First year, Beware!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Missouri
My first year 2005 had lots of issues and was involved in two recalls and several TSB's. Dead Battery Syndrome, delaminating top, crank pulley bolt, bad speakers, muting radio, squealing brakes, defective hatch lock, plus a few others. It took about 2 years to get it all sorted out, after which it became totally reliable. So yes, my 2005 did have a slew of unique first year issues.
My 2009 vert had two recalls for the top, and also had one bad battery replaced. Overall, it had much fewer problems than my 2005.
I think at least some first year problems with the Vette are not unusual, and typically are worked out as the car moves through production changes and updates. This does not mean that everyone will have a problem, but I believe they tend to be more common than later years. CR reliability surveys will usually show this trend for many GM products.
This doesn't mean that anyone should avoid buying a first year Vette, but it shouldn't be a complete surprise if a trip or two to the dealer's service department may be required to sort an early build issue or two out.
My 2009 vert had two recalls for the top, and also had one bad battery replaced. Overall, it had much fewer problems than my 2005.
I think at least some first year problems with the Vette are not unusual, and typically are worked out as the car moves through production changes and updates. This does not mean that everyone will have a problem, but I believe they tend to be more common than later years. CR reliability surveys will usually show this trend for many GM products.
This doesn't mean that anyone should avoid buying a first year Vette, but it shouldn't be a complete surprise if a trip or two to the dealer's service department may be required to sort an early build issue or two out.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Danbury CT
If history holds true they'll be having problems next year, and the year after, and the year after that! The cars are supposed to be reliable, well built and well finished. I leave it up to the experts to fill in the blanks.
Team Owner
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Race Director
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Yawn....
I'll ask for links, like I do every time you post something like this, and you won't provide them, and the circle will continue.
Jimmy
PS. I see you provided links....the "buy back" link was not a "buy back" at all, it was a dealer trying to sell a used C7 as new. The "blown" engine post was NOT a blown engine but a badly installed torque tube.
Michael A made a good point: "My car has been flawless" is not representative anymore than "My car's leaking oil". In each case, it's ONE car.
Some here are already on there 2nd and 3rd C7s already.I'll ask for links, like I do every time you post something like this, and you won't provide them, and the circle will continue.
Jimmy
PS. I see you provided links....the "buy back" link was not a "buy back" at all, it was a dealer trying to sell a used C7 as new. The "blown" engine post was NOT a blown engine but a badly installed torque tube.
Michael A made a good point: "My car has been flawless" is not representative anymore than "My car's leaking oil". In each case, it's ONE car.
Last edited by jimmyb; May 21, 2014 at 09:12 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Davie Florida
