2013 Corvette Owners - Input Requested
Race Director
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Regarding TSBs...The number you cite isn't specific to the 2013. Nearly all TSBs cover multiple years and multiple models. For instance..
TSB #SB-0505-23-007-B / NHTSA ID #10055791
Summary: CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE CRACKING THAT IS VISIBLE DUE TO THERMAL FATIGUE TESTING. MODEL 2005-09 SLUR, 2005-13 CORVETTE.
There are some that cover multiple generations as well, ie 1997 to 2013 Corvettes
So a car has 34 complaints over 4 years and now it's a bad car. Ok
Le Mans Master
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We must be looking at a different issue. I was referencing the annual auto issue from April, 2016. If you are referencing an older issue, they might have revised their recommendations. I also checked the CR 2017 Annual buying Guide booklet and it also only lists 2015 as the model to avoid.
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
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Chevrolet must not PAY to advertise in their reports. These publication reports are like government reports and findings. Fake or questionable info?
You have the best owner survey right at your fingertips here. Plenty of people will report issues with their Corvettes regardless of the year.
Remember when one of the magazines voted the Renault Alliance the "Car of the Year"? 1984 I think?
We worked on plenty of those. Biggest POS excuse of a car ever.
You have the best owner survey right at your fingertips here. Plenty of people will report issues with their Corvettes regardless of the year.
Remember when one of the magazines voted the Renault Alliance the "Car of the Year"? 1984 I think?
We worked on plenty of those. Biggest POS excuse of a car ever.
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Not exclusive to '13's, C6 is often expensive to fix on your own dime when it does break.
Harmonic balancer? $
Synchros? $
Can easily spend a bundle on diagnostic time tracking down electronic gremlins, most of which won't allow operation unless fixed. $$$
Nonetheless IF a C6 -of any trim- was loved, properly maintained & never flogged it's quite likely to be more reliable than most pre-owned vehicles w/ equal age/miles of any marque.
C6 was that good, IMO.
OP: acquire a GMVIS on '13 you've your eye on, any GM dealer can provide one free just takes a VIN.
Learn this (& any other GM veh) car's history while under B2B.
If it was a bummer, you'll see 'it' in B&W fast.
Team Owner
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I have a 13 GS that I have driven hard for 15k with no issues except for a blown Bose woofer. You will not be disappointed with any C6, but the 13's do not have any more issues than any other year.
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Not quite true... both my 2012 and 2013 Grandpasports are still under Chevy Warranty... they are both CPO cars... CPO warranty is not a AMW, same as factory Warranty just restarted or extended. Lots of those out there.. back at ya
back at ya
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Not sure why you've bothered to ask the question. You seem to have made up your mind.
Regarding TSBs...The number you cite isn't specific to the 2013. Nearly all TSBs cover multiple years and multiple models. For instance..
TSB #SB-0505-23-007-B / NHTSA ID #10055791
Summary: CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE CRACKING THAT IS VISIBLE DUE TO THERMAL FATIGUE TESTING. MODEL 2005-09 SLUR, 2005-13 CORVETTE.
There are some that cover multiple generations as well, ie 1997 to 2013 Corvettes
So a car has 34 complaints over 4 years and now it's a bad car. Ok
Regarding TSBs...The number you cite isn't specific to the 2013. Nearly all TSBs cover multiple years and multiple models. For instance..
TSB #SB-0505-23-007-B / NHTSA ID #10055791
Summary: CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE ROTOR SURFACE CRACKING THAT IS VISIBLE DUE TO THERMAL FATIGUE TESTING. MODEL 2005-09 SLUR, 2005-13 CORVETTE.
There are some that cover multiple generations as well, ie 1997 to 2013 Corvettes
So a car has 34 complaints over 4 years and now it's a bad car. Ok
Thread Starter
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From: Columbia MD
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Drifting
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Buy It
If you like the GS and you have it checked over my a good mechanic, then buy it and enjoy. Just keep in mind that it is a used car and may have issues the same as any other used vehicle. I bought my 13 GS last April and love it. Best one I have had. Enjoy! 
Le Mans Master
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CR only goes back 10 years, that's why the 05 wasn't listed in the 2016 edition. As for the 2013, more data after another year probably brought it up closer to or at average rating.
Drifting
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From the looks of that 'cars to avoid' page it looks like they have nearly covered every make and model of Chevy. According to that book I guess it's safe to buy a 1 ton dually diesel. 
I don't think I'd put too much faith in that publication. For Corvettes or any car for that matter. Looks like plenty of '13 owners here are happy.
I don't think I'd put too much faith in that publication. For Corvettes or any car for that matter. Looks like plenty of '13 owners here are happy.
Le Mans Master
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From: Morris County New Jersey
From the looks of that 'cars to avoid' page it looks like they have nearly covered every make and model of Chevy. According to that book I guess it's safe to buy a 1 ton dually diesel.
I don't think I'd put too much faith in that publication. For Corvettes or any car for that matter. Looks like plenty of '13 owners here are happy.
I don't think I'd put too much faith in that publication. For Corvettes or any car for that matter. Looks like plenty of '13 owners here are happy.
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Several threads about the cowl buzz noise on the forum. My car was under warranty, so the dealer fixed it. They actually had a replacement in stock.