2015 Z51 broke down on me!
07-05-2017, 06:39 PM
#61
I don't have a black on my warranty, the Chevrolet service advisor just can't confirm the repairs are covered, it's over his head and if they can not confirm the repairs are covered until they inspect the vehicle further which GM has agreed to let them do so far what would you suggest I do..
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07-05-2017, 06:58 PM
#63
I would let them continue with the repair. If there was a warranty block in place they wouldn't be going this far, you would have received documentation of the warranty block instead of the "green light" that they wanted to go further into the engine. Once you get this repair done under warranty then that gives you an "all clear" on prior maintenance. Just make sure to document all future maintenance done while you own the car.
07-05-2017, 07:55 PM
#64
I would let them continue with the repair. If there was a warranty block in place they wouldn't be going this far, you would have received documentation of the warranty block instead of the "green light" that they wanted to go further into the engine. Once you get this repair done under warranty then that gives you an "all clear" on prior maintenance. Just make sure to document all future maintenance done while you own the car.
07-05-2017, 07:55 PM
#65
Le Mans Master
So I understand the rules and regulations to forums but I'm really just a kid who bought himself a 2015 Z51 2LT 7 speed Corvette about a month ago. The vehicle was at a respectable Cadillac dealership here in atl I did notice on the carfax the second owner only owned it for a month but supposedly it was the owner of the store who drove it so i didn't pay it much attention. Either way the vehicle has 30k miles on it no accidents and was everything I wanted so I pulled the trigger! Of course owning a Corvette has a cost so I was worried about maintenance but convinced myself it's a 2015 with 30k miles, what could go wrong. Well I was headed home last night and it started making a funny noise, then next thing I know it said service rear axle and I believe another message popped up but in a matter of minutes the vehicle shut off on me and I'm on the side of the road so I had it towed to my apartment at 4 in the morning. Now the dealer is closed today and I'm actually relocating Wednesday and Tuesday is the 4th so it'll be closed. Anyone have any experience with a situation like this? I'm trying to decide if I should tow it to my dealer here and cross my fingers it can be situated by Wednesday before I move or go ahead and tow it to my dealer back home where I'm moving to. Luckily my bumper to bumper is still good until September. Any advice would be much appreciated I love my car and he fact that it's broken down right is killing me
Lesson learned unfortunately the hard way. Never listen to a salesman's "story" and avoid a two year old car that had 30,000 miles on it given the fact 8 out of 10 C7s have less than 6,000 miles.
07-05-2017, 08:06 PM
#66
Le Mans Master
07-05-2017, 08:20 PM
#67
I was aware of the risk before making the decision but the thought of owning such an amazing machine at age 24 and this one being perfect as far as color and equipment I convinced myself that I had no worries. Salesman didn't have to do anything I sold myself on it, plus from what I understand some corvette owners have plenty of miles on theres with no problems and the vehicle was still with in the bumper to bumper warranty so that also helped me make a decision. I've heard nothing but good things about corvettes but occasionally situations like this happen and all I can do is hope my warranty will cover it then I can purchase an extended warranty once this one is up in September.
07-05-2017, 08:27 PM
#68
GM has had a small number of failures due to valve springs in several of their V8 engines including the LT1 and LT4 and there is a TSB out on it but these failures tend to be early in life and are in NO way related to coking (unless the QC guys at the valve spring supplier are addicts). See http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...0506-1315.html
My 2016 Z06 is my third GM GDI engine (also currently have a 2014 ATS with the 3.6L and my previous 2008 also had this engine). The ATS is doing fine and my 2008 was 6 years old with over 75K when I traded it with no noticeable power difference from new and the same high fuel economy it had always produced. With all of the things going on in the world I am not losing any sleep over coking. If I lose sleep over anything associated with my Z06 it will how to get rid of the spider who apparently made it inside the car and spins a new web within my steering wheel overnight. Tomorrow I am not going to use the remote start and maybe I will catch Mr. 8 legs napping although maybe he is catching and killing the bugs that cause A8 torque converter issues so perhaps he deserves my thanks and gratitude.
My 2016 Z06 is my third GM GDI engine (also currently have a 2014 ATS with the 3.6L and my previous 2008 also had this engine). The ATS is doing fine and my 2008 was 6 years old with over 75K when I traded it with no noticeable power difference from new and the same high fuel economy it had always produced. With all of the things going on in the world I am not losing any sleep over coking. If I lose sleep over anything associated with my Z06 it will how to get rid of the spider who apparently made it inside the car and spins a new web within my steering wheel overnight. Tomorrow I am not going to use the remote start and maybe I will catch Mr. 8 legs napping although maybe he is catching and killing the bugs that cause A8 torque converter issues so perhaps he deserves my thanks and gratitude.
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07-05-2017, 08:32 PM
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07-05-2017, 09:18 PM
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I would guess that almost all of the Corvette's that have 30,000 miles are not problematic cars. 30,000 miles is nothing for a Corvette. Chances are that whatever is wrong with the car can be fixed fairly quickly. Don't believe all the people that told you that you made a mistake. I would bet after you have the car repaired it should be a great vehicle. You saved a lot of money by buying one with 30,000 miles too. Jeez, I cannot believe some of the negative comments that have been put on this thread. Keep a positive attitude you will be good to go real soon I bet and covered by warranty. I am still driving my C6 that I have had since 05 and plan on buying a C7 one of these days after the prices drop a little.
07-05-2017, 11:32 PM
#72
Burning Brakes
Derek,
My mistake on the block, I read post 6 and misinterpreted it BUT the jeopardy of having this vehicle serviced remains true, it could and likely will cause any argument for them to buy it back to become moot.
Don't have them (Chevy) touch the car until they comit to the repair. All too often I've heard where they do a partial tear down and then swing the FU hammer leaving you holding a bag full of nuts and bolts. If they are unable/unwilling to give you an iron clad guarantee in writing it will be repaired or returned as it is now if the warranty is denied, meaning in tact and reassembled after the partial teardown then return it by tow to the selling dealer and demand a refund showing them the RO from Chevy stating the warranty claim is denied.
My mistake on the block, I read post 6 and misinterpreted it BUT the jeopardy of having this vehicle serviced remains true, it could and likely will cause any argument for them to buy it back to become moot.
Don't have them (Chevy) touch the car until they comit to the repair. All too often I've heard where they do a partial tear down and then swing the FU hammer leaving you holding a bag full of nuts and bolts. If they are unable/unwilling to give you an iron clad guarantee in writing it will be repaired or returned as it is now if the warranty is denied, meaning in tact and reassembled after the partial teardown then return it by tow to the selling dealer and demand a refund showing them the RO from Chevy stating the warranty claim is denied.
07-06-2017, 09:06 AM
#74
I have a question for you guys...
I leave town Friday morning so even though the service advisor explained we won't know anything else until next week, since he has not been the most helpful and has already back tracked on what he has said twice already I was going to take an Uber up there this morning and speak the manager of the service department.
Question to you guys is what are some key points I should ask or confirm maybe double check that they are handling this process properly.
I leave town Friday morning so even though the service advisor explained we won't know anything else until next week, since he has not been the most helpful and has already back tracked on what he has said twice already I was going to take an Uber up there this morning and speak the manager of the service department.
Question to you guys is what are some key points I should ask or confirm maybe double check that they are handling this process properly.
07-06-2017, 09:37 AM
#75
Pro
I have a question for you guys...
I leave town Friday morning so even though the service advisor explained we won't know anything else until next week, since he has not been the most helpful and has already back tracked on what he has said twice already I was going to take an Uber up there this morning and speak the manager of the service department.
Question to you guys is what are some key points I should ask or confirm maybe double check that they are handling this process properly.
I leave town Friday morning so even though the service advisor explained we won't know anything else until next week, since he has not been the most helpful and has already back tracked on what he has said twice already I was going to take an Uber up there this morning and speak the manager of the service department.
Question to you guys is what are some key points I should ask or confirm maybe double check that they are handling this process properly.
07-06-2017, 11:42 AM
#76
07-06-2017, 01:38 PM
#77
Intermediate
I have no idea what this could be, but dead batteries can throw false trouble codes/warning lights. That is what happened in my GMC about a year ago. That being said, the factory battery "should" be fine on a '15. Good luck.
07-06-2017, 03:03 PM
#78
I know its been said but I would put pressure on the Cadillac dealer and tell them that they need to engage with the Chevrolet dealer or they will have this car back on their property and they can either get it fixed to you liking or they can give you your money back. This is BS, be persistent, they sold you the car its a month in your possession and should be doing more for you.
07-06-2017, 04:11 PM
#79
I know its been said but I would put pressure on the Cadillac dealer and tell them that they need to engage with the Chevrolet dealer or they will have this car back on their property and they can either get it fixed to you liking or they can give you your money back. This is BS, be persistent, they sold you the car its a month in your possession and should be doing more for you.
07-06-2017, 07:24 PM
#80
Loaner
Derek- sorry to hear of all your troubles. I am glad to hear that you believe that the selling dealer "has your back". As a suggestion and so that you are not further inconvenienced while others are figuring this out, I would lean hard on the selling dealer to get you a courtesy loaner. He may choose to do this in collaboration with the Chevy dealer if he chooses (he would simply agree to cover the loaner cost in the event that GM declines to do so under the warranty). Should that happen, he (the Cadillac dealer) is going to need to make it right anyway. Alternatively, the selling dealer can provide a loaner from his own store. Either way, he should not leave you "stuck" in the middle of this. Good luck and hang in there!
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