It's common to have a non disclosure for buy back for any car company.

I understand electrical issues and what not with a brand new car, but paint issues like the ones that have been blasted on here is not right. Gm has been painting Corvettes for how long now? Its a disgrace. I sat through all the GM sessions @ Carlise with the C7 people from GM and they said they take great pride in the C7 team and that every section of every Corvette is checked and checked again before it leaves the plant!

Good luck to you and you have much more patience then I would have after dropping that kind of money on a new Vette.

I wasn't aware that this was a buy back.

Well....now you probably know.

Agree it is ridiculous they let this go out of the plant this way. However, I would rather have them take it back and re-skin it, rather than a new car. A new car could have other issues, or even the same ones. If it goes back to the plant, you can be pretty well assured, it will be in tip top shape when he gets it back. I would assume they would go over the car with a fine tooth comb, and it would be like getting a hand built car.

Michael

This thread is a perfect example of no matter how well GM steps up to the plate, it's never good enough for some people. The OP seems fine with it. Mistakes happen and will always happen and in this case, it's being taken care of.

Was it eventually covered up for the trip to BG? I know they have protective covers on them when delivered to the dealer.

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His car will come back PERFECT, guaranteed. ;)

I wonder how much difference the internet played in the response by GM. In pre-internet days all one could do is hope your dealer would go to bat for you. If you could not get satisfaction, you could write a letter, or battle your way through the lemon laws. Some repainting of body panels would be the best you could hope for. Today, with the power of the internet, and forums like this one, a single customer can get the attention of the top brass of a manufacturer. Of course the fact that there are a number of paint and other issues has GM paying close attention to the problems of it's new flagship car. I feel for the OP, he is a more patient man than I am.

I am happy you are getting these issues resolved. Good for GM for doing the right thing.

I think most objective followers agree GM is trying to do right by the OP, but "mistakes happen?" Most objective posters should be amazed at HOW MANY mistakes had to "happen" for the OP to be presented with such a slipshod product.

Let's all hope it was just a real bad day at BG. :eek:

Typical process for rejects that don't have substrate issues is to rework the defect and repaint. Every manufacturer does this and you are allowed to repaint a part 2 more times (3 total).

When done correctly you can't tell the part is repainted. In fact it may even look better because repainted parts typically have better (less) orange peel.

The only sure fire way to know is to take a film build reading.

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This is an awesome post! Congrats to GM for standing by their product!!!
Thea VY C7 still looks awesome going onto the truck, warts and all!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sucked seeing it being hauled away yesterday afternoon because I've been enjoying it so much...the attention the new Corvette commands has been incredible. But I know she'll be back as soon as possible...and better than ever!

First, it's not a buy back, at least not at this point. There are many things still up in the air, so I'm not being secretive, but rather just sharing information that I know to be absolute fact. Thanks for asking though. :cheers:

This is what I am hoping for! :thumbs:

They did not cover it for the return trip. Not a big deal to me with all that needs to be done. And even though I took the cover to the dealership as requested, I don't think it could be properly covered with the old cover anyway.

Pretty much how I feel about the entire situation. Would I have preferred to not go through this situation at all? Absolutely! Am I content with the process with GM and Bowling Green so far. Absolutely! :)

I wondered the same thing until I learned that another Corvette had been taken back to the factory in the last couple of weeks and that Corvette hasn't been discussed online at all. That suggests to me that GM's culture isn't just reactionary to what goes on on the internet. And that is a good thing. :thumbs:

Good information, friend. Thank you!

Thanks! Fortunately, they are removable warts! :)

I'm seriously missing my Corvette! Don't want them to rush it through, but I'll be glad when it's back!

After being around car dealers most of my life I've seen cars of various brands arrive with unacceptable paint, my own included . It usually gets corrected locally. My initial impression here was that GM really went above and beyond when they offered to take it back to the plant rather just paying for warranty paint work at a local body shop . I was surprised how many posts here are bashing GM even in spite of this generous and expensive offer . Upon re-reading these negative posts I noticed how many are from C6 owners . Is it possible that there is a subconscious desire to take a little wind out of the sails of this exciting new model that everybody seems so crazy about ?

To the OP, I applaud you for your patient and positive attitude. Your car will be back before you know it and better than ever. :thumbs:

I appreciate your positive post! :thumbs:

I'm a C6 owner, I like the C7, and I plan on buying one as soon as the QC issues are solved. Your theory is bull$hit and most likely designed to start more crap. Nice try, but these issues are real and need to be addressed. To suggest otherwise is pure ignorance.

Yes, there are some QC issues that need to be solved, and perhaps, have already been solved. And if his theory was designed to start more crap, your post suggests that it worked. :lol:

I, for one, am not into mud-slinging. I work too hard to keep my Corvettes looking good and mud free. :D :cheers: