[Z06] NHTSA: File a Complaint - Valve Guide Issue
What about windowed block/oil coating tire surfaces....that's what I've always thought anyway.
01-07-2015, 08:21 AM
#42
Drifting
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Keep this thread going"
01-07-2015, 11:35 AM
#45
Drifting
Thread Starter
Thank you, we now have (6) Z06 Owners who have filed a complaint, let's keep up the momentum, it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to write and file your complaint.
My goal here is to hold GM Accountable for this issue, people who spend 70K on a high end performance car deserve better than GM not issuing a full blown recall to inspect guides and then install heads that are properly machined/concentric.
I am currently paying out of pocket to get mine fixed, I hope this will ultimately help all Z06 owners get their cars corrected and before any major accidents happen. The folks on this forum are aware of the issue, thousands of Z06 Owners are not on forums and have no clue of what could happen.
My goal here is to hold GM Accountable for this issue, people who spend 70K on a high end performance car deserve better than GM not issuing a full blown recall to inspect guides and then install heads that are properly machined/concentric.
I am currently paying out of pocket to get mine fixed, I hope this will ultimately help all Z06 owners get their cars corrected and before any major accidents happen. The folks on this forum are aware of the issue, thousands of Z06 Owners are not on forums and have no clue of what could happen.
01-07-2015, 12:59 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
Way to go AZ Dan, no matter how many times I screamed NHTSA is the only way to get a recall, it didn't seem like anything would ever happen...and today I login and you have a sticky with momentum. I will file my complaint tonight. Sure there have been a few dropped valves on the racetracks, but there have also been some on the road...but what does it matter? Not everyone tows their ls7 to the racetrack, and we all know this problem can occur idling in the driveway. But if it happens when your moving, you could have your engine seize, wheels lock, coolant/oil spill, and spin and crash. There was a thread a while back about a guy and his project car, a z that dropped a valve and caught fire on a California interstate. Talk about a guy that should file a complaint!
01-07-2015, 01:07 PM
#47
Drifting
Thread Starter
We need to spread the word to everyone who has had their Z Inspected with bad valve guides and to people who have dropped a valve and ruined their engine and multiple engines in some cases.
If anyone can find that thread about the guy in California, PM me and I will try to get in touch with him.
If anyone can find that thread about the guy in California, PM me and I will try to get in touch with him.
01-07-2015, 04:39 PM
#48
Team Owner
Way to go AZ Dan, no matter how many times I screamed NHTSA is the only way to get a recall, it didn't seem like anything would ever happen...and today I login and you have a sticky with momentum. I will file my complaint tonight. Sure there have been a few dropped valves on the racetracks, but there have also been some on the road...but what does it matter? Not everyone tows their ls7 to the racetrack, and we all know this problem can occur idling in the driveway. But if it happens when your moving, you could have your engine seize, wheels lock, coolant/oil spill, and spin and crash. There was a thread a while back about a guy and his project car, a z that dropped a valve and caught fire on a California interstate. Talk about a guy that should file a complaint!
Although mine blew up on the track I have good video of how large and oil/coolant slick it left on the pavement. I think most have seen my video already
DH
DH
01-07-2015, 04:57 PM
#49
Drifting
Thread Starter
Post it in this thread please, when/if the NHTSA contacts us we can direct them to this thread to watch these videos and or pictures of the aftermath of what these engines look like after eating a valve, it's also good that Z06 owners see what it's like to bring a car under control after a failure.
01-07-2015, 05:06 PM
#50
Team Owner
Post it in this thread please, when/if the NHTSA contacts us we can direct them to this thread to watch these videos and or pictures of the aftermath of what these engines look like after eating a valve, it's also good that Z06 owners see what it's like to bring a car under control after a failure.
DH
01-07-2015, 06:02 PM
#51
Drifting
Thread Starter
Wow, good job bringing her to a stop, I could not imagine if it let go on a straightaway at higher speeds.
01-08-2015, 12:18 AM
#53
Racer
Just sharing some info....
The 2011 and newer Mustang GT and Boss 302 have the MT82 transmission that was a situation just like what Z06 owners have dealt with in the LS7. Huge number of customers with identical failures/problems and Ford offering nothing but lame excuses. They did a thread JUST like this one and actually got the NHTSA to launch an investigation. However, in MY OPINION, Ford muddied the water enough to get the NHTSA to conclude nothing was wrong and dropped the investigation. They had around 350 complaints.
Now, please read the following. It was released by Ford itself afterward:
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/1...-transmission/
Influence of Online Forums:
Base on the review of comments in social media resources, it is reasonable to conclude that online forums can significantly influence the numbers and nature of concerns reported to both Ford and the agency. In particular, participants in one blog not only advocated contacting either Ford or the agency to gain attention to the matter, but also suggested the type of information that should be included in their contacts. One forum observed by Ford included guidance to make sure to explain how their concern was a “safety issue”.
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I personally am thrilled to see enough Corvette owners finally decided to take the effort to try and get GM to take ownership of this. I had written a thread a while back where I pointed out that since Mary Barra was at the help and was trying to shake out all the skeletons in GMs closet and had issued a historic number of recalls, I felt that NOW was the time to push this issue. I really think if those here who have inside contacts would get involved and help us organize and raise hell about this, now is the best time we will have to get something done.
The 2011 and newer Mustang GT and Boss 302 have the MT82 transmission that was a situation just like what Z06 owners have dealt with in the LS7. Huge number of customers with identical failures/problems and Ford offering nothing but lame excuses. They did a thread JUST like this one and actually got the NHTSA to launch an investigation. However, in MY OPINION, Ford muddied the water enough to get the NHTSA to conclude nothing was wrong and dropped the investigation. They had around 350 complaints.
Now, please read the following. It was released by Ford itself afterward:
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/1...-transmission/
Influence of Online Forums:
Base on the review of comments in social media resources, it is reasonable to conclude that online forums can significantly influence the numbers and nature of concerns reported to both Ford and the agency. In particular, participants in one blog not only advocated contacting either Ford or the agency to gain attention to the matter, but also suggested the type of information that should be included in their contacts. One forum observed by Ford included guidance to make sure to explain how their concern was a “safety issue”.
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I personally am thrilled to see enough Corvette owners finally decided to take the effort to try and get GM to take ownership of this. I had written a thread a while back where I pointed out that since Mary Barra was at the help and was trying to shake out all the skeletons in GMs closet and had issued a historic number of recalls, I felt that NOW was the time to push this issue. I really think if those here who have inside contacts would get involved and help us organize and raise hell about this, now is the best time we will have to get something done.
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01-08-2015, 08:45 AM
#54
Drifting
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01-08-2015, 08:56 AM
#55
Drifting
Thread Starter
Just sharing some info....
The 2011 and newer Mustang GT and Boss 302 have the MT82 transmission that was a situation just like what Z06 owners have dealt with in the LS7. Huge number of customers with identical failures/problems and Ford offering nothing but lame excuses. They did a thread JUST like this one and actually got the NHTSA to launch an investigation. However, in MY OPINION, Ford muddied the water enough to get the NHTSA to conclude nothing was wrong and dropped the investigation. They had around 350 complaints.
Now, please read the following. It was released by Ford itself afterward:
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/1...-transmission/
Influence of Online Forums:
Base on the review of comments in social media resources, it is reasonable to conclude that online forums can significantly influence the numbers and nature of concerns reported to both Ford and the agency. In particular, participants in one blog not only advocated contacting either Ford or the agency to gain attention to the matter, but also suggested the type of information that should be included in their contacts. One forum observed by Ford included guidance to make sure to explain how their concern was a “safety issue”.
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I personally am thrilled to see enough Corvette owners finally decided to take the effort to try and get GM to take ownership of this. I had written a thread a while back where I pointed out that since Mary Barra was at the help and was trying to shake out all the skeletons in GMs closet and had issued a historic number of recalls, I felt that NOW was the time to push this issue. I really think if those here who have inside contacts would get involved and help us organize and raise hell about this, now is the best time we will have to get something done.
The 2011 and newer Mustang GT and Boss 302 have the MT82 transmission that was a situation just like what Z06 owners have dealt with in the LS7. Huge number of customers with identical failures/problems and Ford offering nothing but lame excuses. They did a thread JUST like this one and actually got the NHTSA to launch an investigation. However, in MY OPINION, Ford muddied the water enough to get the NHTSA to conclude nothing was wrong and dropped the investigation. They had around 350 complaints.
Now, please read the following. It was released by Ford itself afterward:
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/1...-transmission/
Influence of Online Forums:
Base on the review of comments in social media resources, it is reasonable to conclude that online forums can significantly influence the numbers and nature of concerns reported to both Ford and the agency. In particular, participants in one blog not only advocated contacting either Ford or the agency to gain attention to the matter, but also suggested the type of information that should be included in their contacts. One forum observed by Ford included guidance to make sure to explain how their concern was a “safety issue”.
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I personally am thrilled to see enough Corvette owners finally decided to take the effort to try and get GM to take ownership of this. I had written a thread a while back where I pointed out that since Mary Barra was at the help and was trying to shake out all the skeletons in GMs closet and had issued a historic number of recalls, I felt that NOW was the time to push this issue. I really think if those here who have inside contacts would get involved and help us organize and raise hell about this, now is the best time we will have to get something done.
01-08-2015, 01:38 PM
#57
Drifting
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01-08-2015, 04:59 PM
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