rapid blue zl1 new last year. Had it stolen in Jan. I was lucky to be able to find it a mile from my house. Insurance took care of the damages. I live in an apt complex so I started storing it in a warehouse where they keep boats, RVs and some vehicles. Worth the price to not have the anxiety of my car being stolen.
I have a 17 Camaro 2SS that’s been stolen twice. Both times the broke the windows. There are 2 ways they are cloning your fob. 1 is what Matt said picking up the signal from your fob. In my case they broke the window plug a device up to the OBD port plugged a blank fob into the other end of the device and it creates a fob for your car. How do I know this, well when they recovered my car the assholes left that device in my glove box. It’s looks like a big android phone with a OBD plug on one side and a cradle for the fob being programmed on the other. It was stolen on 7/1/23 recovered on 7/20/23 because of the GM strike I didn’t get the car back until 12/12 and on 12/22 it was stolen the second time. Do not waste your money on OnStar both times the assholes unplugged the fuse for OnStar. I pick up the car on Monday 3/11. It’s been a headache the car is going in a garage to protect it. I live in Dallas Texas so as Matt said it happening all over the country. I’ve installed a kill switch by IGLA. I think it bullshit that you have to go to extreme measures to protect your property
pretty sure the camaros are being targeted now as they are NO LONGER being made. Hence parts will start to become higher sought after, and prices go up
I had 4 break ins on my 2019 2ss since November last year, kill switch and steering wheel lock saved it from being stolen just minor dents and broken windows now it’s a garage queen I don’t daily it no more
I have relocated my OBD (2022 2SS) and put in a dummy one. I also keep my keys in a faraday box. I plan on adding a kill switch to the ignition and fuel pump. I work in law enforcement and have done numerous reports on stolen Camaros, Chargers, Challengers, and Mustangs. I can say this. They don't steal the stick shifts, at least not nearly as much. I can only recall one getting taken, but the others all have had just broken windows and trims to get to neutral safety switch.
Yup yup.. my window got pulled out, bad guy made it inside my car, in a parking garage of a mall on the nice side of town(perfect area to look for cars right?) I came back to my vehicle with local PD surrounding my car saying that they probably didn’t take because they didn’t know how to drive manual. Seemingly, with an obd2 device, bad guys can program a key on the spot once they are inside. They were in a stolen ZL1. Sad.
Guys please don’t pay for on star it is a waste of money. They stole my car I heard it turn on called them within 5 minutes to disable the car and they have already disabled it all they had to do was pull out a fuse
Just ordered two Faraday pouches and the box should arrive tomorrow it amazes me that 14 and 16 year olds are out smarting the engineers at GM maybe it's time for someone at GM with some intelligence to design a smart key fob that can be turned off with a press of button like Mercedes-Benz just came out with.
I have the pouch. This is more about broken window. Access OBD with $415 Amazon Key generator and drive off. See my comments and Call GM Chevy request security update fix NOW.
Find your "Electronic Fuel System (EFS) Relay under the hood on the switch board, and take it out and keep inside the house or with you. They can't start the car. Keep the battery plugged in as is. Simply.
Seems like there are two methods that are being used at the moment to steal our cars. Key fob cloning and OBD attack. The former can be easily solved by an EMF box or some other metal case to store keys in. The latter can be solved with a rewired or relocated OBD port. There was a very good thread on the forums for wiring in a dummy OBD port. Luckily have not heard of any stolen Camaros in NY... yet.
I lost my 2018 SS on february 8th 2023 I was so shock it was gone the day it got stolen and they still didn't find it yet but good thing I have gap insurance
AirTag is nice but unfortunately due to privacy and other reasons anyone with an iPhone (potential thief) will be alerted if the AirTag is following them and they can locate the AirTag from their own phone with the U1 chip on newer iPhones as well as make the Air Tag play a noise from their iPhone. Some people have stripped the speaker from the AirTag but it still functions for finding with the U1 chip, aftermarket AirTag compatible devices don’t have the U1 chip but still come with a speaker.
Damn Matt!! How you gonna show my 2022 Black ZL1 that got stolen last May 2nd, of 2022 crashed in the ditch RIGHT OFF THE BAT!! That's brutal!😭😭 🤣🤣...P.S.:TRUE STORY! . I have the article and picture still on my phone, my dealership called the Brighton County Sheriff's department the next day and confirmed that car in the ditch was MY VIN for the car I ordered. 😭😭😭. All is good though. Got a 2023 at Employee Pricing so ended up paying less for my '23 than I would have for the '22. 🙌🙌🙌👍
@Lethalgarage ah man, it's all good..I'm just giving you a hard time! 👍😁. It unfortunately was indeed my car, it was featured on The Drive Inside's channel after it happened. I was devastated when I received the news but it all worked out in the end so that's all that matters 👍👍😁😁 As a side question though: I saw/read this on another comment section but is there something MORE secure about just using the silver button on the door handle to lock/unlock instead of using the key fob since the key fob sends a signal???
I mean, it doesn't really matter if no one is around. But technically, yes if someone is in a car near by when you use your key, that can allow them to clone it.
Hack saw takes less than 20 seconds to cut through the steering wheel and they can easily slip off any aftermarket wheel to brake pedal/ wheel to window club lock. Had it happen to my truck 15 years ago. Detachable steering wheel with a hub lock plate is better (for older cars without airbags) with a Ravelco plug and a Faraday bag for the newer vehicles.
I am surprised not many know about a Faraday bag for the fob when you are at home. Using a Faraday case in conjunction with a Ravelco plug will definitely help if parked outside or at a hotel etc. Also if you hide an Apple airtag in the car make sure you open it and disconnect the speaker so it cannot be found by the thieves when it makes the connected/disconnected/out of range audio alert.
Wonder if the + cable running to the starter itself could use a hi amp. disconnect, that would keep all the electronics hot, but car will not start. Short of flatbedding the car off....
Texas location They have 45 parking lot cameras, license plate readers at every entrance, and city police in the parking lot with private security roaming around the lot 😆 🤣 This was 2.5 years ago
I have new 2024 2SS Camaro that I ordered from my Chevy dealer last year. I keep it parked in my secluded car 🚗 port . In addition I use a heavy duty club lock 🔐 attached to the steering wheel. My dealer recommended this to discourage auto theft. Let me know what you think about the club as an anti theft device. Thanks for sharing your video.
I also have the club as well when I got to the gym or go out to eat etc- its not theft PROOF but a deterrant that will slow most down (they'll need a drill or saw to get around it) which would stop most idiot thieves
IGLA security system is the best option on the market! Just got mine installed and love it! Correct security code must be put in before car will start. Security code uses buttons in your car!
Igla security system. Expensive, but so are our cars. Will not start without the correct PIN input. Also has a car jacking mode which will shut down the car without the same PIN entry.
I have air suspension installed. I air out, then take the controller with me, and there's a switch that kills the fuses that start both of the compressors. It takes 10 seconds to flip the hidden switch and unplug the controller. The controller fits in my Faraday pouch with my key fob and wallet. A thief can't steal a car, cat convertor, or wheels if it's laying frame. I also have the air suspension components bolted down under a vented enclosed box to make it harder to steal my airlift management. I'm looking to install a fuel pump kill switch next. The nice thing about that method is the thief won't know if my car just won't turn over or if there is a kill switch, and it makes a lot of noise. Also, it wont kill all the power and reset everything.
I feel lucky that mine is garaged every night and never more than 100 feet from me while it’s parked outside at work. I feel for anyone who’s gotten theirs stolen. My dad had his Infiniti stolen not too long ago (it was recovered.) I cant imagine what that feels like.
My 23 2SS was stolen and was found 3 hours later it was minor interior damages. They always took off my wrap on most panels. It was in the dealer for 2 months. I installed Compustar alarm system. Hopefully it works and doesn’t happen again!
My V3 couple weeks ago was almost stolen, thanks to my dog for alerting me they had already gotten in and appears they where in the process of hooking up to my OBD port because my P3 was disconnected.
I want to take my car to Camarofest and to Texas and to 1/2 mile races, but that would mean hotels over night. Which scares the shit out of me. Don't know what to do.
I got kill switch for the ignition and one for the fuel pump and a solid steal break paddle lock good luck trying to find the kill switches even if you get the break lock off.
Just had my Camaro 2SS stolen. fortunately I left my air pods in the back seat and the guy never ditched them. was able to get it back fortunately with minimal damage.
My 2SS 1LE was stolen on the 26th of January. It was retrieved 3 days later in Compton. Just 10 miles away from me. They used a reprogramming attack. Apparently the tool to do that is readily available.
@@Lethalgarage Not really. The stock wheels were stolen and the passenger side mirror was broken off. The moron actually put different wheels on the car so they could drive it around.
@@Jeking84 No. I bought Theft Patrol when I bought the car. That works. They found the car and called the cops. Funny thing, while I was on the phone with Theft Patrol, they found the car instantly, OnStar called me and said they couldn’t find it. The thief took the OnStar module out of the car thinking it was the tracker. All that did was totally deactivate the car. Now I am waiting for a new module so I can finally drive my car again.
Well just got mine I went to pick up in another state drove back and is going to be always garage unless @ work and is a great thing is stick shift also most idiots don't know how 🤪💯..
Years ago on my trucks ('90s-early 2000's) I would pull the fuel pump fuse, but they were easily accessible, I don't know how easy they are to get to on the new ones.
I have a 5th gen ss you need a Key to start my car no key fob. They could steal my key fob signal to get into my car but how would you start it without a key.
Back in the day Trans Am’s were the number 1 stolen car…(long time ago!) I use to take my fuse out every night that went to my fuel pump. It sucked but was worth it.
You guys will have to do like the hellcat guys. get the IGLA alarm. Doesn’t allow the cars keys to be duplicated and doesn’t allow it to move without the IGLA fob or PIN code. From owning a hellcat honestly that is the best bet. The ravelco is another, but you lose remote start. Those two are the only options to stop theft short of them having a tow truck. Even if they steal it on a tow truck the car is a brick and only good for parts at that point. The kill switches, AirTags, all that other stuff doesn’t work.
I'm pretty sure my key fob code was stolen a couple days ago right in front of my face when I was walking to my car in a parking lot and I noticed the break lights flash for no apparent reason. Some f***tard was leaning against the wall about 15 feet away just watching me as I wondered what the hell just happened. Now I need to find out how to reset the system with a new code (if possible).
I literally just got my 2021 ss 1le stolen from my home a couple of days ago. Broke my passenger window out. Fortunately, within 2 days of reporting, it stolen it was recovered. I was told nothing significant other than the window was damaged. However I've yet to see the extent of the damage myself. My car is currently in the impound awaiting to be taken to my local repair shop. I'm definitely going all out on security when I get it back. If it happened to me it can happen to anybody so be careful out there.
Has anyone used the Mobillistics intelligent relay? You replace either the starter or fuel pump relay, and it has a remote shutoff to immobilize the car.
I have a 5gen ZL1 garaged! But I Also have a hidden tracker in my ride linked to my cell when I need it to be away for service to make sure there is NO joy riding when I can't be there! So there is that option if your cell phone provider has it available? The only down fall, the tracker is charged and is good up to 5 days before needing a full charge✌
What about a fuel pump kill switch... They might get down the road, but they wont get to their destination to strip it. Not sure why they haven't added a pin code like a phone unlock after you get in the car that will unlock the ECU.
Layering is the name of the game to me. Be a pain in the butt so they "hopfully" move on to someone else as the clock ticks. All metal ODBII Lock (OBDsaver). Overpriced to me but couldn't find better for less and wanted peace of mind with that easy method. Kill switch that's fob operated (intentionally vague). I may or may not have another kill switch to another circuit. More layering to come. Getting ideas from the replies.
It’s very interesting because I remember around…10 years ago or so when the Gen 6 was soon to be released a lottttt of Gen 5 Camaros were stollen. ZL1s SS etc. Reason back then was the engines. Really does suck though because not everyone has the room or ability to store their vehicle in safe storage. Thank you for bringing up/allowing others to share some ideas for everyone Mat!
You broth up AMSOIL Products, that's what I have used for my 2019 Camaro ever since I purchased the car. I like the idea of the kill switch. I'll keep that In mind thanks. always watch your channel. Have a nice and blessed day. Take care
Oh there's so much I'd like to say but I don't want to offend anyone. A small percent of the population with the biggest mouths have very sensitive feelings.
@@Lethalgarage sorry, im just frustrated with all the crime that is happening in this country because of the policies of our current government. I didn't want to turn this comment section into a political debate.
I have the 2018 ZL1 1LE, and would it be best to just isolate the starter circuit, thus still keeping all power to everything else? Thus using a kill switch to power a 12VDC high power contactor/relay to the main hot wire to the starter.
