** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Los Angeles California
My seat memory SET button does the same thing. I'm not sure if it's the button or something else. Holding button 1, 2 or EXIT works as expected, but resetting the positions with the SET button is iffy at best. I've notified my dealer and CS of this problem. Next time I'm in for an oil change I'll have them look at it.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Beaumont Tx
UPDATE: Easy exit does work. I re-read the threads and the manual and I got confused. I thought Easy Exit meant, it would slide everything back to easily exit the car. Not the case. This thread has so many random issues intertwined, I got lost in all this. My bad.
As for the details:
12/9 - Purchased car
12/18 - Car goes in for Low Rear Diff Recall. No issues found for me.
1/7 - Car needs HVAC Flash update
- Needed my heated seats checked (they still suck post HVAC update -- dealer said the HVAC update might make my seats warmer. I don't think they did
- Needed my the seat cover replaced on my drivers seat. I got a piece of clothing caught on the Corvette emblem near the headrest and it broke. Apparently you can't just buy this emblem (I bet it costs like a nickel to make). Instead, they needed to replace my entire seat cover. This is ludicrous if you ask me
- I found two chips under my mirror. More details in this post (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...r-mirrors.html)
Dealer fixed these issues and repainted my mirrors. Car was gone 8 days.
1/15 - Went to pick up my car, looked at the mirrors, and saw the White paint they used didn't match the body color of the car. Dealer said GM has used the same paint code for Arctic White for 22 years. Dealer h Had to reschedule to drop off again
1/21 - Dropped off car with expectation to pick up on 1/24 with correctly painted mirrors
1/24 - Dealer says the paint code from GM doesn't match the paint they mixed to match the car. The need to keep my car another week while a rep from Dupont comes out, uses a special camera to analyze, match, and then order a custom batch of Arctic White to match my car. Finally got my car back just after the Super Bowl.
Glad I don't need to do anything for the Easy Exit, but now that I get it, I see why people are upset at the feature. It's *** backward.
As for the details:
12/9 - Purchased car
12/18 - Car goes in for Low Rear Diff Recall. No issues found for me.
1/7 - Car needs HVAC Flash update
- Needed my heated seats checked (they still suck post HVAC update -- dealer said the HVAC update might make my seats warmer. I don't think they did
- Needed my the seat cover replaced on my drivers seat. I got a piece of clothing caught on the Corvette emblem near the headrest and it broke. Apparently you can't just buy this emblem (I bet it costs like a nickel to make). Instead, they needed to replace my entire seat cover. This is ludicrous if you ask me
- I found two chips under my mirror. More details in this post (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...r-mirrors.html)
Dealer fixed these issues and repainted my mirrors. Car was gone 8 days.
1/15 - Went to pick up my car, looked at the mirrors, and saw the White paint they used didn't match the body color of the car. Dealer said GM has used the same paint code for Arctic White for 22 years. Dealer h Had to reschedule to drop off again
1/21 - Dropped off car with expectation to pick up on 1/24 with correctly painted mirrors
1/24 - Dealer says the paint code from GM doesn't match the paint they mixed to match the car. The need to keep my car another week while a rep from Dupont comes out, uses a special camera to analyze, match, and then order a custom batch of Arctic White to match my car. Finally got my car back just after the Super Bowl.
Glad I don't need to do anything for the Easy Exit, but now that I get it, I see why people are upset at the feature. It's *** backward.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Marietta GA
Other than the seat memory issues, my car has been flawless. I'm sure that probably raises my angst over that one issue, but it is what it is.
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Advanced
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: NJ
Rear camera view
I've not figured out/calibrated the lines.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: bradenton Fl.
I see license plate plus view out the rear, too. Maybe it is a wide angle lense so you can see what's right up against eh rear of the car? Did you ever hear back from anyone in the know on this? Don't know if it is a design feature or problem.
I've not figured out/calibrated the lines.
I've not figured out/calibrated the lines.
Team Owner
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From: salem OR
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Salina Kansas
Dealer completed 2 Recalls yesterday.
I took our C7 with 2000 miles to the Dealer yesterday. Was there about 8 hours. They did a software update (reflash) per Bulletin PI1101B to reprogram the Body Control Module, HVAC Control Module, Radio, & Instrument Panel Cluster.
Also checked the Rear Differential Fluid Level per Campaign 9090 9100238. They had added fluid back in November and found it was OK at this time.
They reprogrammed ECM & IPC according to Campaign 9090 9100348 "Engine Protection Mode Activated During Aggressive Drive".
They checked a couple other minor issues but couldn't duplicate them.
On my 90 mile trip back home the Nav Screen, Instrument Cluster, and Radio functioned properly and the car seemed to run better in Eco Mode. The AC light still stayed on all the time in Auto mode, but the system seemed to keep the temp more consistent.
My Service Consultant was terrific and they did give me a rental to drive for the day.
Also checked the Rear Differential Fluid Level per Campaign 9090 9100238. They had added fluid back in November and found it was OK at this time.
They reprogrammed ECM & IPC according to Campaign 9090 9100348 "Engine Protection Mode Activated During Aggressive Drive".
They checked a couple other minor issues but couldn't duplicate them.
On my 90 mile trip back home the Nav Screen, Instrument Cluster, and Radio functioned properly and the car seemed to run better in Eco Mode. The AC light still stayed on all the time in Auto mode, but the system seemed to keep the temp more consistent.
My Service Consultant was terrific and they did give me a rental to drive for the day.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Los Angeles California
They replaced my radio display with a new upgraded part because it wouldn't go up every time. They found a loose connector to my right exhaust valve (NPP) and re-routed the wiring to fit correctly. (Does that mean it wasn't measured right from the factory?) They also checked my diff fluid (part of one of the recalls) and said my diff fluid was low (they refilled it). They also said that my radio station changing should be fixed (it wouldn't always work). I haven't tested it yet, but I would have a hard time believing it's fixed since I know (as a programmer) what the issue probably is.
There were other things checked, but I have a feeling I'll be taking the car in for more work later. They gave me a 2013 Camaro as a loaner... That made me appreciate my C7 more than I'd ever realized I could appreciate it. I liked my C7 before. Now I love my C7. I wrote an Email to Chevy stating how incredibly crappy the rental Camaro was and how it aggravated me at every turn.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ten Mile TN
However hate the memory seat issues with the Manual car. Really pisses me off. The radio memory buttons suck too. Way to much effort and time with eyes off road to get to Favorites and even worse to scroll to the next five.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2013
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Hey Dave, Im with you on the radio! I still cant figure out how to set more than 5 favorites and move through them. majorly frustrated. Dealer was no help. any tips? Thanks a ton to anyone who can steer me in the right direction here.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Walnut CA
possible tip
Heel & Toe
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