When will it stop!
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Lumberton Texas
When will it stop!
I bought at 2016 Z06 new and at 5k miles had to put a new rear end in due to failure, then at 12k miles i had to replace two rear cracked rims, then 14K the torque converter went out and now its back in the shop for a strong gas smell and looks to be the gas tank connections. So far all but the cracked rims have been under warranty and hopefully the gas tank issue is as well. Man i love this car but this one has had more issues than my 3 prior corvettes combined. Just needed to vent!
Drifting
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You didn't get the letter? "Many are called, few are notified"
Aug 14, 2018 - Special Coverage Adjustment: This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
if you love it, get the EPP warranty from GM/Chevrolet if not too late (before 3/36 expires)
2014 - 2017 Corvette: Service Bulletin: 17469 Fuel Leaks at ...
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com › tech › knowledgebase › print-1399Aug 14, 2018 - Special Coverage Adjustment: This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
GM Sends Letters to Selected Corvette Owners of Potential C7 ...
https://www.corvetteblogger.com › Corvettes › C7 CorvetteJun 5, 2018 - General Motors began sending letters to owners of C7 Corvettes to notify them of ... The extended warranty would only cover repairs to the fuel tank and ... if your Corvette has the new supplemental “Special Coverage #17469”.if you love it, get the EPP warranty from GM/Chevrolet if not too late (before 3/36 expires)
Drifting
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Holy Mackerel...that is outside two standard deviations of the mean failure rates...I feel for ya dude. I just hope my '16 Z06 A8 with 5K miles stays clear of those issues. Just curious what is your pattern of usage?
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Racer
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From: Lumberton Texas
Its a weekend car, not tracked or abused, I average about 3800 miles a year on it.
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Safety Car
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I don't mean to be harsh, but a rear end failure is a sure sign of improper break in. I know most of you all know way more than the engineers but this is what happens when you ignore the manual for break in. The torque converter in 16 had an issue but I don't recall what it was. I am sorry for the trouble you have had, but it seems that by 2019 (my year) they got the bugs out and mine has been trouble free....Knock on wood. That is why I tend to wait till the later model years in a new generation. Hell I may wait until the C9 to get a mid-engine vette....I think there are going to be a lot of issues with this entirely new platform on the 2020.
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Sorry for the bad news. Yeah it sucks. I agree above post. Some guys complain about the issues with there C7 and dumping them. But I think there will be a lot with this C8. I would be shocked if there isn’t.
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You didn't get the letter? "Many are called, few are notified"
Aug 14, 2018 - Special Coverage Adjustment: This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
if you love it, get the EPP warranty from GM/Chevrolet if not too late (before 3/36 expires)
2014 - 2017 Corvette: Service Bulletin: 17469 Fuel Leaks at ...
https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com › tech › knowledgebase › print-1399Aug 14, 2018 - Special Coverage Adjustment: This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.
GM Sends Letters to Selected Corvette Owners of Potential C7 ...
https://www.corvetteblogger.com › Corvettes › C7 CorvetteJun 5, 2018 - General Motors began sending letters to owners of C7 Corvettes to notify them of ... The extended warranty would only cover repairs to the fuel tank and ... if your Corvette has the new supplemental “Special Coverage #17469”.if you love it, get the EPP warranty from GM/Chevrolet if not too late (before 3/36 expires)
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Lumberton Texas
I don't mean to be harsh, but a rear end failure is a sure sign of improper break in. I know most of you all know way more than the engineers but this is what happens when you ignore the manual for break in. The torque converter in 16 had an issue but I don't recall what it was. I am sorry for the trouble you have had, but it seems that by 2019 (my year) they got the bugs out and mine has been trouble free....Knock on wood. That is why I tend to wait till the later model years in a new generation. Hell I may wait until the C9 to get a mid-engine vette....I think there are going to be a lot of issues with this entirely new platform on the 2020.
Safety Car
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From: NJ
In this case you would be incorrect with the break-in period, which i followed to the letter. When I talked to GM about the new rear end they were on back order due to issues and pulled one off the assembly line per the dealership that repaired it. I was told there was issues with a batch of rear ends and my vin# fell into that group but hey didn't know if all were affected.
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From: NJ
The rear and the converter being broken in jacked up could be the issue.
OP. What's build date on car?
How many miles on it when you took it home?
And extended service stays before the rear went out? Anyone else drive it?
Just asking. To make a better assessment of your situation
OP. What's build date on car?
How many miles on it when you took it home?
And extended service stays before the rear went out? Anyone else drive it?
Just asking. To make a better assessment of your situation
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 348
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From: Lumberton Texas
The rear and the converter being broken in jacked up could be the issue.
OP. What's build date on car?
How many miles on it when you took it home?
And extended service stays before the rear went out? Anyone else drive it?
Just asking. To make a better assessment of your situation
OP. What's build date on car?
How many miles on it when you took it home?
And extended service stays before the rear went out? Anyone else drive it?
Just asking. To make a better assessment of your situation