C8 problems
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 118
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From: Central Texas
I am on the cusp of placing my order for a base C8/3LT and the issues that I am reading and have read gives one pause. I like the C8 design but why are there still so many problems? I have never owned an American car for this reason, 6 Porsches and 4 Lamborghinis' and essentially they were all trouble free or had minor issues that were corrected right out of the gate.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Northern Utah
I am on the cusp of placing my order for a base C8/3LT and the issues that I am reading and have read gives one pause. I like the C8 design but why are there still so many problems? I have never owned an American car for this reason, 6 Porsches and 4 Lamborghinis' and essentially they were all trouble free or had minor issues that were corrected right out of the gate.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 118
Likes: 39
From: Central Texas
You've obviously been reading the forums too much. P cars, L cars, and F cars don't have any better track record with problems than the vette. Everybody has random issues and some have a more focused issue. The DCT for example. But, do the math. The volume that GM does compared to the failure rate is going to be negligible compared to any of those snob cars. And hey, you don't have to deal with snob people (usually) when buying a vette.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 118
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From: Central Texas
So far we’ve had the following happen on our 24:
Driver seat fan causing vibrations when in use. Part waiting for install.
Power steering fault. Module replaced under warranty.
Thousands of imperfections in windshield. On backorder for nearly a month and counting.
Passenger window drops an 1 1/2 inch when closed during hot weather. I’ve re-indexed numerous times.
Frunk refuses to open on occasion.
Seat memory doesn’t always work. Both on entry and exit.
Steering wheel not centered since delivery. Vehicle needs an alignment. Waiting for windshield to arrive so dealer can perform.
Still trying to enjoy the car, but my patience is wearing thin.
Driver seat fan causing vibrations when in use. Part waiting for install.
Power steering fault. Module replaced under warranty.
Thousands of imperfections in windshield. On backorder for nearly a month and counting.
Passenger window drops an 1 1/2 inch when closed during hot weather. I’ve re-indexed numerous times.
Frunk refuses to open on occasion.
Seat memory doesn’t always work. Both on entry and exit.
Steering wheel not centered since delivery. Vehicle needs an alignment. Waiting for windshield to arrive so dealer can perform.
Still trying to enjoy the car, but my patience is wearing thin.
No excuse to let a car leave the factory with a defective windshield.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 217
Likes: 92
From: BRIGHTWATERS NY
CZR1VETTE2019....Ive been on the CF for quite some time and its been an invaluable tool for the unfortunate folks who got stuck with some lemons ....and by the looks of your screen name you've got (or had) a C7ZR1 which is amazing car in of it self...but the new C8 is an entirely different platform from the C7....the the truth is that although you will see problems with the cars on this forum...you dont hear about the folks who are enjoying trouble free driving...and there is I am on my 4th vette...the new c8 is a completely different animal than anything Ive driven..Ive been on the track ay NJ motor sprots speedway and drove P, F & L.....
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 217
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From: BRIGHTWATERS NY
sorry lost internet connection while typing....bottom line is the c8 is an amazing car and well worth the money...this is my 4th vette.....and I currently have the 2023 C8 Z51 2 LT bone stock...and pulled a 2.6s zero-60 run which is amazing when you consider the price of the car....my advice is pull the trigger ...get the car...and you wont regret it
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 118
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From: Central Texas
sorry lost internet connection while typing....bottom line is the c8 is an amazing car and well worth the money...this is my 4th vette.....and I currently have the 2023 C8 Z51 2 LT bone stock...and pulled a 2.6s zero-60 run which is amazing when you consider the price of the car....my advice is pull the trigger ...get the car...and you wont regret it
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: SE Pa
After owning 6 Corvettes, I have decided that my 2017 Grand Sport convertible is the last. In the Spring I am trading it in on a Lexus LC500 convertible. Those cars are issue free. I believe Chevy has made a car that was too complicated for them. After 6 years of production no one should be having so many issues.
regardless, I'm sorry to hear of everyones frustration ........
Le Mans Master
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From: Hagerstown MD
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Based on this forum I tend to agree because there just aren't enough competent dealers with service departments knowledgeable enough to maintain these cars. Combined with the tranny issues it does make one think twice before buying. My wife's Lexus has over 100k miles and has never been in the shop for anything other than routine maintenance. Can't say the same for my BMW or Mercedes.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2019
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I am on the cusp of placing my order for a base C8/3LT and the issues that I am reading and have read gives one pause. I like the C8 design but why are there still so many problems? I have never owned an American car for this reason, 6 Porsches and 4 Lamborghinis' and essentially they were all trouble free or had minor issues that were corrected right out of the gate.
Last edited by Nick49; Dec 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: SE Pa
Based on this forum I tend to agree because there just aren't enough competent dealers with service departments knowledgeable enough to maintain these cars. Combined with the tranny issues it does make one think twice before buying. My wife's Lexus has over 100k miles and has never been in the shop for anything other than routine maintenance. Can't say the same for my BMW or Mercedes.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chapel Hill NC
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It is my opinion that reading internet forums can give a distorted impression of problems. I'm on several forums for a prescription medication Im taking. During the FDA approval trials for this drug less than 5% of users experienced gastrointestinal side effects. At least 50% of the posters on these forums, however, complain of gastrointestinal problems. Many readers of the these forums are reluctant to take the medication due to all the posts reporting problems.
I certainly don't want to minimize any of the issues anyone is experiencing and Im not certain how problem prone the C8 really is, but, again, in my opinion, I think the C8 forum can give a distorted view of the actual frequency of problems.
My 2022 has been trouble free and Im experiencing no side effects from the medication.
I certainly don't want to minimize any of the issues anyone is experiencing and Im not certain how problem prone the C8 really is, but, again, in my opinion, I think the C8 forum can give a distorted view of the actual frequency of problems.
My 2022 has been trouble free and Im experiencing no side effects from the medication.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2019
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It is my opinion that reading internet forums can give a distorted impression of problems. I'm on several forums for a prescription medication Im taking. During the FDA approval trials for this drug less than 5% of users experienced gastrointestinal side effects. At least 50% of the posters on these forums, however, complain of gastrointestinal problems. Many readers of the these forums are reluctant to take the medication due to all the posts reporting problems.
I certainly don't want to minimize any of the issues anyone is experiencing and Im not certain how problem prone the C8 really is, but, again, in my opinion, I think the C8 forum can give a distorted view of the actual frequency of problems.
My 2022 has been trouble free and Im experiencing no side effects from the medication.
I certainly don't want to minimize any of the issues anyone is experiencing and Im not certain how problem prone the C8 really is, but, again, in my opinion, I think the C8 forum can give a distorted view of the actual frequency of problems.
My 2022 has been trouble free and Im experiencing no side effects from the medication.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2024
Posts: 43
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ive only had my c8 for a few months and its tucked away in the garage for the winter since november, only got to 917 miles so far! but one thing i noticed that i don't like (so far the only thing i don't like about it) is the paint, super soft and can scratch just by touching it. seriously scratched wiping it with a micro fiber cloth. my cheap ford maverick has better paint. not sure if its just because i have led lights in the garage and i can see everything in there or not. in natural light its less noticeable. i feel like the paint could be a little better. everything else about the car rocks! love the thing. tons of attention and its super fun!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 722
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From: Northern Utah
It is really crazy that I am reading about all those problems in the C8 that are not even passing 10,000 miles. I wonder if they fixed those issues in 2025 models or if it's all the same?I haven't faced any issues yet, but reading those comments and people's experiences is concerning.