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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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Hi to all,
I have a 2017 corvette grand sport 3lt coupe with 3500 miles. Suddenly my vehicle would sway into the next lane, and the anti sway, traction control indicator would flash on momentarily. The steering wheel would also be pulling towards the right, and I couldn't keep car centered on the road. I brought it to my dealer , and they found no error codes or reporting on the onboard computers. They say they need to replace the rear end. (Under warranty) but I am concerned. Has anyone else had this or a similar experience?
I'm also concerned as when I had vehicle in sport mode and hitting a bump, it sounded and felt like the car had no suspension, with the sound of metal hitting metal over every pothole,sewer plate, or bump in the road.
Thanks for your time in reading this and replying.

Stu R. 2017 Gand sport 3lt coupe with Watkins glen grey matallic paint and red hash marks on the fender. My wife is now terrified to drive this car once repaired,,,
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Fluke817
Hi to all,
I have a 2017 corvette grand sport 3lt coupe with 3500 miles. Suddenly my vehicle would sway into the next lane, and the anti sway, traction control indicator would flash on momentarily. The steering wheel would also be pulling towards the right, and I couldn't keep car centered on the road. I brought it to my dealer , and they found no error codes or reporting on the onboard computers. They say they need to replace the rear end. (Under warranty) but I am concerned. Has anyone else had this or a similar experience?
I'm also concerned as when I had vehicle in sport mode and hitting a bump, it sounded and felt like the car had no suspension, with the sound of metal hitting metal over every pothole,sewer plate, or bump in the road.
Thanks for your time in reading this and replying.

Stu R. 2017 Gand sport 3lt coupe with Watkins glen grey matallic paint and red hash marks on the fender. My wife is now terrified to drive this car once repaired,,,

When I broke my diff it didn’t do that but i heard a very loud noise from the back like some stuff is breaking, maybe its just an axle not sure
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 02:44 AM
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Never experienced this or heard of it. It doesn't even sound possible.
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