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Give me a few weeks and I have some information that may help some of you that have “product liability” claims.
If we don’t push for it, GM will slide it under the rug. I’m a determined person when it comes to making someone responsible for the right thing...stay tuned, I’m gonna spill my story.
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I never had a bent wheel problem with any of my previous 9 Corvettes. And I have hit some pretty good pot holes in that time. So why now? Something is just not right and needs to be addressed.
I think a lot of it has to do with the combination of the rockhard run flats, stiff suspension, and poor quality OEM wheels. That’s why I dumped the tires and got some custom forged wheels. No issues.
I went to the NHTSA website the OP provided to look at some of the formal complaints that had been filed. The latest complaint filed was so funny that I just wanted to share this with you. You got to read this. It says "THEY (the GM Service Advisor) TOLD ME THE THE WHEEL WAS DESIGNED TO CRACK TO PROTECT THE REAR SUSPENSION !!!". Can you believe this? Here, take a look.
Give me a few weeks and I have some information that may help some of you that have “product liability” claims.
If we don’t push for it, GM will slide it under the rug. I’m a determined person when it comes to making someone responsible for the right thing...stay tuned, I’m gonna spill my story.
How does that old saying go??? Oh yeah,,,,YOU GO GIRL.
Do keep us updated Jen. You've had enough troubles with these Corvette's as it is.
its sucks!! I already bought forged wheels for my unbuilt yet C7Z! So i will take OEM off right brand new, i wish i could help by filling one from my past 15!!!
its sucks!! I already bought forged wheels for my unbuilt yet C7Z! So i will take OEM off right brand new, i wish i could help by filling one from my past 15!!!
Ya it Sucks to Hear That.Could ya,Look up your old Vin and file a report?
Beliefs are fine but I'd rather see some really evidence before making such complaints.
(I know, I know - I'll be crucified for asking for evidence and a few anecdotes will thrown out trying to be disguised as data...)
Read through these forum members stories linked below regarding this topic. Every link listed below is a member's own story about how they had beed affected by this manufacturing defect. This list is just a small representative sample of what you will find on this forum. I think you just may have a change of heart and realize there may he a problem here. This problem is very real.
If you are looking for actual data (whatever form that may be in) you will never find it. GM will never tell you. You will never get it from accident reports. Forum members relating their personal experiences is about as good as you may get. Had you gone to the NHTSA website and culled their database? What exactly do you expect to obtain before you are convinced there is a very real problem with the C7 wide-body OEM wheels?
Had my insurance guy out today. He even said your lucky it didn't turn into a wreck. This insurance thing looks like a process. They need the dealer to call them when they have the car on the hoist so they can see the damage. They don't know what to do with my claim because 2 of my bent rims happened in Tenn and the other 2 in NM all on the same trip..
Had my insurance guy out today. He even said your lucky it didn't turn into a wreck. This insurance thing looks like a process. They need the dealer to call them when they have the car on the hoist so they can see the damage. They don't know what to do with my claim because 2 of my bent rims happened in Tenn and the other 2 in NM all on the same trip..
Have you reported this to the NHTSA website listed by the OP? Sorry this happened to you. It has happened to many others too. Poor quality wheels apparently.
Have you reported this to the NHTSA website listed by the OP? Sorry this happened to you. It has happened to many others too. Poor quality wheels apparently.
Start Lemon Law proceedings in your individual States. File a complaint with your State's Attorney General as well. You're going to have to do what you can legally on an individual basis for now. File a claim in your small claims court jurisdictions. Name every person who you have talked to at your Chev. Dealerships', as defendants in your court case to recoup damages. Including the regional Chev. Dealer representative(s). They'll all be served papers to appear in court by your County Sheriffs' office. If they're no shows, you're going to be awarded a win by the judge and can then exercise collection of monetary damages with a Deputy Sheriff at the Chev. Dealership.
Start Lemon Law proceedings in your individual States. File a complaint with your State's Attorney General as well. You're going to have to do what you can legally on an individual basis for now. File a claim in your small claims court jurisdictions. Name every person who you have talked to at your Chev. Dealerships', as defendants in your court case to recoup damages. Including the regional Chev. Dealer representative(s). They'll all be served papers to appear in court by your County Sheriffs' office. If they're no shows, you're going to be awarded a win by the judge and can then exercise collection of monetary damages with a Deputy Sheriff at the Chev. Dealership.
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Have you done this and, if so, have you been successfully awarded judgements to cover all costs? Do you know of anyone who has pursued this?
I don't own a GS/ZO6. Do you own a bought new GS/ZO6? If I did, I wouldn't be contacting NHTSA. That's a waste of time. I'd do exactly as I outlined above, we're I damaged monetarily by their defective wheels. I'd also picket the Chev. Dealership I bought it from on Saturdays, were I the victim as that is extremely effective. Mobilize!
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