C7 Delivered yesterday has already been towed back to dealer
10-02-2013, 11:26 AM
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This stuff happens with new generations as well as more established model years. You can look on the CTS V forums and you'll see posts about smoking transmissions, loss of power, nav systems going haywire, etc.
I owned 3 Vs- an 09 sedan, an 11 coupe and a 12 coupe. Had NONE of these issues, and I suspect that the majority of owners did not either.
Every time you buy a car built by humans you should say a prayer that you don't get a lemon, but this stuff does not sour me on the car that I am waiting for. Also must say that I am not upset that mine will be built later in the process. More time for building familiarity, finding and correcting problems, etc.
I owned 3 Vs- an 09 sedan, an 11 coupe and a 12 coupe. Had NONE of these issues, and I suspect that the majority of owners did not either.
Every time you buy a car built by humans you should say a prayer that you don't get a lemon, but this stuff does not sour me on the car that I am waiting for. Also must say that I am not upset that mine will be built later in the process. More time for building familiarity, finding and correcting problems, etc.
10-02-2013, 11:27 AM
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10-02-2013, 11:32 AM
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That sounds like a relatively minor procedure that the dealer could do. Why hold up cars for weeks over this ? I suspect there is something big going on like a transmission swap.
10-02-2013, 11:40 AM
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I'm always skeptical of these "my friend" stories.
Its different when talking directly with the owner, as you get 1st hand point of view. And get the whole story, not half of it.
Its different when talking directly with the owner, as you get 1st hand point of view. And get the whole story, not half of it.
10-02-2013, 12:07 PM
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This information absolutely should be shared, if there is a chronic problem that could result in breaking down people need to know and if that means some will wait to buy until the problems are rectified so be it.
10-02-2013, 12:11 PM
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I'll be expecting to hear these reports considering it's a new generation Corvette, will attribute it all to 'growing pains'.
Being the first on the block with a brand new generation comes with additional costs transcending MSRP, has always been true with Corvette (& most other marques FTM). People had to know this, going in.
Being the first on the block with a brand new generation comes with additional costs transcending MSRP, has always been true with Corvette (& most other marques FTM). People had to know this, going in.
again this is why you should really avoid buying a first year Corvette.
That sucks
10-02-2013, 12:25 PM
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So many fanboys... I love the Corvette, but I absolutely want to know about these issues when they affect forum members. I want to know their experiences, and I want to get a rough gauge of how common these problems are.
But this does make me feel a bit better about holding out on my purchase, to be honest...
But this does make me feel a bit better about holding out on my purchase, to be honest...
10-02-2013, 12:31 PM
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Could be a few things:
1. Improper fluid fill level.
2. Trans line came loose and pumped all the fluid out.
3. Other
Curious to know what it ends up being.
1. Improper fluid fill level.
2. Trans line came loose and pumped all the fluid out.
3. Other
Curious to know what it ends up being.
10-02-2013, 12:31 PM
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Statement from Jim Ellis Chevy/GM Mark Frost
I'm at the dealer now and know of the issue. I've seen the PDI sheet and the sheet for that portion reads
Under Vehicle: Visually inspect underbody; check all fluid systems for leaks, brake/fuel lines secured in clips.
There is nothing re: checking the fluid.
The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
Under Vehicle: Visually inspect underbody; check all fluid systems for leaks, brake/fuel lines secured in clips.
There is nothing re: checking the fluid.
The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
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10-02-2013, 12:38 PM
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sorry to hear about your friend's transmission problems but thanks for sharing.
I'm the other guy with a transmission issue (7 speed manual as well) although so far, it seems more electronics than mechanical faults at play. I've described the symptoms I experienced in post #204...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-a-cel-11.html
if your friend can share something similar, would be a helpful guide to others if they encounter the same issues.
I'm the other guy with a transmission issue (7 speed manual as well) although so far, it seems more electronics than mechanical faults at play. I've described the symptoms I experienced in post #204...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-a-cel-11.html
if your friend can share something similar, would be a helpful guide to others if they encounter the same issues.
10-02-2013, 12:44 PM
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I'm at the dealer now and know of the issue. I've seen the PDI sheet and the sheet for that portion reads
Under Vehicle: Visually inspect underbody; check all fluid systems for leaks, brake/fuel lines secured in clips.
There is nothing re: checking the fluid.
The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
Under Vehicle: Visually inspect underbody; check all fluid systems for leaks, brake/fuel lines secured in clips.
There is nothing re: checking the fluid.
The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
10-02-2013, 12:44 PM
#38
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The 7 speed manual is all new and is likely going to have more issues than the A6.
Finally some justification for us who went with the somewhat outdated, but tried and true Auto 6 speed!
Finally some justification for us who went with the somewhat outdated, but tried and true Auto 6 speed!
10-02-2013, 12:47 PM
#39
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The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
The following is a statement from the General Manager:
"The C7 in question did not have fluid in the differential. Checking the dif for fluid is not an item on the pre-delivery checklist. The dif failed. We are recalling all C7’s delivered to date at Jim Ellis Chevrolet to check the difs and we will check all of the ones soon to arrive. An e-mail has already gone out to all dealers in Georgia to check the difs. The highest levels at Chevrolet are aware of this problem, which we think is an anomaly. The Corvette Team is all over it, having promised already to expedite an assembly immediately. Customers should be reassured by Chevrolet's swift and immediate response."
Mark Frost, General Manager & Member of the National Chevrolet Performance Car Dealer Advisory Board.
