Another Shutdown
Pro
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 581
Likes: 574
It's not a production issue, it's a problem with the design and implementation of the new DCT transmission. Do some research, they are trying to fix the transmission problems -- again -- before there is a massive recall,
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 3,658
Likes: 1,939
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 3,658
Likes: 1,939
Not sure how you know this, but if that’s the case I suppose the lucky folks are the ones still waiting for a car with the design kinks worked out.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 52
Likes: 32
Fixing problems with the design and implementation of a complicated new transmission sounds like a months-long project, not a couple of weeks...
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 1,876
From: Rochester Hills Michigan
I understand GM is under no obligation to be transparent with us about shutdowns but it would make the wait more tolerable to know it's a design flaw as opposed to simply a parts shortage. I would rather wait for a car that's going to have fewer problems in the long run.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 907
From: Annville, PA
Yes, I know it does make you wonder. However it's not only with the automotive industry it's with everything. Building materials, appliances, electronics, etc. have all been affected from this pandemic. My only regret at this point is that I sold my 2019 C7 Grand Sport and I could have been driving and enjoying it while I wait forever for my C8 to be built.
But I got an offer I could not refuse thats the good news the wait for the C8 is the bad news, not normal times.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Pro
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 581
Likes: 574
Not necessarily. Depends how extensive the problem is. Could be a relatively simple fix, not a re-design of the whole transmission. Let's hope so!
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 52
Likes: 32
Yes, let’s hope so! The fact that they have allocations that will supposedly be built in August, that were scheduled two months behind me, gives me a little bit of hope.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,162
Likes: 649
From: Chattanooga TN
Can't get 2 Quarts for 7,500 mile service with track fill. GM has no stock. My Authorized Corvette dealer said it would be at least 2 weeks before GM expects to be able to ship them 2 quarts or a Case.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,361
Likes: 4,800
From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
GM doesn’t work with THAT short of a notice. They had had to have known this all along. I think the “one week” shutdown was simply easing buyers into the situation without dumping it all on them at once. Expect more “hiccups” throughout the Summer and many should start planning for a 2022.
Sh*t happens. They’ll get built.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,417
Likes: 907
From: Annville, PA
If it's a parts issue it is spcific to the C8 with the announcement GM is opening other plants ahead of schedule.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 52
Likes: 32
The parts supply chain is likely (hopefully) different from manufacturing, since it likely comes in bottles when going to a dealer.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 413
Likes: 193
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 1,876
From: Rochester Hills Michigan
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 6,379
Likes: 3,294
The article says a part for the Tx. Doesn't the Tx come assembled? All the inconsistencies in general confirms that were are never being told the real or full story. Not that it matters sometimes.
The article says that there was only 1 week of production in May, but the weeks of 5/3 & 5/17 had 890 & 868. covette action center needs to get facts correct.
Before I joined any forum, I did my homework and this forum was tops in the class!
The article says that there was only 1 week of production in May, but the weeks of 5/3 & 5/17 had 890 & 868. covette action center needs to get facts correct.
Before I joined any forum, I did my homework and this forum was tops in the class!
Last edited by C8J; May 28, 2021 at 10:50 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,553
Likes: 1,876
From: Rochester Hills Michigan
I doubt Tremac manufactures all the components that go into the DCT. It could be one of their suppliers either can't build them fast enough or a design issue.
Last edited by Broken Halo; May 28, 2021 at 10:53 AM.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 52
Likes: 32
The article says a part for the Tx. Doesn't the Tx come assembled? All the inconsistencies in general confirms that were are never being told the real or full story. Not that it matters sometimes.
The article says that there was only 1 week of production in May, but the weeks of 5/3 & 5/17 had 890 & 868. covette action center needs to get facts correct.
Before I joined any forum, I did my homework and this forum was tops in the class!
The article says that there was only 1 week of production in May, but the weeks of 5/3 & 5/17 had 890 & 868. covette action center needs to get facts correct.
Before I joined any forum, I did my homework and this forum was tops in the class!