Design flaw in Front Grill and Side Air Vents allows Road stones and debris to enter these 2 areas and possibly cause damage to radiator grill and brake area cooling
I have found a solution to the problem, but in using these after market parts it possibly would negate the GM Warranty
Contacted GM about a Screen or mesh to protect these areas from damage and they have nothing to offer and no solution to this he problem
The correction is so simple I can not believe the engineers did not anticipate any of these problems and build into the body a Screen or Mesh that would allow complete air flow yet prevent debris from hitting and damaging the grill and brake area along with bugs etc clogging the radiator screens
I assume I am not the first to recognize this situation and would like to know from GM what they intend to do to correct it or allow for an after market part to be used and not negate their warranty
The Grill Store in Napier Illinois offers a simple solution which does not change or alter or damage the body or frame or necessitate drilling etc
Having owned 10 Corvettes starting in1971 I am excited about my C8 Convertible Z51 if I can get this situation resolved to protect my investment since I Generally Show my car at Shows

 

Design Flaw? How many vehicles do you see with radiators exposed to rocks? All? I bought diamond punched, black powder coated aluminum mesh sheets and will just make my own. I got the mesh on Amazon for about $20 if I recall correctly.

 

Will google source shortly. Thank you!

 

I know about the screens and mesh and they are relatively simple to install and do not change the frame or body of car or mechanical portions of the car
The big issue is still remains correcting this problem and yes it can be a problem since High Speed Driving on Interstates kick up a lot of debris and stones which can penetrate and damage radiators grills
Most cars have more of a protective frame covering this area so the above mentioned materials are prevented from directly hitting and damaging the Grill
In the C8 to get maximum air flow to the mid engine it was left open to provide maximum surface area
I have no problem with putting on a screen or Mesh as long as doing so with an after market part does not void my Warranty and Extended Warranty
Your comment missed my point
My concern is will GM live up to covering radiator problems due to road debris damaging the grill if I have used any after market parts with the screens or mesh which they have not produced in place and since they have nothing at the present time In the work being an OME part
It’s a warranty question more than anything
I am sure GM will address this issue in the future but it does not answer 2020 owners situation
if an when you install the aluminum mesh I was warned to be very careful because you could easily damage the grill during installation by scratching or penetrating the grill
It was recommended that if using a mesh or Screen us plastic or a softer material
Thank you for your comments

 

Where is Napier Illinois?

 

Guessing he means Naperville.

 

I thought the same thing until all it turned up on a search was restaurants and places to by BBQ grills.

 

Im in Downers Grove, Please post the address so I can see them in person and maybe install them and review them here.

 

You are correct my mistake it is Naperville

 

My concern is will GM live up to covering radiator problems due to road debris damaging the grill if I have used any after market parts with the screens or mesh which they have not produced in place and since they have nothing at the present time In the work being an OME part
It’s a warranty question more than anything

What makes you think you have any GM warranty for road hazard damage to any part of the car whether OEM or with aftermarket parts?

 

Actually the search feature is your friend, this whole subject has been beaten like a dog.

 

Why would you beat a dog?

 

An old saying, it's what happens when dinosaurs talk. I would also get in trouble if I said like a red headed stepchild, another old saying that isn't PC and people would get offended by.

 

But this is apparently PC on the Forum:

 

That horse already dead

 

Alan, could you provide an address for us who are somewhat distant. I was unsuccessful in finding it on Google. Thanking you in advance as my care is still a long way from delivery.

 

So the consensus is that with years of engineering, they overlooked this “glaring” problem of exposed radiators? I’m not buying it.

 

In fact, I’m going to go bend some radiator fins while getting some donuts soon.

 

It does depend on where you live, I don't know if half the fins got bent over it would matter, but we know when they start out they're all open. In the first 60 miles I had some bent fins and so I put in screens just to keep them mostly open. So technically GM probably didn't overlook anything, but owners that want everything to stay perfect on their cars probably view it as a fail. Me, I fall somewhere in the middle, there is no such thing as a perfect car, the owners always know where the flaws are. I viewed the screen install as simple and it provides some protection, plus it gives me some time to play with my new toy.

 

The Bent Fins and road debris damage is only part of the issue
The fact that there are companies who have recognized the problem and have addressed the issue & come up with a simple solution
That being the case and since it apparently is a situation that meany owners address on there own why has GM not provided a OME part to rectify the situation for those of us who want to protect our cars
They can offer to as an option or if they feel generous just build it into the body as normal piece
& not require the owner to go to the after market for a fix
Now that fact leads to the 2 nd issue .Using After Market parts unless licensed by GMHow does this effect your GM Warranties ? Since it is not an OME or licensed part will this negate the Warranties totally or What?