Need dash replaced
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Burning Brakes
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Need dash replaced
I have a chance to buy a low mileage z51 but the dash needs to be replaced. It has bubbled and curled, dont ask me why. Long story short, is this a major job to take the dash off and put the new skin on ? Thanks
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Yes! The customary cost is $3-4k. This is not uncommon with the 3LT and 3LZ leather dash, not much of an issue with the 1LT, 2LT and 1LZ and 2LZ vinyl dash. Not sure about the ZR1 dash.
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unless you are getting one heck of a deal on the car, you might want to look elsewhere.
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You should also figure out if there is a replacement dash available.
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Good on you for checking here before making your purchase.
Trim level 3LT leather wrapped dash failures and the frailty of the factory wheels on the wide body models (GS & Z06) are the two of the most common and expensive C7 pitfalls one should know about when considering a C7 Corvette. Oh, and AFM valvetrain failures too.
Trim level 3LT leather wrapped dash failures and the frailty of the factory wheels on the wide body models (GS & Z06) are the two of the most common and expensive C7 pitfalls one should know about when considering a C7 Corvette. Oh, and AFM valvetrain failures too.
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I was quoted 2500 by an upholstery shop when I considered a 3LT. No warranty.
also keep in mind that if the car is a 3LT or 3LZ, the door panels do the same.
also keep in mind that if the car is a 3LT or 3LZ, the door panels do the same.
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Door panels too? Live and learn. If it hadn’t been for the bad reputation of the 3LT I probably would have popped for it on my GS.
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i was looking at c7 heater core replace and the dash has to come out just like your going to replace the dash but the heater job is listed about 2500 parts and labor and more work . How does GM charge 3-4- thousand and get away with changing the dash or am i miss informed? if i am please correct me thx
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i was looking at c7 heater core replace and the dash has to come out just like your going to replace the dash but the heater job is listed about 2500 parts and labor and more work . How does GM charge 3-4- thousand and get away with changing the dash or am i miss informed? if i am please correct me thx
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Yes. A new dash will need to be installed. R&Ring the whole of the dash.
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Unfortunately, the bubbling/peeling dash issue started with the C6 generation, through the C7, & continues into the C8 , 
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