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Old 07-29-2021, 01:08 PM
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A Chevy Dealership is telling me they can't see the full service history performed at all Chevy dealerships on a particular Corvette. They tell me I have to contact each dealer individually to get each ones service history. I thought they had one system where they could see any service ever performed at a Chevy Dealership? I used the term "VIS" report and they did not know what that meant. What words do I need to use to get them to understand that this is possible, or am I simply mistaken?

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Old 07-29-2021, 01:20 PM
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I had to call all the dealers that worked on my car to clarify some items on a Carfax. Dealing with some of them was unreal. I don't know how they can pass themselves off as "customer service". I used to work at a Chevrolet Dealer was hired to "bring back" the Corvette business. I Know they were not linked then or now for service records. Sorta like your medical records. Maybe this has changed, but I am not aware of that, none around here are.
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Originally Posted by 81VETTOM
I had to call all the dealers that worked on my car to clarify some items on a Carfax. Dealing with some of them was unreal. I don't know how they can pass themselves off as "customer service". I used to work at a Chevrolet Dealer was hired to "bring back" the Corvette business. I Know they were not linked then or now for service records. Sorta like your medical records. Maybe this has changed, but I am not aware of that, none around here are.
Interesting. I keep reading on this forum about "GM VIS" reports where I thought these would show the full service history of a vehicle, but I guess I am incorrect.
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I had the same issue when I took mine in. Couldn't "see" previous service history.
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They just don’t know how to pull the report. When I bought my previous ‘12 Grand Sport I had the same issue at a local Chevy dealer. The service manager had to ask 3 different service writers before one knew how to pull up the report.

Maybe check another dealer. Any GM dealer can pull it up, doesn’t have to be Chevy.
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Check post #16


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ce-record.html
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I bought my 427 from a private seller but before I did I went in person to a local Chevy dealer and asked them if they could print the VIS record on the car. I provided them with the VIN number and it took all of a couple minutes and I had the complete history of the service performed at any GM dealer in my hand. I have done this more than once, it all depends on the competence and willingness of the person at the service counter. Good luck to you, try another dealer!
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You have to use the title "VIS Report", and if someone has not heard of it, find someone who has. I was turned down once, but asked for the service manager. He knew what it was, and pulled it for me.
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Originally Posted by buckmeister2
You have to use the title...
Or, print post 16 I gave the link to above and take it in with you.
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Originally Posted by ruxvette
Thank you for that refernce

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