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4LT Dash Pad problem!!!
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Treasure Island FL
Well, found thread through a search, as I noticed my 2011 GS 4LT developed a bubble today.
Just bought car, 3000 mile dealer demo with 3/36, thank god.
Seems like we have maybe found a common problem.
Now issue is: does dealership actually have skills to replace this correctly, with proper fit and finish, and no rattles or electrical problems down the road? Fingers crossed.
Just bought car, 3000 mile dealer demo with 3/36, thank god.
Seems like we have maybe found a common problem.
Now issue is: does dealership actually have skills to replace this correctly, with proper fit and finish, and no rattles or electrical problems down the road? Fingers crossed.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2009
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Call GM and complain. It will be therapeutic—hopeless but therapeutic.
My 2006 with 24,000 miles is kept in a garage and has more squeaks and rattles than my 2004 4Runner with 94,000 miles.
The Corvette is a fun car, but it has no quality. I doubt that I will ever purchase a GM car in the future. Do you hear this, GM?
My 2006 with 24,000 miles is kept in a garage and has more squeaks and rattles than my 2004 4Runner with 94,000 miles.
The Corvette is a fun car, but it has no quality. I doubt that I will ever purchase a GM car in the future. Do you hear this, GM?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 170
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From: San Antonio TX
Well, found thread through a search, as I noticed my 2011 GS 4LT developed a bubble today.
Just bought car, 3000 mile dealer demo with 3/36, thank god.
Seems like we have maybe found a common problem.
Now issue is: does dealership actually have skills to replace this correctly, with proper fit and finish, and no rattles or electrical problems down the road? Fingers crossed.
Just bought car, 3000 mile dealer demo with 3/36, thank god.
Seems like we have maybe found a common problem.
Now issue is: does dealership actually have skills to replace this correctly, with proper fit and finish, and no rattles or electrical problems down the road? Fingers crossed.
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 64
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From: Treasure Island FL
Still living with mine, have 2yrs 10 months and 34k miles left on warranty. I think that this is more common that we think, but when it first starts it is hard to notice unless you are looking for it. Seat angle, etc.
Mine is close to HUD and pulling out of HUD area, also.
Mine is close to HUD and pulling out of HUD area, also.
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Drifting
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From: Los Angeles CA
Still living with mine, have 2yrs 10 months and 34k miles left on warranty. I think that this is more common that we think, but when it first starts it is hard to notice unless you are looking for it. Seat angle, etc.
Mine is close to HUD and pulling out of HUD area, also.
Mine is close to HUD and pulling out of HUD area, also.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,351
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From: Eastern
*********where is the gmservrep ***********
WOW! I can't believe that on an expensive option as the 4LT dash, that GM wouldn't do something for the owners, regardless if the waranty has expired or not.
HEY!!!!!!! Where is the GM Service Rep that trolls this forum, and always ask if owners with issues has taken it to the dealer.
This time that rep should step up to the plate and do something constructive and make it right...
HEY!!!!!!! Where is the GM Service Rep that trolls this forum, and always ask if owners with issues has taken it to the dealer.
This time that rep should step up to the plate and do something constructive and make it right...
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,110
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From: Alexandria Louisiana
From everything I have seen this seems to be a very common problem with the 4LTs out there. It is enough to keep me from ever thinking about getting one. Especially if GM is not willing to take care of this. The 4LT is a nice package but not enough to worry about the dash all the time.
I hope all of you with this problem are able to get it corrected by GM.
Lisa
I hope all of you with this problem are able to get it corrected by GM.
Lisa
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LV2TOUR & all other posters,
I understand your frustration and am sorry you are experiencing this issue.
If you are experiencing this issue, please PM me your full name, address, phone number, vehicle mileage, VIN and the name and city of your dealer.
Please be advised, I cannot guarantee assistance, however, I will be sure to document your concerns and look into this further.
I look forward to your replies.
Louis (assisting Evan)
Chevrolet Customer Service
I understand your frustration and am sorry you are experiencing this issue.
If you are experiencing this issue, please PM me your full name, address, phone number, vehicle mileage, VIN and the name and city of your dealer.
Please be advised, I cannot guarantee assistance, however, I will be sure to document your concerns and look into this further.
I look forward to your replies.
Louis (assisting Evan)
Chevrolet Customer Service
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From: Florida
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Yeah, if it's past warranty & I couldn't get it fixed by GM under some type of "Goodwill Policy," after going up the ladder...a DS Vette dash is the route I'd try to go!...Also might not be a bad idea, for a Forum Poll be taken under certain situations like this...then passed on to a GM Rep, like Louis that's on it already here...there's power in numbers sometimes! Ok so this is clearly a one off situation. It can clearly be glued back on but its gonna be a huge job since the dash has to be removed. Can't see how else they would fix it. 
If for any reason it can't be glued back or there's damage I would go with a DSV custom dash hands down over the OEM for $1800 that's BS.
If for any reason it can't be glued back or there's damage I would go with a DSV custom dash hands down over the OEM for $1800 that's BS.
Last edited by hwhiteco; Mar 15, 2013 at 06:22 PM. Reason: spelling
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From: Eastern
LV2TOUR & all other posters,
I understand your frustration and am sorry you are experiencing this issue.
If you are experiencing this issue, please PM me your full name, address, phone number, vehicle mileage, VIN and the name and city of your dealer.
Please be advised, I cannot guarantee assistance, however, I will be sure to document your concerns and look into this further.
I look forward to your replies.
Louis (assisting Evan)
Chevrolet Customer Service
I understand your frustration and am sorry you are experiencing this issue.
If you are experiencing this issue, please PM me your full name, address, phone number, vehicle mileage, VIN and the name and city of your dealer.
Please be advised, I cannot guarantee assistance, however, I will be sure to document your concerns and look into this further.
I look forward to your replies.
Louis (assisting Evan)
Chevrolet Customer Service
Thank You for agreeing to look into the matter
I'm sure that the owners who are having these issues with the 4lt dash
do appreciate your efforts.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Treasure Island FL
Took car to Dimmit Chevrolet in Clearwater yesterday. Got passed to three different service writers, but the gal who ended up helping me verified my warranty, and ordered the dash. Will be two day install. They have a Corvette Specialist there, they stated... He was out, but I plan on meeting him. A five minute conversation should tell the tale.
I will recommend he get involved with this forum. Warranty work and upgrades are decent money for a dealer, and if the dealers see the common issues, might benefit all Vette owners.
Would have loved to taken car back to Stingray Chevrolet, where I purchased it, but it would be a 100 mile round trip to drop it off.
Also asked about drivers seat bottom ( leeather is already badly wrinkled and hard) and about all door window weatherstip (has started to break down, spotty looking).
They were a little wierd about my 2011 with inservice date of Feb13! Again, thanks to Stingray for their hidden gem demos!
I will recommend he get involved with this forum. Warranty work and upgrades are decent money for a dealer, and if the dealers see the common issues, might benefit all Vette owners.
Would have loved to taken car back to Stingray Chevrolet, where I purchased it, but it would be a 100 mile round trip to drop it off.
Also asked about drivers seat bottom ( leeather is already badly wrinkled and hard) and about all door window weatherstip (has started to break down, spotty looking).
They were a little wierd about my 2011 with inservice date of Feb13! Again, thanks to Stingray for their hidden gem demos!