Recall for Diff.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Recall for Diff.
I don't know if anyone else has seen this but talking to the local dealer there is a possible recall on at least the Z51 cars due to a possible lack of correct fluid level in the diff's.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
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I don't know if anyone else has seen this but talking to the local dealer there is a possible recall on at least the Z51 cars due to a possible lack of correct fluid level in the diff's.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
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The recall states the factory didn't get the fill right, not a leak.
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Oh boy.
That's a shame.
The fluid id Dex VI ATF. It's the hydraulic fluid used to actuate the eLSD.
Can you snap a pic?
Is it leaking from the connectors?
If so, it could be residual from making the connection... Keep an eye on it for sure.
To be clear though, unlike low axle fluid, low eLSD fluid will not have a damaging effect on the car. The eLSD simply will stop working until it gets fluid again.
That's a shame.
The fluid id Dex VI ATF. It's the hydraulic fluid used to actuate the eLSD.
Can you snap a pic?
Is it leaking from the connectors?
If so, it could be residual from making the connection... Keep an eye on it for sure.
To be clear though, unlike low axle fluid, low eLSD fluid will not have a damaging effect on the car. The eLSD simply will stop working until it gets fluid again.
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Oh boy.
That's a shame.
The fluid id Dex VI ATF. It's the hydraulic fluid used to actuate the eLSD.
Can you snap a pic?
Is it leaking from the connectors?
If so, it could be residual from making the connection... Keep an eye on it for sure.
To be clear though, unlike low axle fluid, low eLSD fluid will not have a damaging effect on the car. The eLSD simply will stop working until it gets fluid again.
That's a shame.
The fluid id Dex VI ATF. It's the hydraulic fluid used to actuate the eLSD.
Can you snap a pic?
Is it leaking from the connectors?
If so, it could be residual from making the connection... Keep an eye on it for sure.
To be clear though, unlike low axle fluid, low eLSD fluid will not have a damaging effect on the car. The eLSD simply will stop working until it gets fluid again.
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They didn't say anything about any issues with the eDiff part, just that the actual gear oil level on the cars was not filled correctly.
Worth checking out though for sure.
Worth checking out though for sure.
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I was speaking with Patrick from Autonation Galleria in Dallas, he made me aware of this issue. He does all the mechanical make readies for the 2014 Corvettes at his dealership. He said that the diff fluid level is the first thing he checks.
This guy is as solid as they come, I drive almost 50miles one way to make sure he is only one who works on my Corvette.
Autonation Galleria in Dallas.. Ask for Patrick.
This guy is as solid as they come, I drive almost 50miles one way to make sure he is only one who works on my Corvette.
Autonation Galleria in Dallas.. Ask for Patrick.
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I don't know if anyone else has seen this but talking to the local dealer there is a possible recall on at least the Z51 cars due to a possible lack of correct fluid level in the diff's.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
Could be up to a quart low.
I don't know if this effects all of them or just the Z51 cars but if you have one, check your diff fluid.
Back in the day I use to be a Factory Trained Corvette Tech, And one of my jobs was to PDI all of the new just delivered Corvettes hot off the truck. And if the car was Ordered or sold it didn't leave the dealership until all fluid levels were checked and topped off even the windshield washer fluid.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
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Back in the day I use to be a Factory Trained Corvette Tech, And one of my jobs was to PDI all of the new just delivered Corvettes hot off the truck. And if the car was Ordered or sold it didn't leave the dealership until all fluid levels were checked and topped off even the windshield washer fluid.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
Be curious how many are effected.
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Back in the day I use to be a Factory Trained Corvette Tech, And one of my jobs was to PDI all of the new just delivered Corvettes hot off the truck. And if the car was Ordered or sold it didn't leave the dealership until all fluid levels were checked and topped off even the windshield washer fluid.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
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I call the local dealer and he ask for my VIN. He checked and said mine ( 3385 ) was not effected in the recall and that it is by vin only and no need to have the fluid level checked.
Still, I would feel better if it was checked. I need a shop manual so I can do this stuff myself.
Still, I would feel better if it was checked. I need a shop manual so I can do this stuff myself.
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Back in the day I use to be a Factory Trained Corvette Tech, And one of my jobs was to PDI all of the new just delivered Corvettes hot off the truck. And if the car was Ordered or sold it didn't leave the dealership until all fluid levels were checked and topped off even the windshield washer fluid.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
I can't believe for a minute any Corvette dealership would let a brand new Corvette hit the street without checking everything out before delivery.
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GM determines what is done during the PDI. With current levels of quality control it is wasteful to check everything on the car and GM does not pay the dealer to do it, nor expect them to.
That being said, this sounds like a case of vendor quality gone bad. I'm sure GM checked into the vendor's system for filling and checking fluid level of the diff's when a couple turned up empty, and found it lacking. No doubt corrections have been made that will elminate the problem from now on, but all of the early cars could have had a problem and need to be checked.
Mine was checked and found to be full. They recall states that if the diff is low, the dealer should test drive the car to check for any noise. If any noise is detected the enitre diff will be replaced.
That being said, this sounds like a case of vendor quality gone bad. I'm sure GM checked into the vendor's system for filling and checking fluid level of the diff's when a couple turned up empty, and found it lacking. No doubt corrections have been made that will elminate the problem from now on, but all of the early cars could have had a problem and need to be checked.
Mine was checked and found to be full. They recall states that if the diff is low, the dealer should test drive the car to check for any noise. If any noise is detected the enitre diff will be replaced.
