View Poll Results: C5 Reliability Issues....
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C5 Reliability Poll....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 297
Likes: 26
From: San Jose California
Lots of little problems
I've had a lot of little problems, but nothing that left me stranded. My drivers side door lock is intermittent, my seats rock, interior parts fell off, just enough to question the quality of the car. Would I buy another GM car...probably not.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Chandler AZ
Speaking of reliability issues, help!
[QUOTE=BlackRocket;1564339435]Since the C5 has been around a while I thought it would be good to do a poll on any reliability / maintenance issues that have occurred.
First, I am a woman (so don't hold against me), but I need some manly advice from your forum. I have an 02, and the oil pressure sending unit keeps failing. I have already had it replaced twice, 11/11, 12/11 and it just failed again. I know this because the oil pressure guage in the vette goes all the way to maximum. ANY IDEA WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR??? I paid for the first one to be replaced and it wasn't cheap (is anything on a vette???) and they replaced the last one and this one, under warranty for parts and labor. Help!!!!! Thanks. Sherry
First, I am a woman (so don't hold against me), but I need some manly advice from your forum. I have an 02, and the oil pressure sending unit keeps failing. I have already had it replaced twice, 11/11, 12/11 and it just failed again. I know this because the oil pressure guage in the vette goes all the way to maximum. ANY IDEA WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THIS TO OCCUR??? I paid for the first one to be replaced and it wasn't cheap (is anything on a vette???) and they replaced the last one and this one, under warranty for parts and labor. Help!!!!! Thanks. Sherry
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,439
Likes: 6
From: Newark, DE
St. Jude Donor '06
I don't know why it would keep failing repeatedly, and so soon, but you could have it relocated to the front of the manifold the next time it fails... then it becomes a 5 minute job to replace.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...04-c5-z06.aspx
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...04-c5-z06.aspx
PHILLY JOE
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,683
Likes: 59
From: NAVARRE FLORIDA
no problems 2002 low milage 5k but has a a@a supercharger. 575 rhp 475 torque otherwise all stock. it dynoed at 6700 rpm/ they said with headers could of done 630 /also have a 2003 anniv. conv,t auto 12 k never a problem. just the original battery both cars.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,922
Likes: 219
From: West Branch, MI
98 Coupe with no mechanical issues or codes at all. Am 3rd owner and car now has 117K on it. Have had to fix some of the comfort/appearance items (dim climate control display, oil sending unit, floppy driver side mirror) and the driver side visor needs to have its "floppiness" repaired. Replaced worn out seat covers with new. Just got back from 2400 mile trip in the car, no issues at all.
Last edited by CactusCat; Jul 29, 2012 at 03:09 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
From: Salisbury Maryland
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only issue with my 98 is if i leave the key in the ignition and let the car sit in the garage a few days the battery will go dead. If i pull the key out , it can sit for a month and not go dead. Thats it
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,123
Likes: 116
From: North Dallas Forty Orange County, Ca.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13, '15,'21
2002 ZO6, crank sensor failed after a year long intermittent trial of trying to determine what was causing occasional engine shut-down. Of course it failed again 1 month later...
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: Morrisville NC
2003 M6 bought 6 months ago with 36k. Up to 42k now, had one siezed caliper slide at purchase resulting in new DBA rotors and akebono pads. Super reliable car, daily driver rain or shine. 
I occasionally get the "pull key and wait 10 sec." which I suspect is a really plugged up fuel filter that I'll be changing before I tune. Running V12 tires at 30.5 psi nitrogen getting great 33.5mpg highway and 20-26 city.
I occasionally get the "pull key and wait 10 sec." which I suspect is a really plugged up fuel filter that I'll be changing before I tune. Running V12 tires at 30.5 psi nitrogen getting great 33.5mpg highway and 20-26 city.
Last edited by justdrive; Jul 30, 2012 at 08:48 AM.
