Engine problem
Burning Brakes
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
That's ridiculous... GM isn't going to replace every car that has a problem. That's what warranties are for. Buy back policies are in place should the problem meet the criteria of days out of service or the problem can't be resolved in x amount of attempts.
Maybe you want your next car to cost 5 times the price because someone had a problem with their floor mats and demanded a new car.
It sounds like the valve adjustment was too tight and caused too much stress on the pushrod and spring. These engines are very tough and the fix is easy and simple to resolve.
Maybe you want your next car to cost 5 times the price because someone had a problem with their floor mats and demanded a new car.
It sounds like the valve adjustment was too tight and caused too much stress on the pushrod and spring. These engines are very tough and the fix is easy and simple to resolve.
Last edited by Jet Stream; Oct 25, 2007 at 08:35 PM.
Racer
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From: Grapevine Texas
Ohhh goody
Here we go AGAIN! I am so excited 
. Would anybody like me to tell you how this thread ends? 
ON TOPIC:
As others have already said, let it take it's course. You should be just fine IF the dealer is a good one!
. Would anybody like me to tell you how this thread ends? ON TOPIC:
As others have already said, let it take it's course. You should be just fine IF the dealer is a good one!
Racer
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From: Grapevine Texas
Burning Brakes
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No they didn't have the parts. I waited 6 months no parts called the BBB Volla I had $48K in my pocket and let me tell you this I paid no where near that for that Truck. A maker will usually replace a car like this that has almost no mileage on it is brand new with a major problem such as this. don't kid yourself they have hidden policies.
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Racer
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Burning Brakes
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INDEED I paid with My 2005 SSr with 10K miles on it for what you see on the left + $2,900 no taxes nothing and I drove off the lot.
What people don't consider is a $55K Corvette costs GM about $28K in "real" money. So in the long run its a break even situation for GM.
What people don't consider is a $55K Corvette costs GM about $28K in "real" money. So in the long run its a break even situation for GM.
Last edited by Jet Stream; Oct 25, 2007 at 08:54 PM.
Safety Car
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Use this situation as an opportunity to become good friends with service mgr. Surprise him, and take him a couple of small gifts--starbucks gift cards, donuts, etc. He will then remember you when you have some small future problems. Works for me.
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Racer
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op said it was hesitating stuttering and then wouldn't start. Doesn't
sound like a pushrod to me but I am a novice mechanic at best.
Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
They had to do something against the Mopar V10
