[Z06] 2001 z06 Problems?
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From: stop the fun suckers
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From: Latrobe PA
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Pro
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From: Santa Ynez Ca.
25k on my '01Z no problems except the gas gauge issue early on. Started using Chevron gas on a regular basis and gauge issue disappeared. Also use Stabil during winter storage and that may have contributed to the gauge getting fixed, just don't know but it has worked fine for 8 years now. No other issues besides the column lock which was fixed under warranty.
Racer
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33K here and only had bothersome clicking from rear axel.Took spindle out and cleaned,flushed out rusty crap,lubed well with motorcyle chain lube and no clicking anymore.I take care of this beauty and she takes care of me.I don't know why there is lots of negative stuff written about 01's. I've been very content with mine.Any car,even new ones can just happen to be a lemon.
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From: Machineguns, because I don’t compromise
67k miles on mine.
Torque tube bushing (front) failed
Headlight gears
one front spindle replaced (the speed sensor was bad)
ebcm
^those things can happen (and do) to any C5.
She's now retired from daily driver duty and is being turned into a show car... fully polished engine with more horsepower.
Torque tube bushing (front) failed
Headlight gears
one front spindle replaced (the speed sensor was bad)
ebcm
^those things can happen (and do) to any C5.
She's now retired from daily driver duty and is being turned into a show car... fully polished engine with more horsepower.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Providence Forge Virginia
38k and turn signal bulb, tie rod end, the famous fuel guage issue [ treat with Techtron additive ] and one serpentine belt last week. Original tires went 7 years and 32k miles ! Just finished changing all the fluids.
I find that deeply disturbing for some reason I don't fully understand.
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: P-town Baby! Virginia
I have an '01 and it's been great. Most just have common problems to all C5's. Mainly though....some were "oil burners"....but many were "re-rung" under warranty. Just research whatever vette you are buying. Overall a great vette and excellent value for the $$$
3,200 original miles-runs and looks brand new--also runs 12.50s all day long
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Dallas TX
The 01s have no special problems of their own... however they will eventually probably suffer from the ABS errors that all C5s do. Easily fixed at www.absfixer.com.
Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
Common problems?
Well common to all C5 is the column lock issue, drives side rear axle seal are the only issues I have had on my 2001 Z. This link might help if you're wondering about the worst case scenariohttp://www.eugeneleafty.com/Corvette.asp#Oil woes