Got the letter
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2018
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I haven't gotten the letter yet, but looking online I do have the coverage. It's a good thing too...in a little over 1 year of ownership I had this problem twice on my 2016 stingray! The first time took 2.5 weeks to fix because they were waiting for a replacement part, the second time (with less than 5000 miles) it took a week. The leak wasn't bad enough to puddle on the ground either time, but I could smell the fuel while my car was sitting outside. Definitely gives me peace of mind that my car will be covered after the bumper to bumper coverage ends. Still love my car, but sadly I've had it in for more warranty work than any other car I've ever owned.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
I haven't gotten the letter yet, but looking online I do have the coverage. It's a good thing too...in a little over 1 year of ownership I had this problem twice on my 2016 stingray! The first time took 2.5 weeks to fix because they were waiting for a replacement part, the second time (with less than 5000 miles) it took a week. The leak wasn't bad enough to puddle on the ground either time, but I could smell the fuel while my car was sitting outside. Definitely gives me peace of mind that my car will be covered after the bumper to bumper coverage ends. Still love my car, but sadly I've had it in for more warranty work than any other car I've ever owned.
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Joined: Nov 2017
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2014 Base C7 (Auto). Got the letter today.
As a new c7 owner it kind of sucks to get a notice like this for the first summer I’ll actually be able to enjoy the car.
Seems like a stupid issue for them not to fully address when it could potentially lead to a home fire.
For people familiar with GM is this something that you would be on your own with on a modified vehicle?
As a new c7 owner it kind of sucks to get a notice like this for the first summer I’ll actually be able to enjoy the car.
Seems like a stupid issue for them not to fully address when it could potentially lead to a home fire.
For people familiar with GM is this something that you would be on your own with on a modified vehicle?
Last edited by PURE_C7; May 23, 2018 at 02:41 AM.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Gainesville Georgia
I haven't receive a letter, a check online shows the extended warranty to 120,000 miles. for this issue. Haven't smelled any gas at this point in my garage. Currently I have 16,000 miles and counting.
Le Mans Master
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I never had an issue with my 2008 even though it supposedly had the same issue.
I'm guessing its a bad process at the supplier and since they can't limit it to a VIN range or operating environment GM is just extending coverage and will handle bad cars as they occur. It's a cost save versus a full recall.
The question you need to ask yourself is does the supplier have the issue solved or will you potentially replace the tank multiple times.
I'm guessing its a bad process at the supplier and since they can't limit it to a VIN range or operating environment GM is just extending coverage and will handle bad cars as they occur. It's a cost save versus a full recall.
The question you need to ask yourself is does the supplier have the issue solved or will you potentially replace the tank multiple times.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,273
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From: Darien, IL
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
I never had an issue with my 2008 even though it supposedly had the same issue.
I'm guessing its a bad process at the supplier and since they can't limit it to a VIN range or operating environment GM is just extending coverage and will handle bad cars as they occur. It's a cost save versus a full recall.
The question you need to ask yourself is does the supplier have the issue solved or will you potentially replace the tank multiple times.
I'm guessing its a bad process at the supplier and since they can't limit it to a VIN range or operating environment GM is just extending coverage and will handle bad cars as they occur. It's a cost save versus a full recall.
The question you need to ask yourself is does the supplier have the issue solved or will you potentially replace the tank multiple times.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Raleigh/Cary NC
We had a similar (well, in terms of costs) issue with BMW HPFP back in the '07-'08 model range, and it affected resale prices immediately, but in the long-term it recovered and was no big deal.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sullivan Illinois
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Got the letter yesterday on my '16 Z51 and hope and pray I don't ever have a problem. I don't trust my dealer to change my oil let alone do this kind of repair.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 204
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From: Clinton Twp Mich
I received my letter on Monday the 21st. 2016 Stingray 2LT A8. I'm thinking all the C7s built in that time frame used the same type fuel tank. My daily driver is a 14 year old Dodge Dakota,...……….and the only recall in all that time was for the Air bags! I think I paid $19,000.00 for it brand new.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Eastern TN
I have not received the letter yet; however, on the my.chevrolet website it shows warranty extension Special Coverage #17469 to 120k miles or until 4-15-2026. Which I believe is this issue on my 16 Z06.
