GM should have a fix for this !
** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
Racer
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 414
Likes: 13
From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'14, '21
iPod Locks Up
Use a 160 gig iPod, with approx 110 gigs music (29K+ songs). Initially, works fine but eventually locks up entirely. Can not play, browse or otherwise use iPod at all. Have tried both the center console and infotainment USB plugs. Same outcome on both.
When unplugging the iPod, I have to reboot as it is locked up in the connected to GM mode.
Have gone thru all the posts on this thread and only related topic approaching this appears to be Memory Cards & indexing a large number of songs or files.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
When unplugging the iPod, I have to reboot as it is locked up in the connected to GM mode.
Have gone thru all the posts on this thread and only related topic approaching this appears to be Memory Cards & indexing a large number of songs or files.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Racer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 380
Likes: 9
From: Russellville TN
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
2800 miles and my center console started flaking out on me today. Lowered the display and back up again and it stopped, at least for now.
Kelly J.- going to put you on the spot again, does GM plan to have a recall/replacement from a different manufacturer for this issue about April?
Thanks
Kelly J.- going to put you on the spot again, does GM plan to have a recall/replacement from a different manufacturer for this issue about April?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
Two things I've noticed a bit lately:
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 341
Likes: 4
St. Jude Donor '14
Two things I've noticed a bit lately:
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Last edited by KingMotley; Dec 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM.
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Rockledge Florida
Thoughts at 4 weeks of ownership
I think you need to bring your car in for service. I have almost none of those problems your speaking of. The memory for the seats is the only issue all of us are having if you have the manual 7 speed. The auto's don't work the same way, and that's really the issue. There will be no fix anytime soon for this one problem if at all. I got to speak to a GM area manager while my car was in for the dim flash last week. At this point he told me, it was designed and working the way it should although he did see my point.
The problems I mentioned earlier are not significant enough for me to feel that I need to visit the service department and can wait until the scheduled maintenance. I have people photographing the car at every intersection and every parking lot. People in stores will laugh with me at all the attention. One guy driving by saw me sitting in the car and wanted to sell me a home theater since he figured I could afford it.
Folks are always asking if this is the new Stingray. My son, who just returned from Afghanistan, told me that it is the most beautiful car he has ever seen. (I have the night race blue paint with red calipers that pop). It is pretty evident that this edition will revive the marque and the motor company. Way to go GM, Chevy and Corvette Design Team!
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 58
Likes: 9
From: Henderson NV
Two things I've noticed a bit lately:
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Switching between radio stations using the steering wheel controls.
If you click it too fast, it will show in the DIC it's going to one radio station, but the center screen will show a different radio station (and will be the one actually played). This is pretty annoying since I know the order of the stations by heart and I like to quickly skip directly to the one I want simply by hitting UP or DOWN a couple times quickly.
Another issue is how slow it is to change stations. I press the UP or DOWN buttons on the steering wheel and... 1 second later... the DIC screen changes to the station list. Then the highlighted station changes, and... 1-2 seconds later... The radio finally plays that station. But then the list goes away quickly while you were listening for 1-2 seconds to see what was on that station and you have to do it all over again. So to "surf" through all the stations in my list (12 stations), it takes a very long time. Which is frustrating at best.
One of the things that's actually starting to really bug me is changing the driving mode. Sometimes when I turn the dial, the modes go the opposite direction that I turned the dial. THIS is definitely frustrating. If I'm in Sport mode and I want to go to Tour or Eco, sometimes It goes to Track instead.
If I try to change the driver modes quickly, it's a 50/50 chance I'll get the mode I wanted. Sometimes it doesn't read the turn at all... So I'll try to change the mode again, when suddenly the modes will change (without an animation) which seems to be working from the first time I tried, and now that I've made a second attempt, I get put into a mode (again without animation) that I don't want to be in.
I think the MAJOR lag in the controls for both the infotainment system and the DIC screen is causing a lot of frustration for me. I have no idea when it's working and when it's not. I'd say I run into this 1 out of every 3 times I drive the car. I do switch modes often. I go between Sport and Eco a lot. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'd ever use Tour mode when it's identical to Eco other than AFM. If I'm using tour mode, it's because I want to hear my passenger better, and AFM being active makes it easier. So I rarely use Tour.
The mode selections should have been in this order:
Weather > Tour > Eco > Sport > Track.
Do you have the latest infotainment update?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,615
Likes: 60
From: Haymarket Virginia
I took my car in for a few issues, one of them being Orange Peel on my lower panels and a GM Engineer came out and said "Paint was heavy by design" I'm serious! LMAO.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 9,526
Likes: 12
From: Los Angeles California
I see the mode switching lag, and the sometimes random mode switching the opposite way if you do it fast as well. And it is annoying. As for Eco vs tour mode, I disagree. Eco mode (according to the specs) changes the exhaust and APM, not just APM, and it seems to want to downshift (in autos) less often -- or perhaps not switch to "performance shift". As such, the order they put them in is correct, but perhaps an option to hide/auto skip modes you don't ever use would be nice. I'd also remember the last mode you were in when restarting the car always. The center console is slow to boot, the touch is very insensitive, and so slow to respond/react that pinch to zoom/swipe is useless.
)Yes, I do agree that if that lag wasn't there, this would be far less frustrating.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 366
Likes: 47
From: Walnut CA
Kelly!
Thanks again!
I went in for the service and got the upgrade as wellas the DIFF Fluid check. THe fluid was a quart low and they filled it up.
I have a non Z51 car and hoep this info helps others...
Thanks for the information sharing!!!
Thanks again!
I went in for the service and got the upgrade as wellas the DIFF Fluid check. THe fluid was a quart low and they filled it up.
I have a non Z51 car and hoep this info helps others...
Thanks for the information sharing!!!
You're welcome!
I am glad that I can help.
With the holidays it may take a few days to get this all set up for y'all, sorry for the anticipated wait.
1Bridog- If you send me the last 8 of your VIN or your order number I can tell you when your Stingray was built.
Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care
I am glad that I can help.
With the holidays it may take a few days to get this all set up for y'all, sorry for the anticipated wait.
1Bridog- If you send me the last 8 of your VIN or your order number I can tell you when your Stingray was built.
Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,338
Likes: 2
From: Snohomish WA
Kelly, sent you a PM yesterday....my dealer needs some help with the update scheduled for later this week. Can do?
You're welcome!
I am glad that I can help.
With the holidays it may take a few days to get this all set up for y'all, sorry for the anticipated wait.
1Bridog- If you send me the last 8 of your VIN or your order number I can tell you when your Stingray was built.
Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care
I am glad that I can help.
With the holidays it may take a few days to get this all set up for y'all, sorry for the anticipated wait.
1Bridog- If you send me the last 8 of your VIN or your order number I can tell you when your Stingray was built.
Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care
Racer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 391
Likes: 52
From: Lexington KY
I've got one grey armrest and one black armrest on a 2lt grey interior vert. Did not notice it until today after driving over 1000 miles. It is the driver's side that is black. Back to the dealer I go for a warranty swap.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,244
Likes: 122
From: st paul minnesota
I've got #307, delivered on October 4th following serving several weeks penance in Nashville. Tonight I read this entire thread to see what applies to mine. It's been in storage with 500 miles since early Nov. so I was curious to see what issues others are experiencing. Before I parked it the HVAC issue was definitely one I had as was the brake squeal and several rattles. Sounds like the flash will take care of the former but have there been any real solutions to the brake noise? It will be April until back on the road here in MN, so it will be good to bring it to the dealer with a list and the appropriate fixes available. By that time things should be sorted out. The rear hatch closing on mine is not extremely difficult but what bugs me about it is the way the new technology with the 'metal strip' was promoted as being such a great breakthrough and being the first application of this to allow the hatch to close with ease. Obviously this was not ready for prime time-along with several other things...
I've owned an early '84 (still have it) a '97, and an '05 which I kept as well. Unfortunately the C7 seems to be causing me the most concern this early on, which surprises me.
I've owned an early '84 (still have it) a '97, and an '05 which I kept as well. Unfortunately the C7 seems to be causing me the most concern this early on, which surprises me.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 94
Likes: 2
From: TX
I've got #307, delivered on October 4th following serving several weeks penance in Nashville. Tonight I read this entire thread to see what applies to mine. It's been in storage with 500 miles since early Nov. so I was curious to see what issues others are experiencing. Before I parked it the HVAC issue was definitely one I had as was the brake squeal and several rattles. Sounds like the flash will take care of the former but have there been any real solutions to the brake noise? It will be April until back on the road here in MN, so it will be good to bring it to the dealer with a list and the appropriate fixes available. By that time things should be sorted out. The rear hatch closing on mine is not extremely difficult but what bugs me about it is the way the new technology with the 'metal strip' was promoted as being such a great breakthrough and being the first application of this to allow the hatch to close with ease. Obviously this was not ready for prime time-along with several other things...
I've owned an early '84 (still have it) a '97, and an '05 which I kept as well. Unfortunately the C7 seems to be causing me the most concern this early on, which surprises me.
I've owned an early '84 (still have it) a '97, and an '05 which I kept as well. Unfortunately the C7 seems to be causing me the most concern this early on, which surprises me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,045
Likes: 4
From: Yorktown VA
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I've noticed mine works intermittently also. I'm not positive yet, but may have found the reason and I think it's written somewhere too, maybe in the manual. I've made sure (lately) even in the garage that the brake was 'on' when I shut down the car. So far it seems to work when I get in and start up, if the brake was already on, then one button push seems to work. Some others should try it and give feedback.
Note: I have the A6 and I'm sure it doesn't work automatically if I've pulled the selector out of park.
Note: I have the A6 and I'm sure it doesn't work automatically if I've pulled the selector out of park.
I checked the Owners Manual, page 3-4:
So if the car is off and P-brake not set, you have to hold the button down. If it is running or P-brake is set like mine is, you just press and release the button. That's what is working intermittently on my car. The easy exit function works every time. I am going to try the auto memory recall function and see if that works.
Race Director
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Kelly
Thank you for the help. Mucho appreciated. I will make sure to get both items updated.... Diff fluid and software update. Thank you
Question.... How will we know if there was any damage as a result of the low diff fluid? Will the dealer check the gear and mechanical items- not just top off the fluid?
Brian
Thank you for the help. Mucho appreciated. I will make sure to get both items updated.... Diff fluid and software update. Thank you
Question.... How will we know if there was any damage as a result of the low diff fluid? Will the dealer check the gear and mechanical items- not just top off the fluid?
Brian
You are very welcome! I am glad that you got everything taken care of at your dealership. You are all set now since they topped off your diff fluid.
Enjoy!
You are also very welcome, I am glad that I can be here to help out!
2800 miles and my center console started flaking out on me today. Lowered the display and back up again and it stopped, at least for now.
Kelly J.- going to put you on the spot again, does GM plan to have a recall/replacement from a different manufacturer for this issue about April?
Thanks
Kelly J.- going to put you on the spot again, does GM plan to have a recall/replacement from a different manufacturer for this issue about April?
Thanks
With this one I do not mind at all. We are working on getting a plan together for the center console concerns. I do know that this concern has been reported to the appropriate departments. I do not have a plan just yet, but when something becomes available, I will let y'all know ASAP. Thanks!
I hope y'all have a wonderful New Year,
Kelly J.
Chevrolet Customer Care
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
Likes: 9
From: Richmond Texas
Hi Kelly,
Can you tell me when my car was "born'? I ordered a 2LT but was lucky enough to purchased a 3LT that another had cancelled so I am not sure about the date created. Just been wondering about updates and the diff fluid, etc.
VIN # XE5107315. Happy New Year!!
Can you tell me when my car was "born'? I ordered a 2LT but was lucky enough to purchased a 3LT that another had cancelled so I am not sure about the date created. Just been wondering about updates and the diff fluid, etc.
VIN # XE5107315. Happy New Year!!
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 29
Likes: 9
From: Richmond Texas
