3lt/4lt
Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 21
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From: Cornelius NC
Stay away from the 4LT trim. Last week I spent $2800 part and $700 labor to replace the dash of my '09 C6 but do have the old part for future needs (to be covered in vinyl). Did get a 24 month warranty on the new leather dash hoping it exceeds that by a lot. Regardless, totally enjoy the ride, so much fun, comfy and fast! Road trip next week to St Simmons Island GA, will enjoy.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 31
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From: Louisville, KY
Stay away from the 4LT trim. Last week I spent $2800 part and $700 labor to replace the dash of my '09 C6 but do have the old part for future needs (to be covered in vinyl). Did get a 24 month warranty on the new leather dash hoping it exceeds that by a lot. Regardless, totally enjoy the ride, so much fun, comfy and fast! Road trip next week to St Simmons Island GA, will enjoy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Clearwater, Florida
Stay away from the 4LT trim. Last week I spent $2800 part and $700 labor to replace the dash of my '09 C6 but do have the old part for future needs (to be covered in vinyl). Did get a 24 month warranty on the new leather dash hoping it exceeds that by a lot. Regardless, totally enjoy the ride, so much fun, comfy and fast! Road trip next week to St Simmons Island GA, will enjoy.
Best of luck on no issues occuring though. Especially after spending that amount of money. I plan to have the windshield removed and have an upholstery shop apply new adhesive under the leather at some point.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 31
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From: Louisville, KY
Of course there would also be thousands of C6 4LT cars with no issues. Not all 4LTs are bad. In 2010 (my model year) there were 972 4LTs produced out of 12,194 total. Like everything made some will have issues, most will not. The ones with issues could show up on this forum, the ones without issues usually never get written about.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Frederick, MD
My 13 GS has no issues and I love the 4LT look, plus the suede in the 60th Anniversary package. I had an 11 3LT and the interior felt cheap. A friend owns the 08 4LT that I had and its dash still looks like new.
Crappy GM application causes it to fail, as well as using the wrong cleaner and leaving it baking in the sun all day. I just use a damp rag to clean it.
Crappy GM application causes it to fail, as well as using the wrong cleaner and leaving it baking in the sun all day. I just use a damp rag to clean it.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Clearwater, Florida
Of course there would also be thousands of C6 4LT cars with no issues. Not all 4LTs are bad. In 2010 (my model year) there were 972 4LTs produced out of 12,194 total. Like everything made some will have issues, most will not. The ones with issues could show up on this forum, the ones without issues usually never get written about.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2015
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
why do you think you have a 3LT? You should have heated seats, and memory settings on the driver's door for the driver's seat. I doubt you have a 3LT.
Le Mans Master
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From: New Mexico
2018 C6 of Year Finalist
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: SC
My '13 GS 6M 4LT coupe 60th anniversary special came from AZ and now resides in SC. Plenty hot. Knock on wood, no dash problems so far. Don't know how the original owner treated it but other than using a sunshade I don't do anything special for it. Clean with damp microfiber towel, no waxes, conditioner or preparation H. You could not give me one of those dash rugs, looks worse than vinyl. Like wearing a bad toupee.
The best solution I've seen if it bubbles is to remove the windshield to glue it back down. Cheaper and easier than removing the entire dash. Don't know how popeyez got a replacement 4LT dash, every other discussion I've seen on them said they were completely out of stock.
The best solution I've seen if it bubbles is to remove the windshield to glue it back down. Cheaper and easier than removing the entire dash. Don't know how popeyez got a replacement 4LT dash, every other discussion I've seen on them said they were completely out of stock.
Last edited by dr_gallup; Oct 9, 2018 at 03:31 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Morris County New Jersey
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Baltimore Maryland
I've got a silver '13 GS 6-speed manual coupe. I bought it new. At the time I could have picked any trim. But I had already read here about a bunch of problems with the 4LT dashes. So I went with the 3LT. I got pretty much every other option, including NPP exhaust, magnetic ride, chrome wheels, both tops, embroidered headrests and more. But I agree the 4LT looks better.
I also went through the same process picking between a GS and a Z06 . . . I loved the power of the LS7 but read here about the problems with the heads on that motor. The LS3 in the GS had no such issues.
So in the end, I went with a fully optioned 3LT GS . . . .not the highest trim or the most power, but for sure the most peace of mind. Absolutely no regrets. Good luck.
I also went through the same process picking between a GS and a Z06 . . . I loved the power of the LS7 but read here about the problems with the heads on that motor. The LS3 in the GS had no such issues.
So in the end, I went with a fully optioned 3LT GS . . . .not the highest trim or the most power, but for sure the most peace of mind. Absolutely no regrets. Good luck.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Morris County New Jersey
I've got a silver '13 GS 6-speed manual coupe. I bought it new. At the time I could have picked any trim. But I had already read here about a bunch of problems with the 4LT dashes. So I went with the 3LT. I got pretty much every other option, including NPP exhaust, magnetic ride, chrome wheels, both tops, embroidered headrests and more. But I agree the 4LT looks better.
I also went through the same process picking between a GS and a Z06 . . . I loved the power of the LS7 but read here about the problems with the heads on that motor. The LS3 in the GS had no such issues.
So in the end, I went with a fully optioned 3LT GS . . . .not the highest trim or the most power, but for sure the most peace of mind. Absolutely no regrets. Good luck.
I also went through the same process picking between a GS and a Z06 . . . I loved the power of the LS7 but read here about the problems with the heads on that motor. The LS3 in the GS had no such issues.
So in the end, I went with a fully optioned 3LT GS . . . .not the highest trim or the most power, but for sure the most peace of mind. Absolutely no regrets. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,311
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From: Baltimore Maryland
I share your sentiments. Although I was shopping for a used car, I ruled out the Z06 early in my search because of the head issues. And then, I also limited myself to the 3LT because of the dash issues I was reading about on the forum. I ended up purchasing a 2012 3LT GS with 980 miles which was definitely in, a slightly more used, Z06 price territory. I just didn't want to have to concern myself with those potentially expensive repairs. With the GS, I still have the potential harmonic balancer issue and clutch to the floor issue to look forward to some day if I keep the car long enough. It's sad that these known issues were not addressed some where along the C6's long production run. The C6 is a home run in my opinion, but GM would of really knocked it out of the park by addressing some of these known issues along the way.
And since it looks like you live in NJ, if you are free this weekend (and have never been), consider going to Corvette Weekend in Ocean City, Maryland. There will be over 700 Vettes, representing every generation, every model year and every model, from all over the country, and ending with everyone driving their Corvettes in a parade down the Boardwalk. Its a great weekend, lots of friendly people, hotel rooms are cheap, the money goes to the Spina Bifida charity, and the weather looks good. Google it !!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Morris County New Jersey
I'm not sure, but I think I saw that car advertised for sale . . . the 980 miles rings a bell. I live in Maryland but bought my car new from MacMulkin Chevrolet in New Hampshire . . . got a fair deal. I agree about the harmonic balancer, but at least the clutch is now covered by GM by an extended warranty. I believe the C6 GS coupe is one of the most beautiful Corvettes ever made.
And since it looks like you live in NJ, if you are free this weekend (and have never been), consider going to Corvette Weekend in Ocean City, Maryland. There will be over 700 Vettes, representing every generation, every model year and every model, from all over the country, and ending with everyone driving their Corvettes in a parade down the Boardwalk. Its a great weekend, lots of friendly people, hotel rooms are cheap, the money goes to the Spina Bifida charity, and the weather looks good. Google it !!
And since it looks like you live in NJ, if you are free this weekend (and have never been), consider going to Corvette Weekend in Ocean City, Maryland. There will be over 700 Vettes, representing every generation, every model year and every model, from all over the country, and ending with everyone driving their Corvettes in a parade down the Boardwalk. Its a great weekend, lots of friendly people, hotel rooms are cheap, the money goes to the Spina Bifida charity, and the weather looks good. Google it !!
Corvette Weekend in Ocean City sounds like a lot of fun. I hope to make it one of these years. Unfortunately work seems to always get in the way of all the fun stuff in life.
Last edited by TorchRedFred; Oct 10, 2018 at 03:11 PM.