** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Bridgewater NJ
Yes it will I had that done the first day I picked mine up. An interesting asie. While they had the dash apart i had them run a wire tied to the ignition thru the defroster vent to supply a radar detector since I didn't want it going from the power port to the window. They did it for almost no cost since the dash was apart.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Ashland Va.
OK, got the Z51 back this afternoon and I did take it around the block a few times to try and determine if things were better or just so/so. here's what I found so far:..
2. The radio control panel was replaced to fix the screen rolling and going black. Apparently the dash had to be removed for this fix. So far so good. I will say the screen seems to operate slightly faster and far less pressure is required on the screen to make changes or navigate around...
2. The radio control panel was replaced to fix the screen rolling and going black. Apparently the dash had to be removed for this fix. So far so good. I will say the screen seems to operate slightly faster and far less pressure is required on the screen to make changes or navigate around...
Racer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Russellville TN
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Customer states the display will roll and go black.
Checked. Found PIC 5934A. Radio control panel internal failure.
Per TAC replaced the radio control panel.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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I dropped off my Z51 (VIN #2498) at the dealer on Thursday for some of the common issues:
1. DIC and center console too dim at dusk
2. Center console rolling and going black
3. Center console freezing and not allowing changes (not related to #2)
4. Heated seats not heating
5. HVAC issues
6. Service bulletin for rear differential level
They called me today and said they loaded all the "approved" updates but they didn't fix my issues. On Monday the factory is going to remote connect to the car and install "unreleased" updates.
Not sure what all this means but I'll let you know (hopefully) on Monday.
1. DIC and center console too dim at dusk
2. Center console rolling and going black
3. Center console freezing and not allowing changes (not related to #2)
4. Heated seats not heating
5. HVAC issues
6. Service bulletin for rear differential level
They called me today and said they loaded all the "approved" updates but they didn't fix my issues. On Monday the factory is going to remote connect to the car and install "unreleased" updates.
Not sure what all this means but I'll let you know (hopefully) on Monday.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Los Angeles California
Actually, mine was the same. I never received the recall bulletin or anything of that sort. When I took my car in for the minor repairs, they did a 30-point inspection and found that not only was my car supposed to be part of that recall, but that my diff fluid was "a little lower than it should be." Apparently it wasn't nearly as bad as others, but they topped it off before giving me the car back.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Russellville TN
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
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E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
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From: NE South Carolina
My C7 was delivered in early October. I never received a call etc to have the dif fluid checked. I understood it was not a recall. However I received a PM from a Chevy Rep on this Forum when she asked for my VIN to check out the seat memory issue. The response said they recommended a dif check. I went to the local dealer who has a trained C7 service tech. He updated the software for the dash light dimmer and showed me how he checked the dif fluid; mine was fine.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Ashland Va.
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VIN 1719
Alignment problem where vehicle pulls to the right. Went to dealer and they realigned vehicle and still pulls to the right. Ordering new tires.
Also, while NPP engaged and going about 50mph while tach is around 2k RPS sounds like NPP shuts off. This is when system is set to always be open.
Alignment problem where vehicle pulls to the right. Went to dealer and they realigned vehicle and still pulls to the right. Ordering new tires.
Also, while NPP engaged and going about 50mph while tach is around 2k RPS sounds like NPP shuts off. This is when system is set to always be open.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Thomas Texas
My C7 was delivered in early October. I never received a call etc to have the dif fluid checked. I understood it was not a recall. However I received a PM from a Chevy Rep on this Forum when she asked for my VIN to check out the seat memory issue. The response said they recommended a dif check. I went to the local dealer who has a trained C7 service tech. He updated the software for the dash light dimmer and showed me how he checked the dif fluid; mine was fine.
Dropped it off at the dealer for software update. No recall notice received. VIN#2429 museum delivery 10/17. Dealer added 1.5 qts.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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There is also a problem with the rear seals leaking in cold temps. There is a design flaw with the current seals. Go to the post about rear seal leaks.
Last edited by 450hp mike9; Mar 14, 2014 at 10:08 AM.
1st Gear
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Legroom in the C7? Makes no sense to me.
I own a C6.....and I halve been a corvette owner for decades. Last summer my son and I went to Carlysle to see the new C7. We loved it. However sitting in it felt a bit tight. Well, yesterday I actually got to drive one and clearly the legroom is substantially tighter than my C6. Chevy shows the legroom as essentially the same. But my 6 ft 2 inch body doesn't lie! Though my left leg was " ok", my right leg was very bent and hitting the underside of the dash. Not the case in my C6' no matter how I set the seat, I simply couldn't get comfortable. Love the car otherwise,
I own a C6.....and I halve been a corvette owner for decades. Last summer my son and I went to Carlysle to see the new C7. We loved it. However sitting in it felt a bit tight. Well, yesterday I actually got to drive one and clearly the legroom is substantially tighter than my C6. Chevy shows the legroom as essentially the same. But my 6 ft 2 inch body doesn't lie! Though my left leg was " ok", my right leg was very bent and hitting the underside of the dash. Not the case in my C6' no matter how I set the seat, I simply couldn't get comfortable. Love the car otherwise,
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I'm hoping someone can help with a problem I've experienced since I took delivery of my C7 on Feb 25th....
Every time I get into the car, I have a hard time getting out. I open the door to get out and am unable to get my hands to let go of the steering wheel. Thank G-d my wife gives me the dinner call or else I'd be stuck in there.
I've also found myself just sitting in the car in the garage, playing with (and trying to learn) all the features.
Anyone else experienced this?
Every time I get into the car, I have a hard time getting out. I open the door to get out and am unable to get my hands to let go of the steering wheel. Thank G-d my wife gives me the dinner call or else I'd be stuck in there.
I've also found myself just sitting in the car in the garage, playing with (and trying to learn) all the features.
Anyone else experienced this?
Pro
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Concord NH
I'm hoping someone can help with a problem I've experienced since I took delivery of my C7 on Feb 25th....
Every time I get into the car, I have a hard time getting out. I open the door to get out and am unable to get my hands to let go of the steering wheel. Thank G-d my wife gives me the dinner call or else I'd be stuck in there.
I've also found myself just sitting in the car in the garage, playing with (and trying to learn) all the features.
Anyone else experienced this?
Every time I get into the car, I have a hard time getting out. I open the door to get out and am unable to get my hands to let go of the steering wheel. Thank G-d my wife gives me the dinner call or else I'd be stuck in there.
I've also found myself just sitting in the car in the garage, playing with (and trying to learn) all the features.
Anyone else experienced this?
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2014
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My first corvette and I agree, it certainly is not the easiest to get out of.
I have my exit setting putting the steering wheel all the way up (to allow my knees to escape), and then I both grab onto the wheel to pull myself out and also push down with my left hand on the door sill. Then, I essentially roll out of the car without putting too much pressure on my 55 year old back or knees.
That said, I still love the car and consider the ungraceful exit part of the car's character.
I have my exit setting putting the steering wheel all the way up (to allow my knees to escape), and then I both grab onto the wheel to pull myself out and also push down with my left hand on the door sill. Then, I essentially roll out of the car without putting too much pressure on my 55 year old back or knees.
That said, I still love the car and consider the ungraceful exit part of the car's character.
Last edited by ahesq; Mar 15, 2014 at 08:46 PM. Reason: typo
Instructor
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My A/C Compressor works fine, but it is noisy. More noticeable at idle and slow start accelerations.
It sounds like the old Ford power steering pumps of the 1980's. Turn off the A/C and noise is gone.
Luxury cars have small mufflers installed on the high pressure line out of the compressor to eliminate this. Wonder why Chevy didn't install one for this car.
My 2013 Camaro SS I traded in for my C7 had zero compressor noise.
Anyone else out there notice this?
It sounds like the old Ford power steering pumps of the 1980's. Turn off the A/C and noise is gone.
Luxury cars have small mufflers installed on the high pressure line out of the compressor to eliminate this. Wonder why Chevy didn't install one for this car.
My 2013 Camaro SS I traded in for my C7 had zero compressor noise.
Anyone else out there notice this?
Navigator
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: BARTLETT (MEMPHIS) TN
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Stay tuned.......
Ray p.
Instructor
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One other problem I have noticed:
7 sp manual - gear crunch into 2nd and sometimes 3rd
When the car is cold, I experience a small crunch when shifting into 2nd, and sometimes 3rd. If I wait a second before shifting into 2nd, no crunch.
No problem with any other gears.
When hot, no problem at all with 2nd and 3rd.
Any one else have this problem?
7 sp manual - gear crunch into 2nd and sometimes 3rd
When the car is cold, I experience a small crunch when shifting into 2nd, and sometimes 3rd. If I wait a second before shifting into 2nd, no crunch.
No problem with any other gears.
When hot, no problem at all with 2nd and 3rd.
Any one else have this problem?
Navigator
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 9
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From: BARTLETT (MEMPHIS) TN
npp
VIN 1719
Alignment problem where vehicle pulls to the right. Went to dealer and they realigned vehicle and still pulls to the right. Ordering new tires.
Also, while NPP engaged and going about 50mph while tach is around 2k RPS sounds like NPP shuts off. This is when system is set to always be open.
Alignment problem where vehicle pulls to the right. Went to dealer and they realigned vehicle and still pulls to the right. Ordering new tires.
Also, while NPP engaged and going about 50mph while tach is around 2k RPS sounds like NPP shuts off. This is when system is set to always be open.
Stay tuned and 'hopefully' i will have an answer
RAY P.