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Well, abs is a safety device. Hence filling the complaint with the nhtsa. The thing is, the little bit of time it takes to file the complaint. Why not? If a lot of people with the affected cars files, it will get their attention.
Will they do something? Who knows. They damn sure aren't going to do anything if few or nobody complains.

 

I agree, I just filed my claim. I recommend everybody else does too, it only takes a couple of minutes. They are supposed to get back to me by tomorrow and I will post what they say.
As fevest says, "They damn sure aren't going to do anything if few or nobody complains"
Maybe we should start a fresh thread about filing a complaint with NHTSA?

 

Why do you care if they try?

 

I don't give 2 hoots what they do-people have been MOANING about this for 10 years now-again GM WILL NOT DO ANYTHING unless the government tells them to and that is NOT going to happen.

 

I already posted about filing a complaint with NHTSA. Its earlier in this thread. Yes, it can be done online. I filed on August 31, 2011.

 

Not true. I posted in this thread the procedure to file a complaint with NHTSA on August 31, 2011.

 

While I might agree that filing complaints against Government Motors (aka GM) using the federal government regulatory agency (AKA NHTSA) seems fruitless, I disagree that a Corvette with a failed EBCM is like a regular car without ABS. First of all, regular cars do have ABS. Federal regulations require ABS on all cars since 1999. A car without ABS is not regular in my mind. Further, a lightweight, powerful, rear drive vehicle is probably a more significant hazard than your "regular car" you drive to work. That is why the vehicles were equipped with electronic stability control in the first place. Not having those systems functioning is putting the travelling public at risk.

I have a factory ABS-equipped 1995 V6 (read: underpowered) Camaro that I drive to work a lot. The ABS is failed/disabled and I don't care. That car performs better without the ABS. The Camaro brakes and suspension are highly modified so I feel confident in panic situations. My Corvette, on the other hand, is a different story. I think twice about driving my kids in it since the EBCM failed.

I have no illusions that NHTSA will take any action between now and the time when I shell out $800 for a rebuild, but I like the idea of making it the federal goverment's problem (if only slightly). I felt better after filing my complaint.

Oh, and I bitched out Chevrolet customer service too. They said that they have NO reports of problems with our cars. I invited them to visit Corvette Forum. They called me back and said they researched my complain and found no evidence that it is a problem!!!!

 

 

but we have to try anyway!!! The flippin federal government is supposed to prevent this kinda nonsense from happening. I'm making it Obama's problem.

Otherwise, we should all live in Canada where the government actually tries to look out for you.

 

I have a 2008 Grand Prix without ABS from the factory. AGAIN-you guys waste your time any way you like but without LAWYERS and LAWSUITS and lots of $$$$$ you will NEVER get GM to do squat about this.

 

No ABS/TC on my 05 Dakota and I had an 04 and 07 Grand Prix without....it was an option on the Pontiacs. They are all quite capable of spinning the tires as is my highly modified TR8. But I have done several track days and was sliding a go-cart around at 12yo. So I like to think I can drive OK without a computer helping me.

Just for the sake of discussion, lets say all the complaining works. So GM tools up and makes some new ebcm units. Price is $2500.00. How many here are going to buy them? Not me that's for sure. Even if the Gov were to force them to supply repair parts (unlikely) they sure can't force them to fix an 11yo car for free.

 

I have a 2001 Ford Supercrew pickup and just got a recall to change the gas tank straps because the possibility of weakening from salt. The truck is also 11 years old and they are fixing it for free. I also have a 2004 Lexus RX330 that they just recalled for faulty seals in master cylinder allowing it to very slowly loose fluid. Also fixed for free ,so why would a 11 year Corvette be any different? Ever hear the squeaky gear gets the oil?

 

If nhtsa makes them make more. They won't be selling them. It will be a recall for ones that have failed.
Oh, they forced mitsubishi to fix transfer cases on vr4 3000gt's that were just as old. You got one free one if yours crapped out.

 

Gas tank falling out on the road is a LOT different than ABS not working. Brakes completely FAILING because the master is leaking is also a different animal.

Find some people that have been killed by the EBCM dying and you MIGHT get the feds to listen. The GM backruptcy sheilds them from most of these defect claims to even if you could prove it was a "SAFETY" issue-doubt you would get anything no matter.

 

Pulled the screws out and had a closer look - the board is sealed into the case along with all the underlying electronics. So, other than trying to pry the semi-sealed lids of the relays and cleaning up the contacts, I'm left with fairly limited options.

From what I've read on these posts, I don't have many choices. I've talked to Gene at GMPartshouse and he can't get these anymore, the 'Speedometer Repair Guy' doesn't do them, and most of the others had a bunch of horror-stories to go with them.

I did find that the guy at autoecu.com said that they can rebuild the "V" type '99 controllers, but that not all controllers can be rebuilt. They test them beforehand to determine rebuilding viability. Around $500 + shipping. Has anyone used these guys?

 

Also, since this is really a piggy back system to your brakes,it isnt really a safety concern.

 

Not mine, but saw this on e-Bay. Supposedly it's a V code, but the sticker is off of it. It is going for about what I paid for my spare one I bought a month ago shipped. Thought I would put it out there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

 

YES-someone else gets this FACT too. GM has no reason to fool with this anymore unless forced to.