C8 dash issue
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C8 dash issue
I have a 3lt. My dash was replaced three months ago because it started to bubble and crack. Well it is doing it again even worse with the replacement. I am out if warranty now I am at 37,000 miles. Since the dealer recently replaced my dash is there some sort of warranty with them since they replaced it?
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Would depend on the dealer. Most repairs come with at least some sort of limited warranty. They wont volunteer the info at this point if you let them know there is a problem, so I would casually ask about how their warranty works on repairs if you neglected to retain the paperwork.
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That should be under warranty. It’s hard to believe after this many years they still have the problem. I looked at several 3lt cars and 3 of them had bad dash issues. These cars only had a few thousand miles on them. I went with a 2LT because I didn’t want to hassle with it.
I know it’s probably not what you want or what you should settle for if you don’t, but maybe consider having them replace with a 2LT?
I know it’s probably not what you want or what you should settle for if you don’t, but maybe consider having them replace with a 2LT?
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I would certainly approach the dealer about this - they could contact GM and request a good will replacement since you are just barely outside of warranty and this is your second dash already.
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If this isn't enough to avoid buying a 3LT, then I'm not sure what is....This has been an issue since the C7 days, hard to believe the smart people in GM couldn't fix this issue permanently!!!! The very minor interior differences between the 2 & 3LT is not worth the risk of a bubbling dash, IMO....Hope it all works out for you...
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If this isn't enough to avoid buying a 3LT, then I'm not sure what is....This has been an issue since the C7 days, hard to believe the smart people in GM couldn't fix this issue permanently!!!! The very minor interior differences between the 2 & 3LT is not worth the risk of a bubbling dash, IMO....Hope it all works out for you...
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If getting a warranty is out, perhaps look up the YOUTUBE that I watched last week. A mechanic demonstrated what he did to repair this situation. He used about $20 and a half hour of labor and did a pretty decent job. I can't remember the name but "3LT" was in the title.
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Any anecdotal data, does this issue occur on daily garaged 3LT's?
Thinking forward to my Eray build... I'd feel a lot better if I learned that these incidents are confined to cars that get daily sun time at work or at home (mine is garaged and I'm retired so...).
Thinking forward to my Eray build... I'd feel a lot better if I learned that these incidents are confined to cars that get daily sun time at work or at home (mine is garaged and I'm retired so...).
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That should be under warranty. It’s hard to believe after this many years they still have the problem. I looked at several 3lt cars and 3 of them had bad dash issues. These cars only had a few thousand miles on them. I went with a 2LT because I didn’t want to hassle with it.
I know it’s probably not what you want or what you should settle for if you don’t, but maybe consider having them replace with a 2LT?
I know it’s probably not what you want or what you should settle for if you don’t, but maybe consider having them replace with a 2LT?
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I have a 3lt. My dash was replaced three months ago because it started to bubble and crack. Well it is doing it again even worse with the replacement. I am out if warranty now I am at 37,000 miles. Since the dealer recently replaced my dash is there some sort of warranty with them since they replaced it?
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We have no issues at all on our 2022 3LT HTC, and after nearly 2 years it's as smooth as a baby's behind. We did install XPEL XR Plus ceramic film on all windows including the windshield, which blocks 97-99% of IR and UV rays, which are the most damaging. The heat reduction in the interior after we installed it was dramatic.
It does sit outside when she is at work.
The only reason we ordered 3LT is that it was the only way we could get the Natural Dipped interior, which was the #1 priority for my wife. It is her car.
While the reports of de-lamination are of concern just like the often reported DTC problems here, I suspect the majority do not have problems. I suspect it is due to manufacturing variance that GM or whomever supplies those pieces hasn't fixed.
It does sit outside when she is at work.
The only reason we ordered 3LT is that it was the only way we could get the Natural Dipped interior, which was the #1 priority for my wife. It is her car.
While the reports of de-lamination are of concern just like the often reported DTC problems here, I suspect the majority do not have problems. I suspect it is due to manufacturing variance that GM or whomever supplies those pieces hasn't fixed.
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