DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Palm Desert CAlif
DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS
I'm not sure you even call the rear end a differential any more but??
Anyway my 03 Vert developed leaks in the rear end. Only 4000 miles!
Only car I have ever owned that developed leaks, let alone when it was almost new. This includes, Mercedes, Mustang and Cad.
Any thoughts from my fellow forum members?
Going to the dealer Monday. So if anybody wants to share their experiences before I go it would be appreciated
Thanks :nopity
Anyway my 03 Vert developed leaks in the rear end. Only 4000 miles!
Only car I have ever owned that developed leaks, let alone when it was almost new. This includes, Mercedes, Mustang and Cad.
Any thoughts from my fellow forum members?
Going to the dealer Monday. So if anybody wants to share their experiences before I go it would be appreciated
Thanks :nopity
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: San Antonio Tx
Re: DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS (carman1)
If it's still under warranty, let them worry about it, otherwise, try tightening the bolts surrounding the seal. Noticed a leak in mine during the last oil change at the dealer and the mechanic tightened all the bolts and it seems to have cured the problem.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Livermore CA
Re: DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS (sasunlover)
Had the leak, got it fixed under extended warranty. They forgot to add the limited slip additive! Several others have had this problem as well. I suggest that you double check the paperwork, and ensure that it was added and listed on the bill. Do not let them try and tell you it is not required, with the GM fluid, it is mandatory. :smash:
"AlohaC5" Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Madison, AL
Re: DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS (carman1)
I have the same leak problem (albeit very slow leak...) on my 2004 and will have it fixed under warranty. GM should have corrected this common problem over the 7 years the C5 was produced! :mad
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS (AlohaC5)
GM should have corrected this common problem over the 7 years the C5 was produced!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Grants Pass OR
Re: DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS (carman1)
Dealer fixed mine...finally and so far so good. With the new GM bulletin came the correct parts for the fix!
I am VERY pleased with the folks at Quality Chevrolet, Escondido, CA.
Dan
I am VERY pleased with the folks at Quality Chevrolet, Escondido, CA.
Dan
