Any concerns with first year C7?
04-17-2017, 02:52 PM
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The only source for a realistic count is GM, and they're not talking. There was a poll here within the last 6 months with a large number of respondents. The number reporting problems was around 15%.
That is a shockingly large number for any single component on any vehicle. Anything over 1-2% is reason for a manufacturer or potential owner to be very concerned.
Of course, that also mean 85% aren't having problems, so it's no big surprise to hear people showing up and saying, "mine's great, no problem."
That is a shockingly large number for any single component on any vehicle. Anything over 1-2% is reason for a manufacturer or potential owner to be very concerned.
Of course, that also mean 85% aren't having problems, so it's no big surprise to hear people showing up and saying, "mine's great, no problem."
04-17-2017, 02:57 PM
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You bring up a good point. Actually is the A6 in the 14 the same as the one in the C6? because that was my experience with the C6 version. Again hope this didn't all come out wrong I just wanted to say all the real world first hand experience I have had with the A8 has been great. If I read this forum first before I bought my car I would have been scared away from the A8 and I am glad I wasn't.
As I said i doubt anyone would be disappointed in any C7 vette
As I said i doubt anyone would be disappointed in any C7 vette
I tend to think it's higher than 15% as there are a number of A8 owners who don't want to admit publically that they're having issues. Typical human nature.
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04-17-2017, 03:05 PM
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Le Mans Master
However, as you mentioned, GM is the only one who knows with certainty, and they aren't talking.
Thus, given that the CF unscientific poll data is the data set to which we as CF members have handy access, it's not entirely unreasonable to use that as a basis to *caution* potential new owners specifically seeking *opinions* on the C7 from this forum.
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04-17-2017, 05:54 PM
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Which is exactly why I said only GM can give you an accurate count, and they aren't talking. I provided the only data available.
04-17-2017, 08:08 PM
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I ordered a 16 base stingray and lemon lawed GM, bottom line bad batch of ring and pinion in differential. I authored a post on the issue, there are 100's of base A8's with this problem, 16 and 17's. GM has hopefully solved the problem but no recall or TSB as of yet and it may never come. Be aware of this issue, search for WARBLE OCCASIONALLY.
04-17-2017, 09:03 PM
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No issues with my 2015 C7 Z51! I love it!
04-17-2017, 09:20 PM
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just the POS infotainment system but then again all C7's are plagued with this useless system.
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04-17-2017, 09:23 PM
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Mine was one of the first 1,500 C7's ever built....zero problems. And I've done a mod or two as well......
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04-17-2017, 11:35 PM
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I own a '14 AutoTrans 2LT with Kalahari interior which looks as good as the day I bought it. No mods and basic 3-5K oil changes. I haven't had a bit of trouble (knock on wood) in over 30,000 miles and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in buying a '14. Go for it and enjoy!
04-18-2017, 12:46 AM
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I had an early September 2013 built Z51. I just hope the Grand Sport I picked up from the courtesy delivery dealer today has as few defects. Can't beat it, as they were zero!
Th 2014 was back to the dealer twice. First to check the dif fluid per a GM request. I watched as the newly trained C7 mechanic checked. He let me under the lift. It was fine.
The 2nd time was just recently just before I sold it to buy the Grand Sport. The seatbelt software update.
About the only issue was to get the hatch to latch a door had to be open but that was easy to remember and do.
Th 2014 was back to the dealer twice. First to check the dif fluid per a GM request. I watched as the newly trained C7 mechanic checked. He let me under the lift. It was fine.
The 2nd time was just recently just before I sold it to buy the Grand Sport. The seatbelt software update.
About the only issue was to get the hatch to latch a door had to be open but that was easy to remember and do.
04-18-2017, 01:14 AM
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Burning Brakes
Daffy is right !
Despite a lot of hype at the time, there is no evidence the A6 shifts slower than the A8. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are statistically the same. If you want to track the car, the M7 is a better choice than either auto transmission.
04-18-2017, 01:53 AM
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Le Mans Master
This doesn't sound like the 14's I knew. Remember the sticky that was started with all the problems when the 14's came out? I forget how pages long that was. What happened with all the paint and panel fit problems?
Michael
Michael
04-18-2017, 10:47 AM
#37
Burning Brakes
I got one of the early production cars (vin 1818) and generally it's been trouble free. I was hearing an occasional squeal on the 2-3. Shift and mentioned it to the dealer at my last oil change. They ended up replacing the entire clutch assembly under warranty and the car has been perfect since . I have only 12k miles as it's a weekend driver but it's been a great car. And the dealer has been great as well.
04-18-2017, 12:09 PM
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Also I truly believe the A8 problems are greatly blown out of proportions. I have a 15 and have ZERO problems with mine. I also know two other owners and they don't have a single issue either. I'd like to know the true number of A8 failures because I bet the percentage is actually pretty low.
If you just plan to keep the car stock I'm sure any C7 A6 or A8 you would be happy with.
If you just plan to keep the car stock I'm sure any C7 A6 or A8 you would be happy with.
Mine and my friend's 2015's both show A8 issues. Lurching in stop and go traffic. His also has the RPM fluctuation issue with the cruise set.
More than likely many owners assume it's normal and say nothing about it. Mine isn't as bad as his but I drive mine as a blvd cruiser and am very careful about how I accelerate and brake. Really takes the fun out of driving a performance car to keep the lurching from occurring.
Google GM A8 Transmission issues if you think it's overblown.
04-18-2017, 01:33 PM
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2014 Z51 M7 with 28K miles delivered July 3rd, 2014. I've had three warranty issues:
Oil Spillover - Dealer had the car overnight to clean
Anti-siphon Grid Recall - Dealer had the car overnight to fix
Airbag Warranty - Took ~30 minutes at the dealer
One non-warranty issue was my trunk hatch hydraulics died which the dealer fixed during the time they had it for the anti-siphon grid fix.
Nothing was a big issue and the dealer took care of me every time! Anyone who has had Vettes or has been an enthusiast for a long time knows that these cars are super resilient from a maintenance perspective.
Oil Spillover - Dealer had the car overnight to clean
Anti-siphon Grid Recall - Dealer had the car overnight to fix
Airbag Warranty - Took ~30 minutes at the dealer
One non-warranty issue was my trunk hatch hydraulics died which the dealer fixed during the time they had it for the anti-siphon grid fix.
Nothing was a big issue and the dealer took care of me every time! Anyone who has had Vettes or has been an enthusiast for a long time knows that these cars are super resilient from a maintenance perspective.
04-18-2017, 04:04 PM
#40
Hey all:
Looking to get back into a Corvette soon. Had a 2004 Commemorative Edition Auto Coupe and loved it.
Now looking for a C7 2LT Auto Coupe with light interior if possible.
I wanted comments on if you'd stay away from first year (2014) or specifically verify that certain fixes were carried out before buying used? I searched first, but maybe didn't find right search strings...
I would buy newer if possible, but price is the issue really. I've seen targa top noise concerns (like C6)...but not sure of other things.
Thanks for your input,
BannonB
Looking to get back into a Corvette soon. Had a 2004 Commemorative Edition Auto Coupe and loved it.
Now looking for a C7 2LT Auto Coupe with light interior if possible.
I wanted comments on if you'd stay away from first year (2014) or specifically verify that certain fixes were carried out before buying used? I searched first, but maybe didn't find right search strings...
I would buy newer if possible, but price is the issue really. I've seen targa top noise concerns (like C6)...but not sure of other things.
Thanks for your input,
BannonB
Wow, awesome number of responses.
I feel like the 2014 is a perfectly stable and reliable model and won't hesitate to consider one as the price may be slightly more palatable (under $50K).
Since I posted this, i drove a 2015 3LT and a 2014 2LT with ventilated seats.
The 8 spd auto was peculiar at street driving (sport and touring mode). I felt like it was undecided if it should downshift 1 or 2 slots and it manifested itself as hiccup or delay. Probably because I was in real world traffic doing a test drive or the car itself is not a good representation...it had really high miles (25K) and smelled like a smoker's car...All leading me to reject it pretty much immediately.
The 2014 was like new, smelled great (except that stale A/C smell which is easily remedied). I would buy it but it was priced a bit high and was not the color combo I ultimately wish for (something lighter than gray/blk). I could buy this one and never regret it though.
Thanks to all who chimed in...the pursuit is as fun as the final purchase in this case.
BannonB