C5 most annoying feature
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Originally Posted by blackwithyellowta
I hate the 1 to 4 shift. I couldnt tell you how many times when I first got the car it would do it. Happened to me today and I thought I stalled it.
This has my vote.
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From: Houston,Texas USA
I can't figure out why cars need cup holders. My car is not a mobile bar. The most annoying features of the C5, are the things GM didn't bother fixing right. The leaking axle seals, the power window motors that don't last, the rocking seats, and the steering column lock. All the problems that were with the 1997's, lasted thru the last of the C5's. All GM did was put a band aid on the problems.
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From: Chesterfield MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14
Originally Posted by Ginzo
Not being able to toogle forward and back with the DIC, instead you have to cycle all the way through all the read outs in a category.
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From: Chesterfield MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14
Originally Posted by Dark-Knight
I hate the way the center console opens.
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Originally Posted by Dark-Knight
I hate the way the center console opens.
My vote still goes to the C5's 'rocking' seats which move slightly forward when slowing down and/or coming to a stop...GM should've had a permanent 'fix' to this annoying problem.
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Originally Posted by Mr.DJ
My vote still goes to the C5's 'rocking' seats which move slightly forward when slowing down and/or coming to a stop...GM should've had a permanent 'fix' to this annoying problem.
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From: Tucker GA
Originally Posted by Tom/99
I can't figure out why cars need cup holders. My car is not a mobile bar. The most annoying features of the C5, are the things GM didn't bother fixing right. The leaking axle seals, the power window motors that don't last, the rocking seats, and the steering column lock. All the problems that were with the 1997's, lasted thru the last of the C5's. All GM did was put a band aid on the problems.
These are the real problems. I also hit the WW stalk occassionally but that is minor compared to getting stuck with the column lock, and the myraid of electroical problems that, in my mind, are all 100% PREVENTABLE. MTCW Bob
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Originally Posted by JMc
Sure, but it looks like a PIA to install. Did you look at the instructions? For as often as I refuel (once every week or 10 days), I'd rather just flip open the console and push the button!
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From: Los Angeles California
St. Jude Donor '06-'08
Aside from the contrary front air foil scraping -- the worst thing about my Corvette is the driver.
I can't seem to quit driving it and the permagrin lasts most of the work day too.
I can't seem to quit driving it and the permagrin lasts most of the work day too.