Magnetic shock replacement
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Magnetic shock replacement
Disclaimer - new to the group, apologize if this has been asked a million times.
I have a 2017 Grand Sport Convertible, 15,000 miles, bought used last year. It was a "Certified" used car. Dealer doing oil change today told me that all 4 shocks are leaking. He actually showed me, but I have not ever noticed any leaks on the ground, garage floor, or lift it lives on. Then was told that parts alone will be $2700. I've been trying to research and saw a lot about seepage vs. leaking and failure. The ride is not compromised at all, and I have no alerts or codes showing up. What is the likelihood of all 4 shocks leaking at the same time? Is $2700 realistic?
I am going to completely wipe everything down, then re-check for leaks. Any other advice? Thanks in advance.
I have a 2017 Grand Sport Convertible, 15,000 miles, bought used last year. It was a "Certified" used car. Dealer doing oil change today told me that all 4 shocks are leaking. He actually showed me, but I have not ever noticed any leaks on the ground, garage floor, or lift it lives on. Then was told that parts alone will be $2700. I've been trying to research and saw a lot about seepage vs. leaking and failure. The ride is not compromised at all, and I have no alerts or codes showing up. What is the likelihood of all 4 shocks leaking at the same time? Is $2700 realistic?
I am going to completely wipe everything down, then re-check for leaks. Any other advice? Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
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GM considers some seepage acceptable, with an oil film on the shock body. If you have a drip of oil, not just a seepage film, GM considers this a shock failure. The magnetic ride shocks can be bought from online GM parts dealers for about $350 each, and can be easily installed by any mechanic, nothing really special compared to the installation of a regular shock, other then plugging in the wire connector. There is nothing to program or do with the shock control computer if you change the shocks.
Last edited by ersatz928; Jun 21, 2020 at 10:25 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Disclaimer - new to the group, apologize if this has been asked a million times.
I have a 2017 Grand Sport Convertible, 15,000 miles, bought used last year. It was a "Certified" used car. Dealer doing oil change today told me that all 4 shocks are leaking. He actually showed me, but I have not ever noticed any leaks on the ground, garage floor, or lift it lives on. Then was told that parts alone will be $2700. I've been trying to research and saw a lot about seepage vs. leaking and failure. The ride is not compromised at all, and I have no alerts or codes showing up. What is the likelihood of all 4 shocks leaking at the same time? Is $2700 realistic?
I am going to completely wipe everything down, then re-check for leaks. Any other advice? Thanks in advance.
I have a 2017 Grand Sport Convertible, 15,000 miles, bought used last year. It was a "Certified" used car. Dealer doing oil change today told me that all 4 shocks are leaking. He actually showed me, but I have not ever noticed any leaks on the ground, garage floor, or lift it lives on. Then was told that parts alone will be $2700. I've been trying to research and saw a lot about seepage vs. leaking and failure. The ride is not compromised at all, and I have no alerts or codes showing up. What is the likelihood of all 4 shocks leaking at the same time? Is $2700 realistic?
I am going to completely wipe everything down, then re-check for leaks. Any other advice? Thanks in advance.
Normal, if it is just a little film around the shock body that is normal. Mine does it on three of the four.
