Any problems with your 2004s?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 494
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From: Dubai Mirdiff
only problem I've ever had with my 04 is the air-box keeps unclipping
As for breaking down, my 2004 has been in the garage more than out and I am worried as it is service time again
They just seem to keep it in
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,475
Likes: 10
From: Wake Forest NC
oh, four problems
I just got my '04 this month, and it looks like I'll need to keep my eyes on at least four problem areas based on trends in this thread:
Thanks for the tips!
s'noJob
- Rear seal leaks
- Column locks
- Battery
- Hood liner
Thanks for the tips!
s'noJob
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,475
Likes: 10
From: Wake Forest NC
ooops
ooops! I just did a little research and found out I should not have the column lock worry because my '04 is an automatic transmission. If correct, wheeew! One less problem .....
s'noJob
s'noJob
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Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 30,770
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From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
13K on mine and had the rear seal replaced by dealer under warranty,had the dealer do whatever it is they do for the column lock recall,also had the revised "H" pipe and gas filler neck replaced. Now no more shutting off gas pumps and no jingle sound from orig "H" pipe. Also the vette tech at the dealer said my Magnetic suspension shocks were leaking and replaced them all...under warranty.(thank god)
Other then that great car and wish I used it more but I do not want to drive it into NYC and hand it over to the parking garage ahhh people 
!
Other then that great car and wish I used it more but I do not want to drive it into NYC and hand it over to the parking garage ahhh people !
Last edited by 04 commemorative; Nov 26, 2007 at 10:19 AM.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 737
Likes: 4
From: Decatur Alabama
2004 C5 problems
previous owner had the column lock problem and a control module malfunction.....since i've had it, the passenger window got stuck in the up position but a hammer and screwdriver took care of that......great car!!!!!!!! best vehicle i've ever owned!!!!!!!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 45
From: Castleton VA
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Other than that, I have a small drip where the clear top meets the windshield (of course, directly over the driver's left thigh!). It must be seal issue on the clear top, as there's no leak when the solid top is installed, and it doesn't leak unless the door is opened at some point after it's been raining for a while. I really need to figure out how to fix that one of these days ...
I don't count the typical squeaks and rattles of a four year old car as "defects," so the one drip is my only issue in about 18K miles of daily driving.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: KY
04 comm. here.
1.) window regulator on passenger side croaked(warranty fix)
2.) leaky rear end(no warranty at time of leak, made a good excuse to install 4.10s
)
3.) ocasionally, once every 2-3 months, get a service stability control message in Dic(probably a ground issue), goes away on it's own
Doesn't sound too bad until you factor in that the car only has 7000 miles, but at least I got the 4.10s right.
1.) window regulator on passenger side croaked(warranty fix)
2.) leaky rear end(no warranty at time of leak, made a good excuse to install 4.10s
)3.) ocasionally, once every 2-3 months, get a service stability control message in Dic(probably a ground issue), goes away on it's own
Doesn't sound too bad until you factor in that the car only has 7000 miles, but at least I got the 4.10s right.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,758
Likes: 4
From: Wesley Chapel FL
04 CE here, no major issues. Had two speakers replaced under warranty from when I got the car from first owner (currently have 12K miles). Rear hatch has some minor imperfections in the paint around the flag. Not very noticeable, run a search on 99-04's.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,773
Likes: 2
From: San Diego CA
24,000 miles on mine and two problems...
!) The prior owner had to have the rear window replaced under warranty due to defroster problem.
2) The pass window just stopped working, will be going to the dealer for extended warranty repair next week
All else is good to go...
!) The prior owner had to have the rear window replaced under warranty due to defroster problem.
2) The pass window just stopped working, will be going to the dealer for extended warranty repair next week
All else is good to go...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 880
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From: Detroit Area Michigan
Let's see, (my '04): driver's seatbelt broke, targa seal replaced, turn signal lenses replaced (filled with water), battery replaced, door panels replaced, (vinyl delaminated) column lock, wind noise, drivers window, worked on 3 times, now the latest, my console finish is wearing off!. My car has an annoying rattle in the dash in cold weather, and that window still makes noise (I'm going to take the door apart myself this winter). I've owned the car just about one year, and I've got 42,000 miles on it.
Definitely the most warranty returned vehicle I've ever owned, the only other vehicle I had that came close was a '92 Pontiac, in my experience GM still doesn't know what Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y means.
But, it's a unique, and fun car to drive and I enjoy it. I'm just disappointed in the quality, it really shows up if you use the car on a regular basis.
John
Definitely the most warranty returned vehicle I've ever owned, the only other vehicle I had that came close was a '92 Pontiac, in my experience GM still doesn't know what Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y means.
But, it's a unique, and fun car to drive and I enjoy it. I'm just disappointed in the quality, it really shows up if you use the car on a regular basis.
John
Instructor
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 134
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From: Irvine CA
20,000 miles and so far.... It's tracked about 11 times.
Glove box sticks sometimes, I have to hold the latch open to close it
Truck unlocks but doesn't actually open on its own
Differential leak
Power steering leak, replaced pump
Bad o2 sensor
Cracked ti exhaust at muffler exit
Occasionally the radio looses it's memory settings
Occasionally I start the car and it stalls immediately, never has a problem on the second shot.
-M
Glove box sticks sometimes, I have to hold the latch open to close it
Truck unlocks but doesn't actually open on its own
Differential leak
Power steering leak, replaced pump
Bad o2 sensor
Cracked ti exhaust at muffler exit
Occasionally the radio looses it's memory settings
Occasionally I start the car and it stalls immediately, never has a problem on the second shot.
-M
