2008 Vette dash split open
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Heel & Toe
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From: St. Augustine, FL
2008 Vette dash split open
Got into my Vette today after work (it has been very hot here in FL!) and noticed a split in the dash right dead center of drivers side close to the edge of the oval. Its like the heat caused it to split and due to pressure that it had at this bend a small portion has peeled back. Unable to press it back into place (split is approximately 2 inches long) and was wondering if anyone else has had this happen. Nothing has ever been mounted or sat on the dash but the car is in direct sunlight all day. Is this something the dealer will replace or am I gonna have a battle on my hands over this defect? All replies welcomed! Thanks, Cheryl
Burning Brakes
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From: Long Island NY
Got into my Vette today after work (it has been very hot here in FL!) and noticed a split in the dash right dead center of drivers side close to the edge of the oval. Its like the heat caused it to split and due to pressure that it had at this bend a small portion has peeled back. Unable to press it back into place (split is approximately 2 inches long) and was wondering if anyone else has had this happen. Nothing has ever been mounted or sat on the dash but the car is in direct sunlight all day. Is this something the dealer will replace or am I gonna have a battle on my hands over this defect? All replies welcomed! Thanks, Cheryl
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Ahh the life of a garage queen. We don't have problems like this 
Yes, they will have to fix this under warranty. I would push hard to have the offending piece replaced. If they don't replace the piece with a new one, then make sure that you get it in writing that their "fix" comes with a lifetime warranty.
Yes, they will have to fix this under warranty. I would push hard to have the offending piece replaced. If they don't replace the piece with a new one, then make sure that you get it in writing that their "fix" comes with a lifetime warranty.
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From: Columbia SC
Dude, I hate that happen but, really sitting in direct sun all day? How could you? I won't even take the vette out for drive in direct sun. I always wait till after 06:00 p. - I agree with the others, that sounds like a defect and should be covered.
- I agree with the others, that sounds like a defect and should be covered.
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Melting Slicks
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Should be a warranty item....Hell I have to leave my Z out sometimes and the heat here hasn't messed the dash up....yet....knock on wood
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
Warranty.
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
Le Mans Master
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From: (d/fw) tx
my very non-garage queen '07 daily-driver sits in the sun every work day (without a sun shade) and doesn't have a hint of anything like this. in fact this is the first such thread i can ever remember reading.
Team Owner
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From: Long Island New York
Warranty.
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
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From: Chatsworth California
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Heel & Toe
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From: St. Augustine, FL
Thank you very much for all the replies~will call dealership today and see when I can get the Vette in to them and will keep you posted on the results. Also a sunshade is gonna be used from here on out!
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From: Converse TX
Warranty.
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
All autos manufactured are tested to withstand ambient's way above the normal highs for any given area of the country as well as the lows. You have a claim. Period. No matter whether you didn't use a sun-shield, or didn't park in the shade cause it was sooooo hot......, yaaa daaa yadada......
Get this into the dealer and get a new dash installed while under warranty
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From: Tucson Arizona
Someone said it...always use a windshield sun screen when you park your car in the direct sunlight. Also, I suggest you use 303 Aerospace Protectant which has UV filtering properties. There's no telling what the dealership might say as you haven't demonstrated there was a manufacturer's defect. That said it seems unusual a dashboard would split open on such a new car. Let us know what happens....good luck!