I shut the trunk with the cord hanging out on the side.
** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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Sharp driveway turning
I love my C7!!! #2726...only issue with me is the jerking of the front wheels during a sharp low speed turn in a parking or driveway movement...any one experience it and have a solution.
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 34,920
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From: NE South Carolina
I love my C7!!! #2726...only issue with me is the jerking of the front wheels during a sharp low speed turn in a parking or driveway movement...any one experience it and have a solution.
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
Scroll down to the title Wheel Chatter (that is what GM calls it.)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: st paul minnesota
Back to the hatch closing issue; I reread the article from Sept. '13 that touts the AHV (active hatch vent) technology that includes the SMA (shape memory alloy) and the activator that is supposed to allow for 30% less effort when closing the hatch. If this technology is supposedly working as designed on our cars how bad would it be without it? (Yes, I realize the hatch closes easily with a door or window open, but that is not always the case.) In my opinion, this is more like a gimmick that really hasn't proven itself based on the difficulties many have closing the hatch. This is not a deal-breaker for me liking my car, but just one of those irritants that should be easy to fix and should be addressed as the C7 evolves.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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I love my C7!!! #2726...only issue with me is the jerking of the front wheels during a sharp low speed turn in a parking or driveway movement...any one experience it and have a solution.
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
I've owned three prior Corvettes (1980, 2003 & 2008) and never remember that issue.
Side note: My wife and I did the factory and museum tour for our delivery process and had Bobby as our guide...Everything was exciting and a great experience.....I'll remember it for ever!!!! Many thanks!!!
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 16
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Vin#1533. Since I keep my C7 inside and on a battery tenderand covered, I have the following question. When inserting the power cord in the rear socket, of course the cargo lights come on and won't go off unless I completely shut the hatch on the cable. Seems like this will ruin the weatherstripping over time. Any better way I am interested in trying including removing the bulbs. Thanks in advance for any help.
Drifting
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From: Loveland, CO
I saw the same issue with the rear charger port. Didn't want to close deck on wire. Hooked up under hood to positive and negative ground. Can leave hood open a little, or run cord under the car.
Ralph.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wisconsin
Vin#1533. Since I keep my C7 inside and on a battery tenderand covered, I have the following question. When inserting the power cord in the rear socket, of course the cargo lights come on and won't go off unless I completely shut the hatch on the cable. Seems like this will ruin the weatherstripping over time. Any better way I am interested in trying including removing the bulbs. Thanks in advance for any help.
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
I did the same. Mine is in the garage, uncovered so watched as the light went off and stayed off!
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5
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From: phoenix az
Flashing screen
Just picked up my base Lt2 2 weeks ago vin7430 the screen went crazy. took it back next day. Gm overnighted new screen all is fine. Interesting sidelight. Why dash was apart they installed an ignition wire for radar detector coming out thru the defroster vent. No ugly cords anywhere yea all is fine. Drove it to California fem phoenix best ride ever.
Intermediate
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From: Hickory North Carolina
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
Scroll down to the title Wheel Chatter (that is what GM calls it.)"
You'll see my research with pictures shows it is much more than wide tires in the C7. My C6 had the same width tires and the Z06's were even wider and neither had the issue as much as the C7! On my web site I describe Ackerman steering which is part of the issue, the effect of the low profile racing type summer tires (worse with the Z51) GM info about the tighter turning radius in the C7 and their "it's no problem" statemant in the Owner's Manual. The solution I suggest, turning the steering wheel less when the tires are cold- works!
Last edited by JerryU; Jan 1, 2014 at 02:06 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Loveland, CO
JerryU, this is the first I have heard of a TSB on the tire chatter issue also. I doubt there is anything can be done at this stage of the game.
I read and understand you article on the cause of the chatter, but do not agree with your solution of turning less sharply to resolve the issue. Why have a sharper turning radius if you can't use it? I wonder how many purchasers will track their car and take advantage of the GM design perimeters. I would suspect that the percentage of "street" drivers will far outnumber the track buyers. Should a car and the tires be designed for the occasional track user, or the larger number of daily drivers? This may be as issue of too many ordering the Z51 option, but I would guess the front steering geometry is the same for all these cars.
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth.
Ralph
I read and understand you article on the cause of the chatter, but do not agree with your solution of turning less sharply to resolve the issue. Why have a sharper turning radius if you can't use it? I wonder how many purchasers will track their car and take advantage of the GM design perimeters. I would suspect that the percentage of "street" drivers will far outnumber the track buyers. Should a car and the tires be designed for the occasional track user, or the larger number of daily drivers? This may be as issue of too many ordering the Z51 option, but I would guess the front steering geometry is the same for all these cars.
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth.
Ralph
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
JerryU, this is the first I have heard of a TSB on the tire chatter issue also. I doubt there is anything can be done at this stage of the game.
I read and understand you article on the cause of the chatter, but do not agree with your solution of turning less sharply to resolve the issue. Why have a sharper turning radius if you can't use it? I wonder how many purchasers will track their car and take advantage of the GM design perimeters. I would suspect that the percentage of "street" drivers will far outnumber the track buyers. Should a car and the tires be designed for the occasional track user, or the larger number of daily drivers? This may be as issue of too many ordering the Z51 option, but I would guess the front steering geometry is the same for all these cars.
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth.
Ralph
I read and understand you article on the cause of the chatter, but do not agree with your solution of turning less sharply to resolve the issue. Why have a sharper turning radius if you can't use it? I wonder how many purchasers will track their car and take advantage of the GM design perimeters. I would suspect that the percentage of "street" drivers will far outnumber the track buyers. Should a car and the tires be designed for the occasional track user, or the larger number of daily drivers? This may be as issue of too many ordering the Z51 option, but I would guess the front steering geometry is the same for all these cars.
Anyway, just my 2 cents worth.
Ralph
GM could have left the turning radius the same as the C6 and from what I have found, using less than full lock, t would be more like the C6. If you don't get the Z51 option the standard tires should be less of an issue. I purchased the Z51 to use the capability. Turning ½ turn less when the tires are cold is a good compromise for me. In my opinion, I prefer GM built the car just the way they did, but to each his own.
Last edited by JerryU; Jan 1, 2014 at 12:31 PM.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Russellville TN
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Hi 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!
LOL thanks for putting me on the spot, Time.
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
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!
LOL thanks for putting me on the spot, Time.
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
Have a great New Year and thanks for all the help.
Heel & Toe
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Navigator
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 9
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From: Arlington Texas
HI, I dont know this i have z51 3lt an I found out that the batterie cover have space for a toll i don't know what is use for. I check my cousins c7 as well and he doesn't have it either I call my sales man and they gonna investigate, you can check you owner manual if is there you have it too.
Last edited by Noel Ramos Arita; Jan 2, 2014 at 09:32 AM.