muscle96ss

To make a long story short, I have a 2022 C8 HTC Rapid Blue 3LT that is currently sitting at Freeway Chevrolet in Chandler, AZ waiting for a new transmission covered by warranty. I am currently terminally ill and looking at a couple of months realistically before I go on hospice and go to bed for good. I won't get into the details but if anybody is interested; my wife started documenting my 7 year journey back in 2018 at the following link:


In any event, apparently the transmission is on back order with GM due to the recent strike and there is no timetable on when they will be produced again. I know its probably hard for many to relate; but the time I spend in my car going to doctors appointments or doing the things I still can do; gives me joy and is a welcome distraction of of what it take to make it through each day right now. I am spending the last couple of months with my family, starting a business to help support my family when I'm gone, and trying to get at least some enjoyment out of a bad situation. And I just want to have my car back before I die to get some last enjoyment out of it; but it isn't looking like that is going to happen.

I sent an email to Mary Barra on Tuesday, but have not heard back and with the holidays and not surprised. What else can be done or who else can I contact to get a solution to this issue? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: It would not take my link to wife's FB page with my story. For those interested; simply go to FB and type in "A Kidney for Leigh"

kromdom

Contact your local TV station who will hopefully run your story? If not, post a video on youtube and/or TikTok: an open plea to GM to expedite your case given your medical condition. NTL, my prayers and best wishes for you and family.

Rapid Z

How long has the car been laid up? File for a Buy Back through the BBB many times that escalates it enough to make things happen.

joeking

Sorry to hear you are close to hospice. This is indeed a very difficult problem. Prayers sent and I hope you can get your Corvette repaired ASAP due to the circumstances. Stay positive and may the Lord bring you peace.

LucaBrasiAZ

did you try contacting Van? They service more C8s than any other dealer in AZ and might have more avenues to get your transmission sooner. I live very close to freeway and still go to Van for all service needs.

Nick49

Sorry to hear your delema. Every day counts and I'd do what's necessary to make every day the best in your life. Buy a new car tomorrow and drive the wheels off it. When your trans come in and your current car is repaired have your heirs sell it or do whatever's needed. Really, no point in waiting for a repair at this point. If finances are an issue, I'm sure you could sell your existing car to someone who'd wait for it to be repaired and transfer the warranty. Your car still has value, and what's losing a few thou$$$ compaired to driving the wheels off a brand new one starting tomorrow or first of next week.

AORoads

Very sorry to hear of your illness and its consequences. I hope you will be strong until the day you pass. As to your car, the idea above by Nick49 sounds good but from just what you wrote it doesn't sound like you're in the financial level to be able to do this (buy another car and wait for the first car to get repaired). All the good luck to you.

For those who don't know (I didn't), you don't have to be a Facebook member to read Leigh's story above. Just type into a general search, Facebook and next to it, "A Kidney For Leigh".

Samuel Clemens

It breaks my heart to read this my friend. I use to live in Chandler. I wish I was still there to take you out to lunch. Sam

LIE2ME

I'm praying for quick resolution for your situation.

muscle96ss

Thanks for the suggestion. I am waiting to hear back from my email to Mary Barra and depending on where things stand and the effort being put forth by GM; that will be my next move.

muscle96ss

Its only been a little less than 2 weeks. I have around 15K in mods/personalizations and not interested in the buy back as the car is going to my 19y/o son when I'm gone. He shares my passion for that car and has helped me take care of it and keep it washed while I am not physically capable. In fact he is the only person I have let drive the car; my wife hasn't even driven it, lol.

But if I start the buy back procedure, can I stop it at any time? In other words; would that possibly get them to move faster but I don't have to follow through?

muscle96ss

Van Chevrolet is on my "do not ever do business with" list. Nothing but nightmares personally and stories from friends as well.

muscle96ss

Not really in the cards financially. Also this car is special. It was my family's plan for it to live on when I am gone and take good care of it. My 19 y/o son is going to take over the payments(he makes good money as a welder). Also my daughter is will be 16 the beginning of February. She keeps asking to drive my car and I keep laughing at her. Recently I jokingly keep telling her she can drive it in a few months. Well a couple weeks ago, my wife tells me that she really wants to drive my car and I said the same joke as always. She then told me that Kendyl(my daughter) told her, "I want dad to teach me how to drive his car". While we have an incredible relationship; she is not someone who expresses emotion and always says mean things to me to get my attention and NEVER nice things like that. So my point is, even if buying another car was a financial option; it is this car that is special and has meaning.

muscle96ss

Thank you all for the great outpouring of support!

steve8

Making the car issue an item on the local news sounds like a good way to get some action on the car.
I would implore you to let your Wife and Daughter drive the car, with you in it. A lot of joy to be had by all.
We fight two catastrophic incurable illnesses every day with my Wife so I understand some of what you are going through.
I pray for you and your family.

Vetteman Jack

My sincere wishes that whatever time you have left is filled with wonderful memories of time spent together with your friends and loved ones.

As for the car, hopefully your message to the CEO of GM will result in expediting the replacement transmission.

speedlink

My prayers are sent. May God bless you and your family.

Zymurgy

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

muscle96ss

UPDATE: Not a peep from GM yet. No response from my email sent a week ago and sent another one this morning. I also called Chevy monday morning and created a "case" and as told they will investigate and get back to me. But yet to hear from anybody. I am going to the media/news tomorrow afternoon if still being ghosted.

MikeFloyd

Sorry for what you're going through and best wishes for your family. I know it sounds hokey but putting the problem on TV would probably be the best way to get GM's attention. They have transmissions available for production and could divert one. I would not want to share my problems on TV but you're running out of time.