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Old 01-28-2015, 10:16 AM
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Default New Recall - 2015 Corvette - Loose Rear Suspension Part

Looks like 46 2015 Corvettes are being recalled:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...er-ball-joint/
Old 01-28-2015, 11:17 AM
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Why one should never buy a 2nd year model
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Why one should never buy a 2nd year model
Old 01-28-2015, 11:32 AM
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Is there a VIN range?
Old 01-28-2015, 03:29 PM
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I'm really impressed that GM knows that exactly 43 cars from the 2015 C7 run, so far, have a loose suspension part but can't tell us which C6 Z06's have bad heads that were supposedly machined out of spec by the supplier.

Even back in 1983, Chevy knew what day and what shift a bunch of bad hoods for the Camaro Z28 were produced on and issued a recall, and yet they produced C6 Z06's for eight years(2006-2013) and can't tell the owners which cars received the bad heads. Farking unbelievable(unless they are trying to hide something, again).
Old 01-28-2015, 03:33 PM
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Sept 26 ~ Oct 2.........that was one heck of a hangover.
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Originally Posted by grandpawmoses
Sept 26 ~ Oct 2.........that was one heck of a hangover.
I got lucky, mine was built Oct. 21.
Old 01-28-2015, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom/99
I got lucky, mine was built Oct. 21.
maybe yours has a problem that hasn't had a recall yet for. like loose valvetrain parts
Old 01-29-2015, 03:12 PM
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Thanks for posting, we figured the front page crowd should be made aware as well...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...pension-issue/
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So basically only 28 cars that have been delivered are affected. No biggie.
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Why one should never buy a 2nd year model
One of the funniest responses I've heard in years!
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I'm really impressed that GM knows that exactly 43 cars from the 2015 C7 run, so far, have a loose suspension part but can't tell us which C6 Z06's have bad heads that were supposedly machined out of spec by the supplier.

Even back in 1983, Chevy knew what day and what shift a bunch of bad hoods for the Camaro Z28 were produced on and issued a recall, and yet they produced C6 Z06's for eight years(2006-2013) and can't tell the owners which cars received the bad heads. Farking unbelievable(unless they are trying to hide something, again).
Oh they know.
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Why one should never buy a 2nd year model
At least we don't have to worry if our motors are "ticking" time bombs! They seem to go around 8000 miles. I would assume if you make it past 10K miles you are safe. To bad GM produced so many bad oil filters...

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uhhhh is mine one of them? How do i know?
Old 01-29-2015, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 0v3rc10ck3d
uhhhh is mine one of them? How do i know?
Check your driver door for your build month then if you are in that build range I would contact Chevy C/S. with your full VIN#
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Originally Posted by theanswriz42
So basically only 28 cars that have been delivered are affected. No biggie.
Its not the number of cars, its the fact that these kind of problems continue.
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Originally Posted by Red08
Its not the number of cars, its the fact that these kind of problems continue.

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Old 01-29-2015, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Red08
Its not the number of cars, its the fact that these kind of problems continue.
It's a brand new car. Regardless of manufacturer, these things happen.
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Originally Posted by ArcticC7
Check your driver door for your build month then if you are in that build range I would contact Chevy C/S. with your full VIN#
What build range!
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10/18 build date. Guess I got lucky. For now


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