Engine Rattle
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2012
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These isn't new technology but it sounds like the supplier has a quality issue. Here is a pretty good explanation of the system from Gates: http://www.gates.com/europe/file_dis...Tensioners.pdf
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
I would not count on it. GM has a habit of not fixing issues until the next generation i.e. C8. Same issues remained for the C5 for the entire 7 years of production. Some of the C5 issues still exist today in not only the C7 but other GM cars like the infamous "Rocking Seat" issue. I had a 1997 Cadillac Seville had that issue as well. Then there is the leaky rear axle seal in C5's which has popped up again in the C7. I am guessing with low production cars like the Corvette GM doesn't like to put a lot of effort into correcting issues.
Are there issues that linger thought the life cycle of a model, sure. But as an owner of a 2005, 2008, and 2012 C6, I can assure you that even issues I/we saw in 2005 were addressed and no longer present by later models.
The only major issue I had with my 05 was roof delaminating. Anyone remember that one? Well, they fixed/replaced the existing roofs (even some beyond warranty) and modified the design for production moving forward.
Last edited by Big Lebowski; Mar 22, 2014 at 12:26 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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here is a picture with my macro lens crammed in there
http://gilmore.chem.northwestern.edu/dsc_0550.jpg
http://gilmore.chem.northwestern.edu/dsc_0550.jpg
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Actually I have to eat my words on the C7 and rocking seat issue. I did a search and found only one mention and that was someone asking "IF" anyone had the C7 rocking seat issue? Not that he did. Sorry for that but other instances where GM has let issues go far to long are well documented.
Cruising
Joined: Jun 2014
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rattle
This is a defective part from whomever is making it. GM needs to make them fix it or find a new supplier.
