Acceleration problem 2008 c6 automatic HELP
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Racer
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I was in love with Corvettes until the reality of poor quality reared it ugly face . But yes its now for sale only to a dealer cause I wouldnt sell my problem to someone else and put them through this. God Bless......
Melting Slicks
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From: Long Island New York
Car was running fine for 2 days, you admittedly ran the car hard and it broke, don't think you can call the car a lemon. Sounds like you did something to break it, maybe that 1st. gear downshift, maybe something else. Around here Corvettes do sit on the lots for awhile, not a HUGE market for Vettes (shortage of "senior citizens"?) so going unsold for awhile is not uncommon. Car is obviously a low mileage car, you're not using it. Unless it's dangerous why not use it, run a few tanks of gas through the tank, maybe it'll clear itself up, maybe a trouble code will emerge, I'm sure not using it is not accomplishing anything. Most here recommend Techron, give it a try...good luck!
Last edited by RobLo; May 27, 2015 at 08:09 AM.
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From: va
stock it should spin tires in 2nd or 3rd from a stop without dumping it
if not youre probably dealing with worn clutches or a messed up motor
btw have you checked to see if the basic stuff has been maintained like all the fluids and filters being changed?
The trans fluid is rated at lifetime but the reality is that it needs to be done every 25k or even as often as yearly if youre running it hard... dirty fluid or clogged filter will screw with the operation of the trans
also the engine filter might need changing - take a look at it and make sure its not clogged
furthermore you can check the throttle area and see if there is buildup
engine oil - has this been done recently? if so, did you notice sludge buildup? long service intervals will cause nasty buildups even when using synthetic oils... if someone was dumb enough to use conventional, then the buildups would occur sooner and worse
finally, if you want absolute proof the car isnt making enough power, get it dynoed and save the printout. stock those cars should be around 350 hp at the wheels
good luck
if not youre probably dealing with worn clutches or a messed up motor
btw have you checked to see if the basic stuff has been maintained like all the fluids and filters being changed?
The trans fluid is rated at lifetime but the reality is that it needs to be done every 25k or even as often as yearly if youre running it hard... dirty fluid or clogged filter will screw with the operation of the trans
also the engine filter might need changing - take a look at it and make sure its not clogged
furthermore you can check the throttle area and see if there is buildup
engine oil - has this been done recently? if so, did you notice sludge buildup? long service intervals will cause nasty buildups even when using synthetic oils... if someone was dumb enough to use conventional, then the buildups would occur sooner and worse
finally, if you want absolute proof the car isnt making enough power, get it dynoed and save the printout. stock those cars should be around 350 hp at the wheels
good luck
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Racer
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stock it should spin tires in 2nd or 3rd from a stop without dumping it
if not youre probably dealing with worn clutches or a messed up motor
btw have you checked to see if the basic stuff has been maintained like all the fluids and filters being changed?
The trans fluid is rated at lifetime but the reality is that it needs to be done every 25k or even as often as yearly if youre running it hard... dirty fluid or clogged filter will screw with the operation of the trans
also the engine filter might need changing - take a look at it and make sure its not clogged
furthermore you can check the throttle area and see if there is buildup
engine oil - has this been done recently? if so, did you notice sludge buildup? long service intervals will cause nasty buildups even when using synthetic oils... if someone was dumb enough to use conventional, then the buildups would occur sooner and worse
finally, if you want absolute proof the car isnt making enough power, get it dynoed and save the printout. stock those cars should be around 350 hp at the wheels
good luck
if not youre probably dealing with worn clutches or a messed up motor
btw have you checked to see if the basic stuff has been maintained like all the fluids and filters being changed?
The trans fluid is rated at lifetime but the reality is that it needs to be done every 25k or even as often as yearly if youre running it hard... dirty fluid or clogged filter will screw with the operation of the trans
also the engine filter might need changing - take a look at it and make sure its not clogged
furthermore you can check the throttle area and see if there is buildup
engine oil - has this been done recently? if so, did you notice sludge buildup? long service intervals will cause nasty buildups even when using synthetic oils... if someone was dumb enough to use conventional, then the buildups would occur sooner and worse
finally, if you want absolute proof the car isnt making enough power, get it dynoed and save the printout. stock those cars should be around 350 hp at the wheels
good luck
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Texas
Wow thank you so much , right there ! get a dyno for ironclad proof your are so right. All basic maintenance is up to par clean tranny clean motor clean filter all proper fluids and mobil one synth was used. So if the dyno is a is normal then what ? And if its showing abnormal horsepower then what ?
Drifting
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From: Hampton VA
You purchased a7 year old car maybe with only 17000 miles but still 7 years old. I too would be upset if it didn't perform like it should but its not due to poor quality the car has run good as far as you know for 7 years. I agree with putting it on a dyno a basic dyno check at least here is about $130.00 and it would let you know real quick if there is problem. My 08 has 99k miles and runs great and my prior Vettes have had 175k and 117k miles.
Drifting
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From: Rocheport Missouri
Mileage aside, an old car is just that. Since you claim to be a neophyte when it comes to mechanical things, take the car in and get it fixed. It's not a tough choice. Do it before you damage something else, if it is truly broken.
Finally, if you wanted a worry free experience you should have purchased new, with a warranty.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Racer
Joined: May 2015
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Car was running fine for 2 days, you admittedly ran the car hard and it broke, don't think you can call the car a lemon. Sounds like you did something to break it, maybe that 1st. gear downshift, maybe something else. Around here Corvettes do sit on the lots for awhile, not a HUGE market for Vettes (shortage of "senior citizens"?) so going unsold for awhile is not uncommon. Car is obviously a low mileage car, you're not using it. Unless it's dangerous why not use it, run a few tanks of gas through the tank, maybe it'll clear itself up, maybe a trouble code will emerge, I'm sure not using it is not accomplishing anything. Most here recommend Techron, give it a try...good luck!
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Drifting
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From: Rocheport Missouri
This all started after using paddles what are you thinking tranny is in beginning stages of damage from just a couple of missed shifts maybe ? Service said without codes they wont go looking around because there technitions wont get paid.like its my obligation to pay for it, fkn aholes. Its under warranty too what a joke. So warranty is usless unless it breaks down. yup im pretty much on my own .now can everyone understand why im whining And so angry that that im stuck with a corvette that drives like a 4 cylinder. Al facts aside I pretty much got f@$!Ed without a kiss. Dealer I bought it from offered to buy it back for 7 grand less psssst gee thanx .absolutely sickening.Well i guess thats it . Game over
Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Why are people still throwing gas on this fire? Let it go - Time to move on.
OP - You wanted to try a Corvette and it cost you. Sometimes you get burned. About 15 years ago I wanted to try a BMW. About a week into ownership I hated everything about that car. So much so I traded it. POOF, 10 grand lost in a week. My lesson was learned and expensive. Now I will never buy another BMW.
Learn from this and move on. You keep bashing this car to a group of people who love them. Thats the equivalent to calling their mothers fat to their face
The dealer says no problem found. I find it hard to believe its as bad as you say it is; if the problem is so obvious - and I don't even trust dealers either.
I am not trying to be a smart ***; just let it go and get something else. Why are we still talking about it ?
OP - You wanted to try a Corvette and it cost you. Sometimes you get burned. About 15 years ago I wanted to try a BMW. About a week into ownership I hated everything about that car. So much so I traded it. POOF, 10 grand lost in a week. My lesson was learned and expensive. Now I will never buy another BMW.
Learn from this and move on. You keep bashing this car to a group of people who love them. Thats the equivalent to calling their mothers fat to their face
The dealer says no problem found. I find it hard to believe its as bad as you say it is; if the problem is so obvious - and I don't even trust dealers either.
I am not trying to be a smart ***; just let it go and get something else. Why are we still talking about it ?
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas
OP
If you spent nearly as much time and effort getting to the bottom of this issue rather than bleating and whining about what you see as lack in GM quality you'd have a car which can run 10.2 in the quarter by now.
You can fix the problem or fix the blame to anybody and anything but yourself.
Your call.
If you spent nearly as much time and effort getting to the bottom of this issue rather than bleating and whining about what you see as lack in GM quality you'd have a car which can run 10.2 in the quarter by now.
You can fix the problem or fix the blame to anybody and anything but yourself.
Your call.
Safety Car
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From: Bay Area CA
Wow thank you so much , right there ! get a dyno for ironclad proof your are so right. All basic maintenance is up to par clean tranny clean motor clean filter all proper fluids and mobil one synth was used. So if the dyno is a is normal then what ? And if its showing abnormal horsepower then what ?
A less expensive approach would be to scan WOT (wide open throttle) of live data and have a good tuner review them.
Last edited by Mike's LS3; May 27, 2015 at 11:14 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Westmont Il.
Otherwise you just wasted the time of everyone that bothered to read this thread.
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wow HOXXOH are you a detective working for GM service dept ? I need help not interrogation. Why do I need a profile Im not the one having mechanical issues my car is.Please feel free to ask any questions about gaps in my fabricated story cause I dont have anything better to do with my time. Anyway im trying to give relivant facts instead of writing a book you dig.If you must know all the details here you go : Dealer is Flow chevrolet in N.Carolina. No I didnt go on the test drive for they were busy and I was running late for work.Yes at part throttle it was snapping my neck back with instant powerband sord of speak now its not .I put cleaner in on empty tank then filled up 3/4 full per advice of product.Its real simple was running fine for two days now its running like complete s!#t .Ever heard of a lemon ? Not the kind you eat.Is that clear cut enough.Im very upset about my corvette is broken I didnt know you had to baby them like a toy , maybe thats why mostly senior citizens drive them. Im trying to compile enough data for process of elimination, so in the event I have to go to a private mechanic shop I wont get ripped off . But I have to agree the only other answer to this mystery is that the tranny has been compromised. This is what I thought all along from day one. Its just hard to fathom a couple of mild shifting mistakes can take down the almighty corvette overnight. I thought GM trannys were extremely strong. I seen people do much much worse to there cars and beat the snot out of there transmissions for years and not have a problem.The Bottom line is that GM products are **** poorly made. Quality control is ludicrous and primitive in comparison to foreign cars.I put my faith into Chevy one time and got a painfull and expensive lesson. I would like to thank everybody for taking the time to help me out unfortunately ive decided to dump it like the trash it is . And go back to foreign cars that Ive had so much succes with . Thanks again God Bless
Other than being one of those older senior citizens who paid cash without a trade-in for a new almighty Vette that currently has 125K on the clock and one of those **** poor weak OEM (yet undamaged) A6's, I also drag race (see the performance sticky on tech & perf) and do all my own work. I'm quite sure I push my car far beyond your self imposed part throttle limitations and understand the internal workings better than many mechanics, yet I don't abuse it, nor do I whine and bltch when something wears out or breaks due to the primitive quality control.
You can't seem to follow the advice to let the dealer fix the problem, since you haven't given them a chance.
I suggest you sell the Vette for far less than you paid, then go loot and burn down the local CVS to resolve your frustrations. Next go buy a used foreign car with a V6 that was likely made in the US and get on their forum to do your complaining.
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Now even more tidbits that don't make sense. You fill the tank with 93 octane and drive the car during the workweek for two days, since you quit driving it much after that. After someone suggests adding a cleaner, you all of a sudden have an empty tank. You take the car to the dealer, but can't make arrangements to leave it for a more through analysis than a cursory glance and code check.
Other than being one of those older senior citizens who paid cash without a trade-in for a new almighty Vette that currently has 125K on the clock and one of those **** poor weak OEM (yet undamaged) A6's, I also drag race (see the performance sticky on tech & perf) and do all my own work. I'm quite sure I push my car far beyond your self imposed part throttle limitations and understand the internal workings better than many mechanics, yet I don't abuse it, nor do I whine and bltch when something wears out or breaks due to the primitive quality control.
You can't seem to follow the advice to let the dealer fix the problem, since you haven't given them a chance.
I suggest you sell the Vette for far less than you paid, then go loot and burn down the local CVS to resolve your frustrations. Next go buy a used foreign car with a V6 that was likely made in the US and get on their forum to do your complaining.
Other than being one of those older senior citizens who paid cash without a trade-in for a new almighty Vette that currently has 125K on the clock and one of those **** poor weak OEM (yet undamaged) A6's, I also drag race (see the performance sticky on tech & perf) and do all my own work. I'm quite sure I push my car far beyond your self imposed part throttle limitations and understand the internal workings better than many mechanics, yet I don't abuse it, nor do I whine and bltch when something wears out or breaks due to the primitive quality control.
You can't seem to follow the advice to let the dealer fix the problem, since you haven't given them a chance.
I suggest you sell the Vette for far less than you paid, then go loot and burn down the local CVS to resolve your frustrations. Next go buy a used foreign car with a V6 that was likely made in the US and get on their forum to do your complaining.
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Now even more tidbits that don't make sense. You fill the tank with 93 octane and drive the car during the workweek for two days, since you quit driving it much after that. After someone suggests adding a cleaner, you all of a sudden have an empty tank. You take the car to the dealer, but can't make arrangements to leave it for a more through analysis than a cursory glance and code check.
Other than being one of those older senior citizens who paid cash without a trade-in for a new almighty Vette that currently has 125K on the clock and one of those **** poor weak OEM (yet undamaged) A6's, I also drag race (see the performance sticky on tech & perf) and do all my own work. I'm quite sure I push my car far beyond your self imposed part throttle limitations and understand the internal workings better than many mechanics, yet I don't abuse it, nor do I whine and bltch when something wears out or breaks due to the primitive quality control.
You can't seem to follow the advice to let the dealer fix the problem, since you haven't given them a chance.
I suggest you sell the Vette for far less than you paid, then go loot and burn down the local CVS to resolve your frustrations. Next go buy a used foreign car with a V6 that was likely made in the US and get on their forum to do your complaining.
Other than being one of those older senior citizens who paid cash without a trade-in for a new almighty Vette that currently has 125K on the clock and one of those **** poor weak OEM (yet undamaged) A6's, I also drag race (see the performance sticky on tech & perf) and do all my own work. I'm quite sure I push my car far beyond your self imposed part throttle limitations and understand the internal workings better than many mechanics, yet I don't abuse it, nor do I whine and bltch when something wears out or breaks due to the primitive quality control.
You can't seem to follow the advice to let the dealer fix the problem, since you haven't given them a chance.
I suggest you sell the Vette for far less than you paid, then go loot and burn down the local CVS to resolve your frustrations. Next go buy a used foreign car with a V6 that was likely made in the US and get on their forum to do your complaining.
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