** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
7th Gear
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From: Haslet tx
Crystal red z51 3lt 620 miles
So I'm taking my c7 in tomorrow as the brakes squeal at low speeds when barely applying the brakes (15mph-0) I thought maybe brake dust or new brakes but this sounds like a bus. And worst it doesn't do it every single time so gonna have to recreate it for the dealer. Does it 8/10 times tho so shouldn't b a problem. Read around that it's common with ceramic brakes but def not acceptable on a 70k car. Will keep updated on solutions. Wish me luck!
So I'm taking my c7 in tomorrow as the brakes squeal at low speeds when barely applying the brakes (15mph-0) I thought maybe brake dust or new brakes but this sounds like a bus. And worst it doesn't do it every single time so gonna have to recreate it for the dealer. Does it 8/10 times tho so shouldn't b a problem. Read around that it's common with ceramic brakes but def not acceptable on a 70k car. Will keep updated on solutions. Wish me luck!
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From: Haslet tx
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Dealer resolved problem by adjusting Fender
Just wanted to provide an update.
The dealer service Department researched the issue - passenger door rubbing front fender, as reported by others and experienced on my car. They found an information bulletin # PI1220 issued by Chevy for this issue. The master tech said he had to realign the front fender to meet the desired door gap spec. He said my door gap, where rubbing was occurring, was just 2mm. This is below manufacturer specification.
Dealer was very attentive and diligent and put their best guy on the work. All appears good after getting the car back.
The dealer service Department researched the issue - passenger door rubbing front fender, as reported by others and experienced on my car. They found an information bulletin # PI1220 issued by Chevy for this issue. The master tech said he had to realign the front fender to meet the desired door gap spec. He said my door gap, where rubbing was occurring, was just 2mm. This is below manufacturer specification.
Dealer was very attentive and diligent and put their best guy on the work. All appears good after getting the car back.
Bringing car in tomorrow to dealer for what is now the INFAMOUS C7 Passenger Door POOR factory misalignment.
In this case the rubbing has caused a paint chip where door is rubbing against inside fender. Love the car but this is rather unacceptable since others have been pointing this problem out for months. My car was built on about March 24. Other posts have same issue dating back to last fall and earlier this year.
C'mon Bowling Green get that guy/gal on the passenger side "QA" relieved of his/her duties- not good to be chipping brand new doors from factory misalignments!
Wish I read prior posts before my son noticed the issue on the passenger side door...and chipped.
Hope dealer can rectify gap issue and not cause bigger snafu...
In this case the rubbing has caused a paint chip where door is rubbing against inside fender. Love the car but this is rather unacceptable since others have been pointing this problem out for months. My car was built on about March 24. Other posts have same issue dating back to last fall and earlier this year.
C'mon Bowling Green get that guy/gal on the passenger side "QA" relieved of his/her duties- not good to be chipping brand new doors from factory misalignments!
Wish I read prior posts before my son noticed the issue on the passenger side door...and chipped.
Hope dealer can rectify gap issue and not cause bigger snafu...
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From: Freedom PA
I had this happen to me. It gets very complicated trying to get the gaps correct. If the hood to bumper gap is not equal across the front then the drivers side fender must be moved forward also, just to even the hood/bumper gap. Then the door may need to be adjusted as well. It goes on & on, panel by panel until you reach the rear bumper. If you don't have even gaps by that point then the frame is sprung, and you start shaving material from the door, or fender edge to even up the gaps. Oh ya this will then require repainting panels.
They may have just swapped one bad gap for different one somewhere else. Just your typical Magicians miss direction trick.
ED
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thanks...
Leaving as is...but do believe the hood to fender gap widened on passenger side. Robbing Peter to pay Paul, to resolve bigger issue of door rubbing front fender. Shame Bowling Green is allowing cars out with this misalignment on the passenger door, in the first place?
Check the gap across the front of the hood at the front bumper. If they shifted the passenger side fender forward they may have made this gap wider on the passenger side of the bumper compared to the driver side.
I had this happen to me. It gets very complicated trying to get the gaps correct. If the hood to bumper gap is not equal across the front then the drivers side fender must be moved forward also, just to even the hood/bumper gap. Then the door may need to be adjusted as well. It goes on & on, panel by panel until you reach the rear bumper. If you don't have even gaps by that point then the frame is sprung, and you start shaving material from the door, or fender edge to even up the gaps. Oh ya this will then require repainting panels.
They may have just swapped one bad gap for different one somewhere else. Just your typical Magicians miss direction trick.
ED
I had this happen to me. It gets very complicated trying to get the gaps correct. If the hood to bumper gap is not equal across the front then the drivers side fender must be moved forward also, just to even the hood/bumper gap. Then the door may need to be adjusted as well. It goes on & on, panel by panel until you reach the rear bumper. If you don't have even gaps by that point then the frame is sprung, and you start shaving material from the door, or fender edge to even up the gaps. Oh ya this will then require repainting panels.
They may have just swapped one bad gap for different one somewhere else. Just your typical Magicians miss direction trick.
ED
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From: Cranford NJ
Z51 Vin Number 24161 Build date 5/1/2015 Crystal Red Metallic, Chrome wheels. 143 Miles
Paint looks fine, not OP that I can see. Small pit mark on one of the chrome wheels.
My passenger side door does not close easily. Same with the back hatch.
I seem to be missing some type of tool that goes in the top of the battery cover, as there is an indent, but nothing in it. Anyone know what goes in the indent?
My 3LT leather dashboard has a bump on the passenger side on the curve. The passenger and driver side seat backs have a scrap and or what looks like some type of paint mark.
There were some oil droppings next to the area of the oil fill area. Wondering if I should go thru the hassle of seeing if there is oil in the mass air sensor area as i don't know if this may have been an over fill issue.
The dealer lost the transport bag the car comes with, so I’m assuming they did not really look at check list as part of the delivery process.
Paint looks fine, not OP that I can see. Small pit mark on one of the chrome wheels.
My passenger side door does not close easily. Same with the back hatch.
I seem to be missing some type of tool that goes in the top of the battery cover, as there is an indent, but nothing in it. Anyone know what goes in the indent?
My 3LT leather dashboard has a bump on the passenger side on the curve. The passenger and driver side seat backs have a scrap and or what looks like some type of paint mark.
There were some oil droppings next to the area of the oil fill area. Wondering if I should go thru the hassle of seeing if there is oil in the mass air sensor area as i don't know if this may have been an over fill issue.
The dealer lost the transport bag the car comes with, so I’m assuming they did not really look at check list as part of the delivery process.
Last edited by petemoss; May 14, 2014 at 07:41 AM.
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