C6/Z06 Reliability Issues
09-23-2006, 05:55 AM
#22
Race Director
Originally Posted by maxp
your asking for trouble if you agree the C6 has any kind of reliability issues, people on this forum don't like to hear that type of talk
, but the truth must be told. As Corvette owners, we do ourselves no good by hiding issues. The General, and the Corvette team in particular, are sincere about producing the best product they can and work very hard to achieve that. To do that, they need our sincere input on issues / problems. Not reporting problems or prentending they don't exist, so we can make ourselves feel better about spending big $$$ on the car, is not only stupidly self-centered, but it also detracts from their efforts to improve the car. I am sure there are those that get upset when they see problems publicly reported, because they feel it denigrates the brand and makes us look bad for other car owners. This is silly and myopic. In fact, we have already won the price / quality / value by a landslide, so there is no need to hide stuff and every reason to be proud. Reporting candidly on issues can only result in an even better car later. This is the GE philosphy. The other way, the obfuscating way, is the Enron / Bill Clinton way.
09-23-2006, 07:36 AM
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If anybody recalls, they also say the Pinto and Vega were very reliable cars when they first can out and gave them excellent! For those of you that don't remember these they were made in the early 70's
09-23-2006, 08:07 AM
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f anybody recalls, they also say the Pinto and Vega were very reliable cars when they first can out and gave them excellent! For those of you that don't remember these they were made in the early 70's
09-24-2006, 04:10 PM
#25
Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by jesse12804
I have to wonder what batch all these vettes came out of with all these issues???Mine is in the last 887 built in 05,and to date-7350 miles and 1 year on the 28th of this month-I've had no dbs,the panels are fine-glass top needed a shim-5 minute fix under warranty-and the car is wonderful and fast and looks good too!!Knock on wood,my baby will stay healthy!!
Michael
09-24-2006, 06:13 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by 55VETTE4EVER
I just read the current Consumer Reports review of the C6/Z06 versus the Porsche, Viper and some of the others. At the end of the report, they listed "reliability" to be very poor. Their words, not mine. Is anyone having any major reliability problems with the cars.
09-24-2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lager99
When you have thousands of roof problems, brake squeeks etc...maybe not a driveability issue but I would guess that is a high volume of owner dissatisfaction.
09-24-2006, 07:11 PM
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In response to the comment that the Z06 is a "fixed roof".....
You can't ORDER it as a convertible, but if you buy a dark color and park it in the sun, it will BECOME one for you!! I've actually been thinking about how that flying roof could be taken on and off intentionally. I don't need no stinkin' roof liner!!
You can't ORDER it as a convertible, but if you buy a dark color and park it in the sun, it will BECOME one for you!! I've actually been thinking about how that flying roof could be taken on and off intentionally. I don't need no stinkin' roof liner!!
09-24-2006, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Savage C6
No one on here gives a
about Consumer Reports.
09-24-2006, 09:43 PM
#32
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by 55VETTE4EVER
I just read the current Consumer Reports review of the C6/Z06 versus the Porsche, Viper and some of the others. At the end of the report, they listed "reliability" to be very poor. Their words, not mine. Is anyone having any major reliability problems with the cars.
Actually, it was Consumer Reports that has the poor reliability issues
My Corvette is fun to drive and great bang for the buck
Oh.... BTW, yes I am biased
09-24-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 55VETTE4EVER
I just read the current Consumer Reports review of the C6/Z06 versus the Porsche, Viper and some of the others. At the end of the report, they listed "reliability" to be very poor. Their words, not mine. Is anyone having any major reliability problems with the cars.
The vettes have their issues. CR reports on problems encountered. So if the ash tray needs to be replaced under warranty, it is no different than a blown engine to them. We all know the vettes are reliable.. but they do have minor issues that never seem to be fixed.
CR picks up on this and labels the car a POS.
Even in their break-down of problem areas.. you can see the major areas are all good... but they still give it a crap rating..
CR is useful if you plan on buying a toaster or nose hair remover... not good for performance car reviews
09-24-2006, 11:35 PM
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I have had 4 C5s and a C6... I have had 2 issues. Gas Gauge on the 99 C5 and a rear diff leak on the 99.
Then again my cars in the last 9 years:
01 Impala: No Issues (40k)
03 Silverado: No Issues (34k)
97 Grand Prix: NO Issues (44k)
01 Grand Prix GTP: NO Issues (32k)
03 BMW 330xi: Water in left head lamp (17k)
06 Mazda 3: No Issues (16k)
Then again my cars in the last 9 years:
01 Impala: No Issues (40k)
03 Silverado: No Issues (34k)
97 Grand Prix: NO Issues (44k)
01 Grand Prix GTP: NO Issues (32k)
03 BMW 330xi: Water in left head lamp (17k)
06 Mazda 3: No Issues (16k)
09-25-2006, 01:56 AM
#35
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Consumer Reports has been saying this about American cars and the Corvette for the last 30 years. The only American car I know of that it gave a recommendation to was Buick.
09-26-2006, 09:42 AM
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Consumer Reports had a good article recently about how reliability goes down when a new generation of a model comes out, then reliabilty goes up each year until they redesign to a new generation of that model again. They found this to be true regardless of who designs and produces it. Common sense tells you this should be true. It should not come as a surprise that C6 owners (if they are honest) report more problems than owners of C5's of later years.
But it should also be pointed out that Consumer Reports is based on reports of individual car owners, AND IS NOT SCIENTIFIC. To be scientific the survey should accurately reflect the population being surveyed. Some people are more likely than others to respond to surveys. People who own high performance cars don't buy them for their reliability and are less likely to be a part of a reliability survey. People who own commuter cars by comparison are more likely to. And even more so the owner of a high performance vehicle who has had a bad experience is more likely to be a part of a reliability survey than an owner of a high performance vehicle who is satisfied with his selection.
I don't doubt that a Corvette is less reliable than a Camry, but then there is far more to go wrong AND the Corvette is more likely to be driven in a manner which would severely test the reliability of any vehicle. We should see reliability of C6 go up with each year, but it will never get high scores from Consumer Reports.
But it should also be pointed out that Consumer Reports is based on reports of individual car owners, AND IS NOT SCIENTIFIC. To be scientific the survey should accurately reflect the population being surveyed. Some people are more likely than others to respond to surveys. People who own high performance cars don't buy them for their reliability and are less likely to be a part of a reliability survey. People who own commuter cars by comparison are more likely to. And even more so the owner of a high performance vehicle who has had a bad experience is more likely to be a part of a reliability survey than an owner of a high performance vehicle who is satisfied with his selection.
I don't doubt that a Corvette is less reliable than a Camry, but then there is far more to go wrong AND the Corvette is more likely to be driven in a manner which would severely test the reliability of any vehicle. We should see reliability of C6 go up with each year, but it will never get high scores from Consumer Reports.
09-26-2006, 09:56 AM
#37
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It took a lot for me to buy another American car. However I could not be happier with the 06 vette. No issues, no trips to the dealer. All is well.
09-26-2006, 02:01 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by HyperX
It took a lot for me to buy another American car. However I could not be happier with the 06 vette. No issues, no trips to the dealer. All is well.
09-26-2006, 02:02 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by cadguymark
Consumer Reports had a good article recently about how reliability goes down when a new generation of a model comes out, then reliabilty goes up each year until they redesign to a new generation of that model again. They found this to be true regardless of who designs and produces it. Common sense tells you this should be true. It should not come as a surprise that C6 owners (if they are honest) report more problems than owners of C5's of later years.
But it should also be pointed out that Consumer Reports is based on reports of individual car owners, AND IS NOT SCIENTIFIC. To be scientific the survey should accurately reflect the population being surveyed. Some people are more likely than others to respond to surveys. People who own high performance cars don't buy them for their reliability and are less likely to be a part of a reliability survey. People who own commuter cars by comparison are more likely to. And even more so the owner of a high performance vehicle who has had a bad experience is more likely to be a part of a reliability survey than an owner of a high performance vehicle who is satisfied with his selection.
I don't doubt that a Corvette is less reliable than a Camry, but then there is far more to go wrong AND the Corvette is more likely to be driven in a manner which would severely test the reliability of any vehicle. We should see reliability of C6 go up with each year, but it will never get high scores from Consumer Reports.
But it should also be pointed out that Consumer Reports is based on reports of individual car owners, AND IS NOT SCIENTIFIC. To be scientific the survey should accurately reflect the population being surveyed. Some people are more likely than others to respond to surveys. People who own high performance cars don't buy them for their reliability and are less likely to be a part of a reliability survey. People who own commuter cars by comparison are more likely to. And even more so the owner of a high performance vehicle who has had a bad experience is more likely to be a part of a reliability survey than an owner of a high performance vehicle who is satisfied with his selection.
I don't doubt that a Corvette is less reliable than a Camry, but then there is far more to go wrong AND the Corvette is more likely to be driven in a manner which would severely test the reliability of any vehicle. We should see reliability of C6 go up with each year, but it will never get high scores from Consumer Reports.
09-26-2006, 02:41 PM
#40
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I disagree; I think they are legitimate and their surveys are statistically valid and unbiased. They do emphasize practicality and safety in their ratings but they are a good starting point to research a product.
Originally Posted by gearheaddroppings
I loathe Consumer Reports. They should rename that crappy rag "The Guide to Living a Mediocre, Boring Life".