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Pro
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From: Hudson Valley NY
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That really sucks, I too was fearful of jumping back in an American car and so far my 10 GS has been just fine. I would ask for another car, this can't be typical or Chevy would go out of business. Ask for a new car or a free extended warranty. If it was me I would want another vehicle or full credit for an 12 model. Good luck and keep us posted.
Drifting
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From: Jupiter Fl
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From: South Carolina
Just curious, what evidence do you have to support the 30,000 mile POS water pump theory?? Mine has over 93,000 miles with out a problem. Random failures of engine components happen to be sure, However, I have never heard of this 30,000 mile POS water pump issue before.
Drifting
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Just curious, what evidence do you have to support the 30,000 mile POS water pump theory?? Mine has over 93,000 miles with out a problem. Random failures of engine components happen to be sure, However, I have never heard of this 30,000 mile POS water pump issue before.
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I'm not questioning your experience as you reported it but I have a tough time believing that the factory "left off the belt to the compressor". Please don't misunderstand - I don't dispute that your car was delivered to you without said belt; I just don't buy that the factory didn't install it. These cars are tested quite comprehensively after assembly - there's no way a missing belt would fail to be detected (and corrected). There's got to be another explanation.
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I'm not questioning your experience as you reported it but I have a tough time believing that the factory "left off the belt to the compressor". Please don't misunderstand - I don't dispute that your car was delivered to you without said belt; I just don't buy that the factory didn't install it. These cars are tested quite comprehensively after assembly - there's no way a missing belt would fail to be detected (and corrected). There's got to be another explanation.
If the car was really missing the belt, it is more likely the dealer used it for another car.
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Drifting
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From: Southington CT
Can't see how an AC belt could be missing from a brand new car from the factory. The dealer does go thru a check list once the car hits the ground.
You added an heads up display. The car did not come with one ? What was the trim level you purchased ?
You bought a base model with upgraded wheels. Did the dealer install them for you ?
Water coming in thru the door and not the window, roof or windshield ?
This makes no sense.
You added an heads up display. The car did not come with one ? What was the trim level you purchased ?
You bought a base model with upgraded wheels. Did the dealer install them for you ?
Water coming in thru the door and not the window, roof or windshield ?
This makes no sense.