More than anything I guess I am wondering if I am just jinxed. About 10 months ago I bought my ’06 VY coup and I loved it for about the first 30 days. Then the problems started. Typical stuff I have read on the forum except it all seemed to happening at once (air bag light, diff problems). Anyway after I realized that my baby was in the dealership more than my driveway with less than 3000 miles on it so I decided I must have got a lemon and decided to get rid of it. I picked the car from the service department and went right up front and traded it on a ’07 VR coupe with two tone interior. I love this color combo even more. I don’t need to tell you what kind of bath I took on this deal and it just goes to show you how much I love these cars!! But loosing thousands wasn't half as bad as what happened next. The ’07 has just rolled over 4000 miles and it’s been at the dealership 5 times already!!!. Driver seat track was replaced it was clunking when I got on and off the throttle. A rear stabilizer link broke; this one even surprised the service advisor. The radio has been replaced twice. The first time it just quit working. I live in Vegas and it gets hot. I came out from my office one day at the touch screen was dead. They replaced it and the one they put in the CD wouldn’t eject. Of course they didn’t test for that so I didn’t find out until I got home. About a week later on another very hot day I start the car and the clutch pedal will not depress. After letting the engine idle for about 3 minutes and lightly pushing on the pedal it finally started to work. The dealership changed the clutch fluid but says they can’t really find anything wrong. On hot days the clutch is still very stiff until I drive it for a while. And finally now I have this very annoying clunking sound come from the rear of the vehicle, more when I first get going and when I go over bumps. Its not the rear end clutches as the dealership expects it is (I haven’t taken it back in yet). It sounds like a rear sway bar or something clunking around inside the gas tank. It really sounds like the back half of the car is about to fall off. I love my C6 and I am GM guy but I am getting very frustrated. Has anyone had any of these issues, especially the noise from the rear? I would like to guide the dealer a bit more as I am also getting very frustrated that they keep my car for 3 or 4 days every time. They have offered me a free rental but somehow driving a Equinox when I’m paying for a Vette is only making it worse. Any advice or a shoulder to cry on would be appreciated.

thanks

 

Oh man bud, I feel for you. Nothing worse than having something you love become riddled with problems.

Check the sway bar in the back. I think I remember people on here saying that they are sometimes loose.

Good luck with everything and hope it works out.

 

I'm at a lost of words buddy. I hope your Vette problems comes to a head so you can start enjoying what we all love.

 

Thats what i thought as well but you would think that having just replaced the stabilizer link they would have seen something in the sway bar. on my way to the dealer again now. thanks

 

It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong just rotten luck I guess. I feel for you. You have the play the cards you're dealt but I'd document everything and research the lemon law carefully.

It's no consolation but your experience is the exception rather than the rule. I hope things start going better for you and you get a reliable C6 back from the dealership. Good luck!

 

LEMON LAW ! And have them give you and 08

 

that sucks! I would def. check lemon law.

 

It seems like the heat is causing all the problems. I would move to Alaska.

 

You traded an 06 for a 07. What could not be fixed on your 06?

 

after seeing your car with the entire interior out kinda freaks you out. I was planning on keeping this car for a while and didnt want to deal with the potential issues from that. probably stupid cause i took a bath but I love my Victory Red with red and black interior even more plus the 100k powertrain warranty is a bonus!

 

I will lend you my Yugo if you promise not to abuse it. I am very proud of it, etc. Promise me you will not race it.

Sorry for you headaches. You need to be talking regularly with that service mgr and general sales mgr. Polite and professional. Don't threaten legal at this time. Someone here with similar experience as you needs to give you some advice.

 

Might not hurt to get them to verify the rear axle nuts are torqued to the recommended 118 ft. lbs.

 

wanna magick spell top stop all this negative stuff?

 

Maybe you should find a dealer outside of Vegas, then what happens in Vegas stays in vegas.

Seriously I felt the same way the first year I owned my car. Things seem to be better now. Hang in there don't give up the ship.

 

I cannot believe after everything you've gone through to date -- with both cars -- up to & including taking a BATH on the '06 you're so calm, composed and seemingly reasonable.
Obviously you're a better -- or minimally infinitely more patient -- man than I.

Not sure in your case a reasonable tack will work with GM/Chevrolet & the dealer you're using given what you've claimed.
Sounds to me you've been boned, repeatedly, and what's it got ya?

Might be time to take off the gloves, my friend.
By that I mean keep meticulous records with which you intend building a case against Chevrolet that'll result with either:
1) A complete refund.
-or-
2) A new C6.

Sorry, but it's time to get POed.
Corvetters pay damned good money for what's supposed to be an above average automobile; and, IMO you've been gipped twice, & gipped but-good.

Good luck, I sincerely hope you find some satisfaction outa all this baloney.
As a rule the C6 really is a hellova good car and a lot of fun to own and drive for most people.

 

i am slowly realizing the territory we are in with vettes exposes us to lots of problems, but your situation is definitely extreme-sorry bro-just know the people at gm i believe for the most part are good people

 

I feel for you, all those problems really sucks. I so far haven't had any problems. God luck and keep us posted as to how they take care of you.

 

Here's some Vegas lemon law info. Usually you have to take a vehicle in 3 or 4 times for the same problem without it being fixed for it to qualify.


Nevada Lemon Law
Nevada's "Lemon Law" Protects Buyers
Who Purchase Defective Motor Vehicles.

Definition Of Buyer
Nevada Revised Statutes 597.600 to 597.680, inclusive, (the "Lemon Law") provides recourse to a buyer of a new motor vehicle, except a motor home or off-road vehicle, which does not conform to all of the manufacturer's applicable express warranties. "Buyers" include persons who purchase, or contract to purchase, a motor vehicle normally used for personal, family or household purposes, persons to whom the motor vehicle under a manufacturer's express warranty is transferred, and persons entitled by the terms of the warranty to enforce its provisions.

Recourse
If a buyer reports the nonconformity in writing to the manufacturer before the expiration of the manufacturer's express warranties or no later that one year after the date the motor vehicle is delivered to the original buyer, whichever occurs earlier, the manufacturer, its agent or its authorized dealer is required to make the necessary repairs to conform the vehicle to the express warranties. These repairs must be made even if the express warranty has expired or one year has passed since the original buyer received the vehicle.

Replace or Refund
The manufacturer of the vehicle, its agent or its authorized dealer must replace the motor vehicle or refund the purchase price if the defect is not remedied in four attempts or if the total repair time exceeds 30 days and the defect "substantially impairs the use and value of the motor vehicle to the buyer" and the defect "is not the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations." If the manufacturer elects to replace the motor vehicle, it must be replaced with a comparable motor vehicle of the same model and having the same features as the replaced vehicle. However, if such a vehicle cannot be delivered to the buyer within a reasonable time, then the motor vehicle must be replaced with a comparable motor vehicle substantially similar to the replaced motor vehicle. If the manufacturer accepts the return of the motor vehicle from the buyer, the buyer is entitled to a refund of the full purchase price, including all sales taxes, license fees, registration fees and other similar governmental charges, less a reasonable allowance for the buyer's use of the vehicle. A reasonable allowance for use is the amount of use of the vehicle by the buyer before he reported the nonconformity to the manufacturer and during any subsequent period when the vehicle is not out of service for repairs.

Action
An action brought pursuant to these provisions must be commenced within 18 months after the date of the original delivery of the motor vehicle to the buyer. If, however, the manufacturer has a procedure for settling disputes informally which complies with Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 703, (the "Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act") a buyer must first submit his claim for replacement of the motor vehicle or a refund of the purchase price under that procedure before bringing an action under the Nevada Lemon Law. These provisions also do not limit any other right or remedy which the buyer has by law or by agreement. Any agreement between the manufacturer or its agent or its authorized dealer and the buyer which attempts to waive the buyers' rights under the Lemon Law is prohibited.

 

I lost my vib dampner and pulled the crank out with it, but nothing like your problems..

Other than that and my doors being realigned, a ticking in my motor and a grinding sound when I turn right, the cars been great!

 

Definately DO NOT get PO'd . The dealer did not build the car. But do go to the right people-GM. Call the ridiculous Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-CHEV-USA and tell them what you have been through. They are not empowered to do anything for you, and they may even annoy you, but you need a case or file number, and they are the only ones who can get that for you. Then, if you have a good relationship with your dealer (it sounds like you do), request a face-to-face meeting with the AVM (district service manager). Without the support of the AVM, it is 'almost' impossible to get a car bought back. That is what you need to ask for...a buyback. The BASIC rule of thumb is that the customer pays the difference between sticker prices of the new car and the replacement car. Sometimes a usage charge is assessed based on mileage, but that is negotiable. If you get the same equipment, there should be almost no cost to you. A basic buyback can usually be handled in a couple weeks, compared to a couple months for what everyone like to call a lemon law case. Good luck. Remember that your dealer is on your side. He may look like he is not, but he has the task of keeping you and the factory happy at the same time...which can be a challenge.