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I haven't bought an American car since the 60's, primarily because of build quality. I recently purchased a 2012 Corvette base, with upgraded wheels, two roofs & added a heads up display. The car has 866 total miles on it and has been back at the dealership four times. First no AC; cause "the factory left off the belt to the compressor" ( on a $53,000 car) where is the quality control?? Second visit was a GM recall to replace the rear hatch latch, ok recalls happen.. Third, back to the dealer because the AC not working- bad relay replaced. Forth; water in car on driver side all weather mat, back to the dealer, car sent out to body shop because they need to remove the drivers side door, and door jam to replace a seal that is either defective or was never installed at the factory and reinstalling/alighning the door can not be done at the delearship. That is why I will never buy another GM product.
Race Director
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Sorry to hear about your issues. Although GM may have a way to go with quality and service, I have also heard horror stories on the "so called" great Foreign car companies. Just as GM, and other car companies can put out good product, once in awhile, someone is sleeping on an assembly line, and things get missed.
Not one car company is immune to putting out a lemon, now and then.
I'm very pleased with my vette, although I had to replace a water pump with 30K on the clock, and out of warranty. To me, that is a minor issue in the big scheme of things. I love my car..it's a true sports car.
Good Luck with the fixes, then enjoy the car
Not one car company is immune to putting out a lemon, now and then.
I'm very pleased with my vette, although I had to replace a water pump with 30K on the clock, and out of warranty. To me, that is a minor issue in the big scheme of things. I love my car..it's a true sports car.
Good Luck with the fixes, then enjoy the car
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Safety Car
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I haven't bought an American car since the 60's, primarily because of build quality. I recently purchased a 2012 Corvette base, with upgraded wheels, two roofs & added a heads up display. The car has 866 total miles on it and has been back at the dealership four times. First no AC; cause "the factory left off the belt to the compressor" ( on a $53,000 car) where is the quality control?? Second visit was a GM recall to replace the rear hatch latch, ok recalls happen.. Third, back to the dealer because the AC not working- bad relay replaced. Forth; water in car on driver side all weather mat, back to the dealer, car sent out to body shop because they need to remove the drivers side door, and door jam to replace a seal that is either defective or was never installed at the factory and reinstalling/alighning the door can not be done at the delearship. That is why I will never buy another GM product.
Safety Car
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From: Mooresville (Race City USA) NC
Sorry to hear about your issues. Although GM has a long way to go with quality and service, I have also heard horror stories on the "so called" great Foreign car companies. Just as GM, and other car companies can put out good product, once in awhile, someone is sleeping on an assembly line, and things get missed.
Not one car company is immune to putiing out a lemon, now and then.
I'm very pleased with my vette, although I had to replace a water pump with 30K on the clock, and out of warranty. To me, that is a minor issue in the big scheme of things. I love my car..it's a true sports car.
Good Luck with the fixes, then enjoy the car
Not one car company is immune to putiing out a lemon, now and then.
I'm very pleased with my vette, although I had to replace a water pump with 30K on the clock, and out of warranty. To me, that is a minor issue in the big scheme of things. I love my car..it's a true sports car.
Good Luck with the fixes, then enjoy the car
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Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
I haven't bought an American car since the 60's, primarily because of build quality. I recently purchased a 2012 Corvette base, with upgraded wheels, two roofs & added a heads up display. The car has 866 total miles on it and has been back at the dealership four times. First no AC; cause "the factory left off the belt to the compressor" ( on a $53,000 car) where is the quality control?? Second visit was a GM recall to replace the rear hatch latch, ok recalls happen.. Third, back to the dealer because the AC not working- bad relay replaced. Forth; water in car on driver side all weather mat, back to the dealer, car sent out to body shop because they need to remove the drivers side door, and door jam to replace a seal that is either defective or was never installed at the factory and reinstalling/alighning the door can not be done at the delearship. That is why I will never buy another GM product.
You, everyone, has a right to expect better. I am a Corvette guy and it pains me to here about initial quality issues. I have had winner and looser experiences with new Vettes myself, and that's just not right.
Hopefully when you get these initial issues remedied, things will get trouble free for you.
Racer
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OP: I hear you, sorry you had this experience -- I had an '89 Lincoln Mark VII (new) that drove me nuts with terrible build quality and even worse service trying to correct it. Sounds like even Vettes can sometimes come in Lemon Yellow. Just a thought -- have you considered contacting a GM rep, perhaps the one on this forum? I assume they don't like producing and receiving bad PR about lemons almost as much as you justifiably are angry and upset at getting stuck with one.
PS: Just because a person has a serious complaint about a Vette doesn't make him a troll. It's entirely understandable that he would be upset and want others to understand and get it.
PS: Just because a person has a serious complaint about a Vette doesn't make him a troll. It's entirely understandable that he would be upset and want others to understand and get it.
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8th Gear
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Don't discount me as a spammer from some other forum. I purchased this car in NY on 2/10/12, last four number of the vin our 1788. It was stored for part of our mild winter in a heated garage thus only 866 miles. I am simply expressing my opinion on a car that I paid a significant amount of money and expected the quality to meet the purchase price. It's a great looking car and I like it, but the problems within such short time don't bode well for the future.
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8th Gear
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OP: I hear you, sorry you had this experience -- I had an '89 Lincoln Mark VII (new) that drove me nuts with terrible build quality and even worse service trying to correct it. Sounds like even Vettes can sometimes come in Lemon Yellow. Just a thought -- have you considered contacting a GM rep, perhaps the one on this forum? I assume they don't like producing and receiving bad PR about lemons almost as much as you justifiably are angry and upset at getting stuck with one.
PS: Just because a person has a serious complaint about a Vette doesn't make him a troll. It's entirely understandable that he would be upset and want others to understand and get it.
PS: Just because a person has a serious complaint about a Vette doesn't make him a troll. It's entirely understandable that he would be upset and want others to understand and get it.
Burning Brakes
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I haven't bought an American car since the 60's, primarily because of build quality. I recently purchased a 2012 Corvette base, with upgraded wheels, two roofs & added a heads up display. The car has 866 total miles on it and has been back at the dealership four times. First no AC; cause "the factory left off the belt to the compressor" ( on a $53,000 car) where is the quality control?? Second visit was a GM recall to replace the rear hatch latch, ok recalls happen.. Third, back to the dealer because the AC not working- bad relay replaced. Forth; water in car on driver side all weather mat, back to the dealer, car sent out to body shop because they need to remove the drivers side door, and door jam to replace a seal that is either defective or was never installed at the factory and reinstalling/alighning the door can not be done at the delearship. That is why I will never buy another GM product.
I would check into the lemon laws in your state.
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Don't discount me as a spammer from some other forum. I purchased this car in NY on 2/10/12, last four number of the vin our 1788. It was stored for part of our mild winter in a heated garage thus only 866 miles. I am simply expressing my opinion on a car that I paid a significant amount of money and expected the quality to meet the purchase price. It's a great looking car and I like it, but the problems within such short time don't bode well for the future.
Anything can happen. But I'm on my second C6 with no issues at all. My neighbors Lexus spends more time in the shop then the streets. So it can happen to any brand. Just look at what happened to your precious Toyota last year.
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8th Gear
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If I could use the language that I would like to your discounting my story, I'm sure it would not be posted. My coimments express my frustration. I have the service records, I have contacted Chevrolet Customer Service and have been assured that the area service rep will follow up.
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