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Two Recalls Officially Issued for 2015 Corvette

Old 10-28-2014, 02:02 PM
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Default Two Recalls Officially Issued for 2015 Corvette



Remember last month when General Motors stopped shipments and deliveries on 2015-model-year Corvettes? In that article, I said, "GM ... has stopped short of issuing an official recall on 2015 [Corvettes], but I wouldn't be surprised if one is in the pipeline now." Well, the pipeline has delivered us not one, but two recalls that cover about 900 cars.

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Old 10-28-2014, 02:36 PM
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So much for "1st model year" issues.

No year, make, model is exempt from problems.
Old 10-28-2014, 02:56 PM
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Glad it's just a few hundred C7's in total. So far my 2014 #01614 is still recall-free (and problem free except for dim dash at dusk software reflash).

Taking it to FL this winter so it will be snow free too.

Great car so far. As was my C6 which I drove for 95,000 miles with just one problem.
Old 10-28-2014, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTG
So much for "1st model year" issues.

No year, make, model is exempt from problems.
All those who said I am going to wait for the second year when all the bugs are worked out..HELLO
Old 10-28-2014, 03:21 PM
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GM is sending out letters to the owners .they also said in (the one ) i read
till the car is repaired do not let pass. ride in front seat ........
Old 10-28-2014, 05:56 PM
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Anyone know what serial numbers are affected?
Old 10-28-2014, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilross3
Anyone know what serial numbers are affected?
Old 10-28-2014, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tail_lights

Info here:

https://recalls.gm.com/#/
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I just entered my VIN # for 2015 and it came up that the parking brake cable recall has not been completed.

I have an 8 sp auto so I'm not in a rush to get the thing repaired.
Old 10-28-2014, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
All those who said I am going to wait for the second year when all the bugs are worked out..HELLO
Seeing are least some logic in the first year argument I decided to let Bowling Green practice and get up to speed on a few thousand cars before ordering. VIN 16xxx perfect so far.
Old 10-28-2014, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jweiss12
I just entered my VIN # for 2015 and it came up that the parking brake cable recall has not been completed.

I have an 8 sp auto so I'm not in a rush to get the thing repaired.
I bought my 2015 from dealer stock. The dealer was able to complete the parking brake recall it in less than an hour. I don't think any parts are required. Just re-attach it if not properly connected.
Old 10-28-2014, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTG
So much for "1st model year" issues.

No year, make, model is exempt from problems.
I believe the air bag recall is the same one that affects millions of cars including Hondas, Toyotas, Chryslers, Mazda and one or two others. A Japanese company produces the defective air bags.
Old 10-28-2014, 09:17 PM
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Aren't these the same two issues that had cars held in QC at the beginning of the '15 production cycle? Is this anything new?
Old 10-28-2014, 09:27 PM
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it seems like GM is very responsive. they must be monitoring the field data as well as their ongoing QC tests.

the GM of the past would wait and resist spending money on recalls unless there was a big stink.
Old 10-28-2014, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jweiss12
I just entered my VIN # for 2015 and it came up that the parking brake cable recall has not been completed.

I have an 8 sp auto so I'm not in a rush to get the thing repaired.
I assume you're VIN is around the 2000 or below?

Mine is VIN 28xx and it was part of the hold and everything was completed when I picked the car up.


Originally Posted by Bucknut2006
Aren't these the same two issues that had cars held in QC at the beginning of the '15 production cycle? Is this anything new?
Yes but now it's "Official" back a month ago it was just a order to stop selling them. Now it's a recall.
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Originally Posted by TLC5 In CT.
I believe the air bag recall is the same one that affects millions of cars including Hondas, Toyotas, Chryslers, Mazda and one or two others. A Japanese company produces the defective air bags.
No. This is a completely different issue.
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This is not an Accord, it's not a Camry, it's not a C6, this is a C7, I don't care what anyone says, it will take more than 2 model years to work out all the bugs, I guarantee you that.

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Old 10-28-2014, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by themonk
This is not an Accord, it's not a Camry, it's not a C6, this is a C7, I don't care what anyone says, it will take more than 2 model years to work out all the bugs, I guarantee you that.
What bugs? My 14' has been problem free and perfect!
Old 10-28-2014, 09:58 PM
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My 2015 was just built yesterday so I am in the clear!
Old 10-28-2014, 11:54 PM
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Ordered my '15 yesterday - 1st Corvette. I'm optimistic!

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