Quick advice needed!
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From: Charlotte, NC
Quick advice needed!
I am scheduled to take delivery tomorrow. The salesperson just called to say the check engine light is on steady. It threw a code for an Oxygen sensor. They reset and drove it 5 miles and it came back on.
The dealer is a few hours away. Should I take delivery? What questions or documentation should I get if I take delivery? Can a test drive give me assurances that this is an easy fix? Could it be a more serious problem?
The dealer is a few hours away. Should I take delivery? What questions or documentation should I get if I take delivery? Can a test drive give me assurances that this is an easy fix? Could it be a more serious problem?
Racer
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I surprised they would deliver the car with a active CEL actually. I'd personally wait until they sort it out. Taking delivery may open you to exposure for knowingly operating the vehicle while it's triggering an issue. Which brings me back to why a dealer would even consider delivering a new car in this state?
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I would reschedule the delivery after the issue is fixed. I just feel it is a better start to begin your Corvette journey. You should not have to worry about picking up a brand new car. You will enjoy the whole experience more too.
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I would go to the dealer to make your presence known but NOT take delivery until it is fixed. It is still your car with money on that allocation.
Just saw GM arguing they don’t have to pay for design issues, only workmanship. Not saying they would do that here but with that perspective, I would not trust them.
Just saw GM arguing they don’t have to pay for design issues, only workmanship. Not saying they would do that here but with that perspective, I would not trust them.
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In NC is an emissions inspection part of the yearly state inspection? If so the car might not pass the emission inspection for them to do a proper delivery if inspection is required for delivery.
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Probably just a loose wire on an O2 sensor. They probably have no techs there on Sat. Of course it is a big deal for you but just another day for them. I would go visit but don't plan on them working on it on Sat.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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I guess it depends what “a few hours” away means. Why would someone drive several hours round trip twice to purchase the car and then actually take the car home?
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Omg. It’s a brand new car with a warranty. Whatever is wrong, it will get fixed at no charge to the OP. Either at the original dealer or a different Chevy dealer. Nothing to be concerned about.
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I have no idea why they even called the OP to tell him that. Fix the problem first, then call the OP to come pick the car up as it is ready. Just sounds so unprofessional the way they are going about it.
Do they want the OP to tell them oh don't worry about it, I will waste more of my time to drop it off somewhere else? How these places stay in business is mind boggling.
Last edited by sprayer; Jan 16, 2021 at 12:42 AM.