Alignment Issue
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Racer
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From: Hertford NC
Alignment Issue
I need a front end alignment on my 2011 convertable. Went to my local Chevy dealer and he told me he could not mount the alignment sensors on my wheels. My car has the optional five spoke RQ1 wheels.
Tried two large tire dealers and was told the same. Tried another Chevy dealer and a Cadillac dealer and they could not do the alignment.
How can I get the front end aligned?
Tried two large tire dealers and was told the same. Tried another Chevy dealer and a Cadillac dealer and they could not do the alignment.
How can I get the front end aligned?
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Racer
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From: Hertford NC
The car has 12,000 miles. The left front tire is wearing out and the right tire looks new. Dealer says it is an alignment issue. Can't find anyone who can do an aligment with the RQ1 wheels. The rubber bead protector on the Goodyears is up against the rim of the wheel preventing mounting of the alignment sensors.
Le Mans Master
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Is this warranty issues, I am not exactly sure but I think so? Can't believe GM sold you wheels that could not be aligned. They had to have been aligned when it came from the shop. Any other GM close to you that you could take the car to?
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Racer
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From: Hertford NC
My dealer has a two year old, state of the art, alignment machine but it will not handle my car with the RQ1 wheels.
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My tire dealer used a Hunter machine to align my Z06 with no problems, but the tire's bead protector was not tight against the rim. Same with the Bridgestnes I now have.
Looking at Hunter's website, I see they have a new adapter that rests on the spokes of the wheel but has two arms that reach out and grip the tire on it's OD. You might have to see if you can find a dealer with one of those alignment machines.
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Racer
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From: Hertford NC
Does your car have the original tires? All the different wheel options have the same bead diameter and shape(for it's size, 18"--19" etc). I don't understand how the tire's bead protector can be against the rim on your wheels but not on the other wheel options available for the C6.
My tire dealer used a Hunter machine to align my Z06 with no problems, but the tire's bead protector was not tight against the rim. Same with the Bridgestnes I now have.
Looking at Hunter's website, I see they have a new adapter that rests on the spokes of the wheel but has two arms that reach out and grip the tire on it's OD. You might have to see if you can find a dealer with one of those alignment machines.
My tire dealer used a Hunter machine to align my Z06 with no problems, but the tire's bead protector was not tight against the rim. Same with the Bridgestnes I now have.
Looking at Hunter's website, I see they have a new adapter that rests on the spokes of the wheel but has two arms that reach out and grip the tire on it's OD. You might have to see if you can find a dealer with one of those alignment machines.
Yes, the tires are the ones that came from the factory.
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The car has 12,000 miles. The left front tire is wearing out and the right tire looks new. Dealer says it is an alignment issue. Can't find anyone who can do an aligment with the RQ1 wheels. The rubber bead protector on the Goodyears is up against the rim of the wheel preventing mounting of the alignment sensors.
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Heard the same "adapter" response from my dealer. Not a "small" dealer at all. They borrowed the adapters from a specialty alignment shop. I would have gone there, in the first place, if I had known about the issue.
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That is customer service's # I had two of the reps over the past 2 &1/2 years on my problem with my drivers seat.The seat has been out 5 times & replaced with a new frame with all the components on it 4 times.The problem is that i can not raise the front of the seat up or down.Every time they replaced the frame it might last for a few months,but the last time they replaced it ,it quit 2 days later.That frame with the motors and what else is on it cost over $ 500.00.The last Rep.gave up.Of course, under warranty it does cost GM much.When i take a trip i use a small pillow & place it under my knees to be comfortable.It's a shame that i paid $60,000 for a car and they can't fix a simple problem.,.,.,,.,.
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dardenken,
I'm really sorry to hear you're experiencing problems with your seats. I'm going to document this issue for you. Are you still covered under warranty?
Chevrolet Customer Service,
Justin
I'm really sorry to hear you're experiencing problems with your seats. I'm going to document this issue for you. Are you still covered under warranty?
Chevrolet Customer Service,
Justin
That is customer service's # I had two of the reps over the past 2 &1/2 years on my problem with my drivers seat.The seat has been out 5 times & replaced with a new frame with all the components on it 4 times.The problem is that i can not raise the front of the seat up or down.Every time they replaced the frame it might last for a few months,but the last time they replaced it ,it quit 2 days later.That frame with the motors and what else is on it cost over $ 500.00.The last Rep.gave up.Of course, under warranty it does cost GM much.When i take a trip i use a small pillow & place it under my knees to be comfortable.It's a shame that i paid $60,000 for a car and they can't fix a simple problem.,.,.,,.,.
Le Mans Master
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Yes: i have a GMPP,but It's still under the 3/36 cause every time they worked on it it has a 1 year warranty.Thanks Justin.My attorney wrote GM a letter ,but have not heard anything back yet.The last rep was here in the US and she said that a specialist from GM would work with the dealer to try and troubleshoot the problem,but that never happened ?? Since i do not drive my 07 Z06,i might just exchange seats and see what happens.
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Junk!
That is customer service's # I had two of the reps over the past 2 &1/2 years on my problem with my drivers seat.The seat has been out 5 times & replaced with a new frame with all the components on it 4 times.The problem is that i can not raise the front of the seat up or down.Every time they replaced the frame it might last for a few months,but the last time they replaced it ,it quit 2 days later.That frame with the motors and what else is on it cost over $ 500.00.The last Rep.gave up.Of course, under warranty it does cost GM much.When i take a trip i use a small pillow & place it under my knees to be comfortable.It's a shame that i paid $60,000 for a car and they can't fix a simple problem.,.,.,,.,.