KingMotley

With all those paint issues I can't imagine that they would even try and do a repaint. It would be quicker just to strip her naked and put on all new pretty clothes. GM can save the old clothes for a test vehicle, put them on some movie car they are about to smash up, or more crash testing.

Crossed Flags Fan

Maybe not exactly livid, but waiting 3 weeks, after I already paid for it?

Precedence's been set. Chevy's done it in the last month for at least one Camaro with paint issues and at least one Vette with mechanical issues.

jagamajajaran

My service manager said they would likely want to keep the parts with issues for testing so they can properly evaluate why there were issues in the first place.

KaKruisin

Nice to see them step up and do the right thing. I am sure they are getting the message about these paint issues. I picked my car up at the Museum last week, and after reading about some of these issues, I inspected the paint very carefully - fortunately the paint on my car looks good. I hope that you are happy with the results, and I suspect that your case will make a difference for future Corvette buyers.

Red Lightening

It won't be a paint repair they will replace ALL of the body panels with issues.

Red Lightening

Yes this is what they will do.

mark1107

Awesome of GM. I'm happy for you.

VETTE-NV

It's great to see GM stepping up and doing the right thing. Not to say they wouldn't do this regardless, but with the power of the internet....the whole world is watching....they sort of HAVE TO.

I'm sure your car will be perfect when you finally get it back.

D nice

I saw my first c7 in person last Sunday at a car show...A dealer display.

Several paint issues jumped out at me...
-heavy build up on edges of body panels + 1/16" to 3/32"(I guess clear)
-very heavy orange peal...you can tell where some of it was knocked down and buffed out...but only the areas that were convenient. Front quarters by stingray logo was the heaviest orange peel I have ever seen on a new car!

-This car also had body panels way out of alignment...1/8-3/16 deflection in body lines from one panel to another. Rear bumper skin had gap issues...probably measured 3/16" to 3/8". A-pillar and roof transitions had 1/8" + deflections in edge lines.

My wife and I were very surprised at the obvious lack of QC at GM. We both agreed that it looked like a prototype or kit car. I am sure they will work out the bugs...and cant wait for the wide body version!!

Reminds me of a new Golf course that I worked at in College. It opened 3 or 4 months too soon...the grass was not ready, and players were pissed when they got finished.

Adrian-S

Good job to GM for going the extra mile to make it right!

-adrian

red2012

BS. If they went the extra mile in QC like they should have the op wouldn't be in this predicament to begin with. GM is only sorry now because they got caught!

isdnews

WOW, Jagamaetc.etc...... the GM response is, indeed, extremely impressive. They're definitely doing the right thing by you, and that's what matters. And you've got the right attitude about it, too.

It's really encouraging to read this - both their corporate response to the issues, and your response to the problems and the way the company is handling it.

I'm fortunate to have been one of the ones with the 'perfect paint and fit/finish' on my car. I'm sorry it wasn't that way for you - but it will be "all good" within a matter of weeks.

Red Lightening

honestly GM should just build him a replacement car and call it a day. He should be left to drive this one until the new one can be built, then take the old one back fix it and run it through the GM auction. He shouldn't be with out his Corvette for any weeks period. It's a shame GM can't get its act together and do it right from the start.

jagamajajaran

I appreciate the comments. Since I haven't disclosed all that GM has indicated they plan to do for me, suffice it to say that I am okay with not having my new Corvette to drive for a few weeks. If I have to have a new car, that will be okay, too. I would, however, prefer to keep the car I have because 1) it's already broken in, and 2) It is a lower VIN than I would have otherwise. But if they do decide to just build another car for me, I will be happy with that as well.

SD1

Nothing impressive at all about this situation unless you are impressed with incompetence.

<<427_V8>>

It's amazing you guys think GM is doing anything above and beyond - this is what should be expected of any car company at a minimum. They are completely inconveniencing their customers and then worst of all - there's no guarantee that the issue won't be on the next car.

They should let him keep his car until they can deliver a flawless new car to him - it's simple.

Turbooo2u

I can't believe you have to be without your new car for an extended length of time.

Shodanusmc

If they really wanted to do the right thing, they should give him a new car with a deep discount. I would not want a repaint or a rebuild.

KenHorse

Anyone keeping track of the color(s) that have major paint flaws?

Seems to be a LOT of VY involved

VETTE-NV

Just curious: why the secrecy? Has GM asked you not to disclose what they plan to do for you? As far a s having a low VIN, I'm not sure that's such a great thing to have if issues with the early cars continue.