Yet another paint flaw. Paint peeling / flaking / bubbling
11-10-2013, 03:47 PM
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Maybe 2015 or 16 for me. To the OP, that just sucks. I went through the same thing with my 2005, only I didn't see the paint flaws for almost a year. The dealer had no problem making the repairs. Let the dealer take care of the issues. There will probably be more of them. Take it out for a good ride and forget about it for now.Let us know how you make out.
11-10-2013, 04:00 PM
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From what I have been seeing on a lot of the C7's on this forum they are starting to bring back bad memories and looking very familiar to the poor quality control that I had on the new 68 convert I bought in the fall of 67.
Some of the posters that do not think these glaring defects are any big deal must either have very low quality standards or are independently wealthy and think nothing of spending $60to70k for a mediocre quality car.
11-10-2013, 04:14 PM
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Maybe 2015 or 16 for me. To the OP, that just sucks. I went through the same thing with my 2005, only I didn't see the paint flaws for almost a year. The dealer had no problem making the repairs. Let the dealer take care of the issues. There will probably be more of them. Take it out for a good ride and forget about it for now.Let us know how you make out.
I'm just pointing out issues on here so others can see (including GM hopefully) so that they can watch for the issues as well.
It's just a car, blast to drive and is a wonderful sports car. Just sad my 05 didn't have any issues like this.
11-10-2013, 04:22 PM
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Sorry you have to deal with this OP. I hope you can get it corrected.
Bowling Green had better get on top of this stuff asap.
I bought 3 new C6s and not one of them had bad paint or panel fitment issues. This kind of stuff needs fixed at the plant - - and now.
If they don't get a handle on this, just wait until a major magazine gets a car with these issues and blows up the review of the car based on them, for all the world to see. That will be stigma very hard to undo.
Bowling Green had better get on top of this stuff asap.
I bought 3 new C6s and not one of them had bad paint or panel fitment issues. This kind of stuff needs fixed at the plant - - and now.
If they don't get a handle on this, just wait until a major magazine gets a car with these issues and blows up the review of the car based on them, for all the world to see. That will be stigma very hard to undo.
11-10-2013, 05:06 PM
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Sorry you have to deal with this OP. I hope you can get it corrected.
Bowling Green had better get on top of this stuff asap.
I bought 3 new C6s and not one of them had bad paint or panel fitment issues. This kind of stuff needs fixed at the plant - - and now.
If they don't get a handle on this, just wait until a major magazine gets a car with these issues and blows up the review of the car based on them, for all the world to see. That will be stigma very hard to undo.
Bowling Green had better get on top of this stuff asap.
I bought 3 new C6s and not one of them had bad paint or panel fitment issues. This kind of stuff needs fixed at the plant - - and now.
If they don't get a handle on this, just wait until a major magazine gets a car with these issues and blows up the review of the car based on them, for all the world to see. That will be stigma very hard to undo.
11-10-2013, 05:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
This is terrible bro. You've had a number of issues with the car, I'm looking forward to the dealer looking into them all further.
Regarding comments that say "I'm not buying it" or suggesting you likely removed the light and are now saying it's a GM quality issues…I'd ignore those. There are clearly issues with your car that need to be addressed.
I am counting my lucky stars that I have had none of the issues others have had.
Regarding comments that say "I'm not buying it" or suggesting you likely removed the light and are now saying it's a GM quality issues…I'd ignore those. There are clearly issues with your car that need to be addressed.
I am counting my lucky stars that I have had none of the issues others have had.
11-10-2013, 05:12 PM
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These are minor issues that need to be fixed, hopefully before they are set free at the BG stable.
But, I don't see major items, like the Ediff falling apart, or trannys smoking. Holding my breath until the beta testers have put on at least 20k miles which shouldn't be long for some test samples.
But, I don't see major items, like the Ediff falling apart, or trannys smoking. Holding my breath until the beta testers have put on at least 20k miles which shouldn't be long for some test samples.
11-10-2013, 05:12 PM
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Count me among those who find these kinds of flaws to be totally unacceptable. How something like that isn't caught and corrected before leaving the factory is completely beyond my comprehension.
11-10-2013, 05:20 PM
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11-10-2013, 05:25 PM
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It's insulting to customers to send out cars with some of the paint flaws I have seen on this forum. GM wants a new, younger demographic for customers because the average age of Corvette customers are 60. The C7 is their chance to hook a younger customer. These potential younger customers are internet savvy and will come across this forum and these threads when they research the C7. Those younger customers will have better eyes. GM needs to get it together soon if it does not want to scare away potential new customers who have never experienced a Vette before. A friend was going to order a C7 but changed his mind and is now shopping for a competitors product because he was discouraged after hearing about some of the quality issues. I have given GM the benefit of the doubt but am getting a bit more frustrated every time I read about a new quality control incident. GM...get it together before you loose loyal customers too!
I have seen GM Customer Care on this forum. They are stepping up to help new owners resolve issues by responding to complaints. This is a excellent response on their part. I hope these reps also forward comments from potential customers who are concerned about quality control so GM can resolve these issues before they scare away new customers.
I have seen GM Customer Care on this forum. They are stepping up to help new owners resolve issues by responding to complaints. This is a excellent response on their part. I hope these reps also forward comments from potential customers who are concerned about quality control so GM can resolve these issues before they scare away new customers.
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11-10-2013, 05:26 PM
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Looks to me like the OP removed the headlight to me just like he did with the tail light. He clearly didn't get it back in place correctly.
Can't believe this is how this came from the factory and he is just now complaining about it. Anyone who would complain and post about a tail light that squeaks only when he pushes on it would have complained about this headlight gap way earlier than this.
Can't believe this is how this came from the factory and he is just now complaining about it. Anyone who would complain and post about a tail light that squeaks only when he pushes on it would have complained about this headlight gap way earlier than this.
ABSOLUTELY! You suppose he's taken the tires off the rims yet to complain about the finish on the inside of the wheel?
11-10-2013, 05:28 PM
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If there is flaws outside of generally accepted industry tolerances, they'll fix it. I don't have any on mine, but I've only driven mine... Haven't done any heavy petting.
11-10-2013, 05:30 PM
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I have seen GM Customer Care on this forum. They are stepping up to help new owners resolve issues by responding to complaints. This is a excellent response on their part. I hope these reps forward forum member concerns about quality control so GM can resolve these issues before they scare away new customers.