Hello People. I am looking for a part so, I can take my C-8 out of the shop. Yes, unfortunately I crash my Corvette. The name of the part is the left Reinforcement Panel and the part number is 84828225. I know that it is difficult to find. But I thought that you may have an idea where I can find it. #1 is the part. Please, let me know. Thank you folks. Cesar


Thanks.

 

It appears to be available here, but perhaps once you order they’ll tell you there is a delay. https://www.gmpartscenter.net/oem-pa...panel-84828225

 

Probably considered a structural piece and is not available unless you are a certified GM aluminum repair shop.

 

Good luck. Alot of C8 parts unavailable, I'm waiting for a bottom passenger side seat cushion.

 

Yes, you all right. I checked that, and the part cannot be found anywhere. The repair shop is a certified GM aluminum repair shop. Thanks.

 

HI Cesar. I too screwed up and need that exact same part. My car's been in the body shop,since June. Did you have any luck? I find it amazing that Chevrolet has dropped the ball this bad. Come on Chevrolet!!!

 

unlikely but did you try salvage- could be a car out there with the other side destroyed and this one intact

 

I wouldn't blame Chevy for someone wrecking a new car during worldwide a parts and chip shortage. If not at fault, try and go after the other driver's insurance to total the car at fair market value.

 

Is the body shop where the car is located a GM certified aluminum repair shop? If not, they'll never get the parts.

 

Thanks for the responses everyone. I too am in the manufacturing business. I own JD Squared so I understand the problems with shortages. Here at JD2 we've had to redesign PLC control boards to accommadate the chip problem. We've had no problems however making all of our metal components. Sure Korbek I messed up but who hasn't. I am however disappointed with Chevrolet in this matter. You mention totalling a $90k car for a $332 part. That's insane. We were able to get all of the other parts fairly easiy. If this was an electronic component I'd completely understand. But it's not. It's simply a sheet metal stamped part. They had to stop building C8s for a while because of the chip problem. So, everything else completely stopped too? Now they're in production again and we still can't get simple parts. So yeah, after 7 months I do blame Chevrolet. It's not right and I certainly wouldn't do this to my previous customers. Oh well life goes on. Everyone have a happy new year's and I'll keep my fingers crossed that one day Mrs. Barra can help me.

 

Phil1098 is right on the money. Besides GM certified you have to be C8 certified otherwise you/the shop will never get that part. C8 certification by GM is another process. I'm in the industry and slowly but surely it's going that way with all manufacturers especially high end vehicles.

 

If the structural integrity of your car is compromised due to damage or collision then yes your car can get totaled. There are a lot of structural pieces that are irreparable or irreplaceable due to safety and that's why sometimes cars get totaled. At that point your car is deemed unsafe to operate and if you get into another wreck and for example your car splits at the previously repaired section, then you're going to go after GM, the shop, ins. co and every one involved. I've seen people lose successful business and everything they worked for over using non OEM approved adhesive so it's a lot more complicated than totaling a 90K car for $332 part like your example. Nowadays cars like the corvettes are made with all sorts of material that were never used before in cars and that changes the dynamics completely.

 

C8 production has been stopped for a number of reasons, but never for a chip shortage.

 

Thanks everyone for the advice. I didn't mean chips were a problem with production on the C8. That's why it's so frustrating. It simply a small metal part. The car has no structural damage. It was a left front hit and the wheels weren't even scratched. Nor was there any damage behind the front fenders. I absolutely believe you when you say it must be a certified shop. Unfortunately I didn't know that until you informed me. The car's currently at one that isn't certified and they're saying they don't have to be because they were able to get the all the other parts including the rightside version of the part I need. I'll try to find a certified repair facility within towing range and see what they can do. If misery loves company then I'm in a crowd. I'm seeing way too many people posting at various sites about C8 parts they need to fix their damaged cars and can't get them. You clearly know more about what's going on than I do. What do you think the problem might be?

Hopefully Chevrolet will get it sorted out soon. I love that car. I currently own a 911 Turbo S, a Lamborgini EVO and a few others. But here's a shout out to Chevrolet and especially the C8 engineers. I prefer the C8. I've owned many exotics from Ferraris, Porsches, Maserattis, GTR, Adventador, well you get it. I'm only telling you that to show you that I know a great car when I have one. It's literally the most favorite sports car I've ever owned. I can't wait fot the Z06. I believe it's going to be so good that most likely I'll never buy another european sports car again. Here's to hoping my current car is fixed before the Z06 arrives. Thanks again everyone and take care.

 

If your car has been unrepaired for more than six months due to parts availability, you should ask your insurance company to total the car. Extended deprivation of your otherwise repairable vehicle is, in some states, the equivalent of a total loss.

 

Thanks for the advice Aviator. The problem is I screwed up at VIR and my insurance company doesn't cover track days. I had purchased track insurance for the 72k payoff only. The car was 90k + tax and I've installed about 12k of wheels & tires, racing brakes, high flow cats, splitter, wing, etc on the car. So I've got about 112k in it. Also the repair shop has already bought all of the parts to repair the car except that left side support. They were able to get the right side one with no problem. Go figure. Loosing 40k doesn't work for me. I'll just have to wait. I've got someone who is very high up at GM parts division trying to help me so fingers crossed.