C5 repairs after 50K miles
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C5 repairs after 50K miles
My 2002 C5 just past 50K miles. So far, the battery is the only thing I've had to replace other than tires.
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin'
or 
on the average?
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin'
or on the average?
Racer
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From: Schertz TX
Originally Posted by Jim McK
My 2002 C5 just past 50K miles. So far, the battery is the only thing I've had to replace other than tires.
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin' or on the average?
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin'
or on the average?67K and had to replace the Battery 2 times, Just replaced the DS rear axle seal and the A/C idler roller. Now the PSD contol module for the door locks. Not bad since I use it as my daily vehicle. Did all the work myself. I find it really easy to work on my Vette
Instructor
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'99 FRC 70k
My '99 FRC w/ 70k miles has needed the following repairs in the past year:
Harmonic balancer (initially we thought it was the idler pulley or belts)
Passenger side window motor
Blower motor
Column lock bypass (of course)
Sway bar bushings with end links
Oil pressure sending unit
Seafoam flush
That's about it. I love my car.
Harmonic balancer (initially we thought it was the idler pulley or belts)
Passenger side window motor
Blower motor
Column lock bypass (of course)
Sway bar bushings with end links
Oil pressure sending unit
Seafoam flush
That's about it. I love my car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: TROY MI
Originally Posted by Jim McK
My 2002 C5 just past 50K miles. So far, the battery is the only thing I've had to replace other than tires.
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin' or on the average?
For those of you over 50K, what kinds of things have you had to repair/replace? We talkin'
or on the average?
Intermediate
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'98 C5 72K miles. One rear wheel bearing, one CV joint boot, battery, tires, front brakes and rotors. I've owned 17 different cars in my life and this one is definitely the best all around performer maintenance wise and pretty much everywhere else. Did all the work myself.
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Racer
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'99 6 Speed, 76k
0. Bilstein shocks @ 25K..just because originals were fine
.5 Spark plug wires 30K
1. oil pressure sending unit at 60k
2. Three steering column locked repairs, two under warranty, 3 flatbed tows 23k, 48k, 65k... did not do the latest yet.
3. front disc and pads 72k
4. CLutch assembly (flywheel, pressure plate, disk, slave cylinder, throw out bearing at 76k
5. Trans and differential fluid replaced 76k
6. New catbacks and x-pipe...just to change sound at 74k
My car has been pretty sound...knock wood...
.5 Spark plug wires 30K
1. oil pressure sending unit at 60k
2. Three steering column locked repairs, two under warranty, 3 flatbed tows 23k, 48k, 65k... did not do the latest yet.
3. front disc and pads 72k
4. CLutch assembly (flywheel, pressure plate, disk, slave cylinder, throw out bearing at 76k
5. Trans and differential fluid replaced 76k
6. New catbacks and x-pipe...just to change sound at 74k
My car has been pretty sound...knock wood...
Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
Originally Posted by schpenxel
180K and I've only replaced the clutch, slave cylinder and battery basically...and tires of course 
Now THAT is a testimonialGlad to see you got a GOOD ONE! Hope I am as lucky!
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coming up on 70K....
battery
brake pads
changed fluids
had a muffler flange come loose....then cut the damn things off anyway 3 mos later
basically whole new drive train...first under warranty front part then starter took out flywheel so I got a new clutch assy last year....
rear end case cracked so I have a new Z06 rear
bad alternator early on.....
other than that on my 3rd set of tires and love my Vette
see sig for all the real necessary stuff
battery
brake pads
changed fluids
had a muffler flange come loose....then cut the damn things off anyway 3 mos later
basically whole new drive train...first under warranty front part then starter took out flywheel so I got a new clutch assy last year....
rear end case cracked so I have a new Z06 rear
bad alternator early on.....
other than that on my 3rd set of tires and love my Vette
see sig for all the real necessary stuff
Team Owner
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From: This vette goes to 11 Milford MA
St. Jude Donor '03-'05
156,000 but the way I drive, they are like dog years.
On its second battery, 4th set of brakes, maybe 6th set of tires, one AC recharge and second clutch.
Parts needing repair as of right now- Climate control display.
On its second battery, 4th set of brakes, maybe 6th set of tires, one AC recharge and second clutch.
Parts needing repair as of right now- Climate control display.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Coconut Creek FL
I've got 49k miles on my '99 FRC. Here's the list:
Battery
Tires
Adjusted Parking Brake
Fluids & Filters
Plugs & Wires
Reverse Light Switch
With the exception of the reverse light switch (which cost ~$20 and took 10 minutes to install), the rest is pretty much normal maintenance. This car has been very reliable!
Battery
Tires
Adjusted Parking Brake
Fluids & Filters
Plugs & Wires
Reverse Light Switch
With the exception of the reverse light switch (which cost ~$20 and took 10 minutes to install), the rest is pretty much normal maintenance. This car has been very reliable!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: IL
I know you asked for the over 50,000 miles, but I couldn't resist posting a reply about the VERY COMMON left rear axel seal leak. My 2000 coupe with 35,000 miles on it is in the shop right now to get this fixed. Other than that, It is on it's second battery and second set of tires, and I've done routine fluid changes (oil every 3000. trans, radiator, and rearend at 30,000). I drive it year round, so it sees all kinds of weather conditions. Enjoy your vette.