** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
8th Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
Welcome to the C7 info screen going dark. Mine lasted 500 miles going on and off. Dealer had to order new one, it has been at the dealer since last friday trying to put a new one in. By the way, replacing the info center MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM!
8th Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
My computer refreshed and I did not finish my statement. If you are one of the unfortunates to have the Info center go dark, or go erratic, Chevy will replace it (4 days in the shop and counting) but they are not guaranteeing that is the fix. They advised me they will replace my unit again sometime in February - April when the shipment of new units made by a different manufacturer comes in. I assume the replacement applies to everyone? If they replace mine with an new and improved one I guess there will be other C7 owners that will want a new one to avoid their existing potentially going dark.
The only issue I have is related to the down time of my C7 and the fact that they are tearing my dash out not once but twice. The potential of something going wrong i believe increases with every time they remove this unit. Not happy but I will give Chevy every opportunity to make it right but if they can't Lemon law is my friend. Been there done that!
The only issue I have is related to the down time of my C7 and the fact that they are tearing my dash out not once but twice. The potential of something going wrong i believe increases with every time they remove this unit. Not happy but I will give Chevy every opportunity to make it right but if they can't Lemon law is my friend. Been there done that!
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
Likes: 9
From: Richmond Texas
My computer refreshed and I did not finish my statement. If you are one of the unfortunates to have the Info center go dark, or go erratic, Chevy will replace it (4 days in the shop and counting) but they are not guaranteeing that is the fix. They advised me they will replace my unit again sometime in February - April when the shipment of new units made by a different manufacturer comes in. I assume the replacement applies to everyone? If they replace mine with an new and improved one I guess there will be other C7 owners that will want a new one to avoid their existing potentially going dark.
The only issue I have is related to the down time of my C7 and the fact that they are tearing my dash out not once but twice. The potential of something going wrong i believe increases with every time they remove this unit. Not happy but I will give Chevy every opportunity to make it right but if they can't Lemon law is my friend. Been there done that!
The only issue I have is related to the down time of my C7 and the fact that they are tearing my dash out not once but twice. The potential of something going wrong i believe increases with every time they remove this unit. Not happy but I will give Chevy every opportunity to make it right but if they can't Lemon law is my friend. Been there done that!
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
weird clicking repeated noise when turning wheel
this morning i take my car to car wash. after i finish to clean it i turn it on and soon i start to move it i turn the wheels to the left side. i heard a weird noise like click click click click. i stop it and turn full right so hear it the same thing. so i align the car run it for 10 to 15 minutes stop by a dealer. did the same thing. the weird noise when turning just disappear
i don't know if this happen when its cold or it is an issue ! any help would be nice.
vin number 1G1YM2D71E5106664
white z51, magnetic ride, auto.
by the way. i'm so in love with this car i ordered another full z51, but in torch red with cp seats.
will keep both.
i don't know if this happen when its cold or it is an issue ! any help would be nice.
vin number 1G1YM2D71E5106664
white z51, magnetic ride, auto.
by the way. i'm so in love with this car i ordered another full z51, but in torch red with cp seats.
will keep both.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 435
Likes: 15
I agree. We have a thread on actual problems. Now we need one on actual fixes, with details.
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Rockledge Florida
C7 2LT Issues noted first 2 weeks
2014 Corvette Stingray Issues evident within 2 weeks
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,329
Likes: 1
2014 Corvette Stingray Issues evident within 2 weeks
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 755
Likes: 2
From: Valencia CA
2014 Corvette Stingray Issues evident within 2 weeks
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo.
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen.
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle.
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Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
Likes: 9
From: Richmond Texas
Scratches in paint after dealer applied "paint protectant"
3LT Z51
HI ALL-ME AGAIN..
I know..I know....I sure wish I had someone with me when I said "go ahead" and put the protectant on my car...well I wish I could take it back now...I am getting so many scratches on the car..not sure if it is really protecting or making it worse...I think my microfiber cloth is actually scratching it...I am going back to the dealer to see if they can remove it...any ideas? I don't want it to mess up my beautiful Lime Rock paint or my clear coat...but it is sure getting scratched and I am not taking it anywhere??? Strange....I paid that astonomical price to get this sealer put on the car so they should figure out why it is getting damaged, right? They are probably going to say-where are you parking??? It's a good thing the car is dark....wow....
HI ALL-ME AGAIN..
I know..I know....I sure wish I had someone with me when I said "go ahead" and put the protectant on my car...well I wish I could take it back now...I am getting so many scratches on the car..not sure if it is really protecting or making it worse...I think my microfiber cloth is actually scratching it...I am going back to the dealer to see if they can remove it...any ideas? I don't want it to mess up my beautiful Lime Rock paint or my clear coat...but it is sure getting scratched and I am not taking it anywhere??? Strange....I paid that astonomical price to get this sealer put on the car so they should figure out why it is getting damaged, right? They are probably going to say-where are you parking??? It's a good thing the car is dark....wow....
Advanced
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: SoCal - IE CA
I did not readily find an answer to this question on this post section but has anyone found that the lowest A/C fan speed is still a little faster than desired? I find that by turning the fan speed control to the left when i feel the air speed is too much, that the system just then turns the fan off as it was blowing at its lowest setting anyway. However, this "lowest setting" is still too high for my tastes. My C6 seemed to have a nice slower but steady lowest setting fan speed when the A/C was on. Does anyone have any suggestions how to get the fan to turn at a lower RPM but still move air into the car's inside when the A/C is on (yeah here in Florida it is still nice and warm)?
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 68
Likes: 11
Butt Dimples Anyone?
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone is experiencing what I'm calling "butt dimples". Basically, I noticed two "dings" near the rear cross flag logo in about the same position on either side. I know for a fact these are not true hits because my car is garage stored, has never been parked unattended, and is covered when in storage. Further, the "dings" are too high to make sense how they would have gotten there. However, after seeing the tear down Theo Harris posted when he had is differential failure, it dawned on me that the butt dimples might be caused by the bowtie shaped support piece I've circled in the image below pushing against the fascia (unfortunately the dimples are hard to photograph on my car, but are very noticeable when viewing in the sun or reasonably close). Has anyone else seen these on their vettes or even checked for them?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 817
Likes: 34
I just got my car back.
My tire was losing pressure because it had a screw in it. They patched it for no charge.
They fixed my dimming **** for the gauges. It wasn't connected from the factory and it now works correctly.
They did an alignment on my car but it still pulls slightly to the right. Seems like these cars just do it naturally.
My memory seats work as intended. The parking brake must be engaged for the manual seats to return to their position with just one touch.
My software was upgraded as per my request based upon the the link posted here.
I had a nice brand new 2014 Silverado as a loaner. It is a really nice truck!
My tire was losing pressure because it had a screw in it. They patched it for no charge.
They fixed my dimming **** for the gauges. It wasn't connected from the factory and it now works correctly.
They did an alignment on my car but it still pulls slightly to the right. Seems like these cars just do it naturally.
My memory seats work as intended. The parking brake must be engaged for the manual seats to return to their position with just one touch.
My software was upgraded as per my request based upon the the link posted here.
I had a nice brand new 2014 Silverado as a loaner. It is a really nice truck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,028
Likes: 357
Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone is experiencing what I'm calling "butt dimples". Basically, I noticed two "dings" near the rear cross flag logo in about the same position on either side. I know for a fact these are not true hits because my car is garage stored, has never been parked unattended, and is covered when in storage. Further, the "dings" are too high to make sense how they would have gotten there. However, after seeing the tear down Theo Harris posted when he had is differential failure, it dawned on me that the butt dimples might be caused by the bowtie shaped support piece I've circled in the image below pushing against the fascia (unfortunately the dimples are hard to photograph on my car, but are very noticeable when viewing in the sun or reasonably close). Has anyone else seen these on their vettes or even checked for them?
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 68
Likes: 11
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
From: Marietta GA
Hope this helps:
2014 Corvette Stingray Issues evident within 2 weeks
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed. Try lowering the hatch to the latch then gently push it closed. It generally won't close and latch if you just try to slam it from an open position.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes. Nope, it's not the smoothest idle and doesn't redline at 9000 RPM. But then for a performance engine it also doesn't shake your fillings loose at idle. If yours is really rough, have your dealer check it.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be. This sounds like the memory recall positions and the exit position haven't been set. If you have set these positions and the above still occurs, see your dealer.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo. Page 28 of the Infotainment System manual "Voice Volume
Adjust the loudness of the audio feedback by pressing the − or + button. If a maneuver prompt is being played, and the main volume
is adjusted, the prompt volume will update and be saved."
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. Hold the button for a few seconds. Just pushing it mutes the radio. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets. Mine was fairly well adjusted, so I haven't used the "Calibrate Touchscreen" option in the Display setting menu, but this may help with the above.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen. If yours is operating correctly then, from page 74 of the Infotainment System manual "Accepting a Call
There are three ways to accept a call:
. Press [answer button] on the steering wheel
controls.
. Press Answer on the center
stack display.
. Press Answer on the instrument
cluster using the select button."
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle. Maybe dirty glass? Sounds like certain portions are fogging.
First, the car overall is amazingly well built and a great value for the money.
Mostly minor but annoying issues which might be too numerous for a car of this price.
Both doors and hatch require alot of force to close. We Like the electric pop door open and window crack down features but they are not enough to keep from having to really push to get them closed. Try lowering the hatch to the latch then gently push it closed. It generally won't close and latch if you just try to slam it from an open position.
Does not idle very smoothly in a drive thru or parked for a few minutes. Nope, it's not the smoothest idle and doesn't redline at 9000 RPM. But then for a performance engine it also doesn't shake your fillings loose at idle. If yours is really rough, have your dealer check it.
Sport and Track mode throaty engine sound abruptly cuts off at 25-35 mph creating a pop and strange or unusual synthetic effect that makes it seem like there might be an engine problem.
The auto pan down feature of side mirrors does not return to previous position upon shifting from Reverse to Drive. They are both then out of alignment for driving afterwards.
The steering wheel lowers when I open the door, causing me to have to move it back up to exit. The logic is therefore reversed from what it should be. This sounds like the memory recall positions and the exit position haven't been set. If you have set these positions and the above still occurs, see your dealer.
Drivers mirror heater is not quick enough. The passenger and rear defoggers are ok.
Nav voice is way too low to hear over stereo. Page 28 of the Infotainment System manual "Voice Volume
Adjust the loudness of the audio feedback by pressing the − or + button. If a maneuver prompt is being played, and the main volume
is adjusted, the prompt volume will update and be saved."
The radio power button does not turn off the radio between engine off and exit from the vehicle. Hold the button for a few seconds. Just pushing it mutes the radio. I should be able to turn off the display without opening the door.
The radio channel preset swipe to next bank function is not nearly sensitive enough. You have to keep swiping one or two fingers to make a change to the next set of presets. Mine was fairly well adjusted, so I haven't used the "Calibrate Touchscreen" option in the Display setting menu, but this may help with the above.
There are 2 buttons on steering wheel that hang up a call but none that answer!!! You have to answer from the screen. If yours is operating correctly then, from page 74 of the Infotainment System manual "Accepting a Call
There are three ways to accept a call:
. Press [answer button] on the steering wheel
controls.
. Press Answer on the center
stack display.
. Press Answer on the instrument
cluster using the select button."
The voice recognition system is pretty inaccurate! An example is saying number or option 3. It appears that some of the words including the on-screen commands have not been programmed in at all. Also some options spoken select other options on the list. I have no accent and have tried different pitch and volume of voice.
Sometimes XM pause and rewind feature does not work, intermittent function
The blue tooth audio will often lose the sound part of the connection and has to be reestablished when changing songs using the steering wheel next favorite controls. It will continue to display the song on the screen but lose all sound.
The rear window sometimes quickly loses almost complete visibility due to wet spots at just the right angle. Maybe dirty glass? Sounds like certain portions are fogging.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,045
Likes: 4
From: Yorktown VA
NCM Sinkhole Donor
3LT Z51
HI ALL-ME AGAIN..
I know..I know....I sure wish I had someone with me when I said "go ahead" and put the protectant on my car...well I wish I could take it back now...I am getting so many scratches on the car..not sure if it is really protecting or making it worse...I think my microfiber cloth is actually scratching it...I am going back to the dealer to see if they can remove it...any ideas? I don't want it to mess up my beautiful Lime Rock paint or my clear coat...but it is sure getting scratched and I am not taking it anywhere??? Strange....I paid that astronomical price to get this sealer put on the car so they should figure out why it is getting damaged, right? They are probably going to say-where are you parking??? It's a good thing the car is dark....wow....
HI ALL-ME AGAIN..
I know..I know....I sure wish I had someone with me when I said "go ahead" and put the protectant on my car...well I wish I could take it back now...I am getting so many scratches on the car..not sure if it is really protecting or making it worse...I think my microfiber cloth is actually scratching it...I am going back to the dealer to see if they can remove it...any ideas? I don't want it to mess up my beautiful Lime Rock paint or my clear coat...but it is sure getting scratched and I am not taking it anywhere??? Strange....I paid that astronomical price to get this sealer put on the car so they should figure out why it is getting damaged, right? They are probably going to say-where are you parking??? It's a good thing the car is dark....wow....
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 41
Likes: 1
From: Indian Land, SC
Wheel and suspension worries....
I have just learned the the Rims ( 2LT ) on my C7 2LT #3658 are very fragile. While driving at 30 mph on a windy back country road I hit a pot hole on the passenger side. The hole was max 12" diameter and no more than 1.5 inches deep ( stopped and looked ). It managed to dent both the pass. front and rear rims, bounce up and hit the inner cardboard sound dampener on the rear...dislodging ( ripping ) it, folding up, and causing the rear quarter glue joint to separate ( simple fix with epoxy and clamp). This should not have happened with this little "bump" ... which if no rubbing of the cardboard was heard I would have kept going because it did not feel bad ( nice suspension...except no travel limits in the design ). The good news is that I have the Zurich tire and rim wheel hazard insurance so zero charge ...but they are saying the wheel well and fender gluing is billable ...so I am fixing that. It is akin to saying if I turn the wheel to far and the stock supplied tire hits the fender and it causes damage, it is my fault because I turned the wheel. I contend there should be a suspension travel stop ( and not the inner panel as the stop).
Do others find this suspension travel bad and rims fragile?
Do others find this suspension travel bad and rims fragile?
Last edited by DeputySheriff; Dec 20, 2013 at 09:06 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Yorktown VA
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I have just learned the the Rims ( 2LT ) on my C7 2LT #3658 are very fragile. While driving at 30 mph on a windy back country road I hit a pot hole on the passenger side. The hole was max 12" diameter and no more than 1.5 inches deep ( stopped and looked ). It managed to dent both the pass. front and rear rims, bounce up and hit the inner cardboard sound dampener on the rear...dislodging ( ripping ) it, folding up, and causing the rear quarter glue joint to separate ( simple fix with epoxy and clamp). This should not have happened with this little "bump" ... which if no rubbing of the cardboard was heard I would have kept going because it did not feel bad ( nice suspension...except no travel limits in the design ). The good news is that I have the Zurich tire and rim wheel hazard insurance so zero charge ...but they are saying the wheel well and fender gluing is billable ...so I am fixing that. It is akin to saying if I turn the wheel to far and the stock supplied tire hits the fender and it causes damage, it is my fault because I turned the wheel. I contend there should be a suspension travel stop ( and not the inner panel as the stop).
Do others find this suspension travel bad and rims fragile?
Do others find this suspension travel bad and rims fragile?
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 41
Likes: 1
From: Indian Land, SC
Road hazzard ...
Sorry to hear about your tire and wheel problems. Glad to see you had the hazard warranty. Did you get that from your dealer and does it have to be purchased at the time of sale? Considering I've had to replace two tires on my van due to road hazard damage, one when I was in BG picking up the vette, I would like some coverage on my new vette.
I went back to the dealer 2 days later ( had to clear it with the Boss ), and got the full packages, I got the 80 month bumper to bumper at original purchase, I added the finish and interior and the road hazard. I do not know if offered much after or not ...but ONLY get stuff from the dealer because of possible issues trying to collect down the road.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,055
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From: Cary NC
Kelly from GM,
Just so you have this in the overall "Reported Issues" thread:
Several of us have had problems with some or all playlists being recognized and accessible from a USB memory device. Details in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-c7-works.html
Thanks for being our liaison with the product team.
--Ken
Just so you have this in the overall "Reported Issues" thread:
Several of us have had problems with some or all playlists being recognized and accessible from a USB memory device. Details in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-c7-works.html
Thanks for being our liaison with the product team.
--Ken