harmonic balancer/damper
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 342
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From: San Antonio TX
I had my harmonic balancer replaced under warranty last month.
The new balancer has a very slight wobble which is barely noticeable.
It is definitely better than the old balancer it replaced.
It appears this is a common issue with the OEM balancer.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 438
Likes: 105
From: calgary alberta
My car is out off warranty. GM Canada has aggreed to pay 25% of the $1300 repair. I'll get it done and sue in small claims court for a refund AND damages.
GM Customer service SUCKS!
C6 Topless...are you still under warranty??
GM Customer service SUCKS!
C6 Topless...are you still under warranty??
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 534
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From: Southern cali
Lucky for me, my warranty is not yet expired. If it was expired, I would not be at the stealership and I would be putting in an aftermarket one..Personally, although I know how to do the install and have the tools, I just hate doing it as it is a pain in the @ss.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,599
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From: Long Island, Nassau County New York
As an FYI, if your dealer has one in stock, he probably wont know about the new ones set to come out. My dealer only found out about it when he had to open a **** case. GM is working with a new vendor to manufacture a new improved part.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 534
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From: Southern cali
I am on the "waiting list" for a harmonic balancer... Seems there is a severe back order right now. I was quoted the 12th of April as the earliest my dealer can get one in stock. Seems there is a new vendor involved.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,599
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From: Long Island, Nassau County New York
I guess if yours is due on the 12th, I should get mine soon because I've been waiting two weeks....
They won't do the ATI, I asked them....
They won't do the ATI, I asked them....
I am on the "waiting list" for a harmonic balancer... Seems there is a severe back order right now. I was quoted the 12th of April as the earliest my dealer can get one in stock. Seems there is a new vendor involved.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
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From: Woodlands TX
I am on the "waiting list" for a harmonic balancer... Seems there is a severe back order right now. I was quoted the 12th of April as the earliest my dealer can get one in stock. Seems there is a new vendor involved.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
btw---- I tried to work a deal with the dealer to install a ATI which I would provide them and they would provide the labor. They are considering it if they cannot get a harmonic balancer in a reasonable amount of time. Others on the wait list may try this approach if you are close to the warranty ending.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 534
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From: Southern cali
Cryoman ...it is a problem that has existed since the introduction of the C6 and the quick fix they tried did not work. It is a definite design flaw as the failure rate is way too high. It does not suprise me that a new design / vendor is being sought now.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,599
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From: Long Island, Nassau County New York