Not Again!
12-10-2018, 10:57 PM
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Not Again!
In June I received a new 2019 C7 after GM bought back my 2015, which couldn’t be fixed. Last Thursday I brought it to the dealer for a first oil change and to fix a rattle from the passenger side door speaker. When they inspected the car they found a defective strut and a cracked speaker mount. No big deal so far. But when I picked up the car I immediately noticed a strange fluttering sound from the rear, on acceleration over 50 mph. I drove straight back to the dealer and went for a test drive with their lead Vette mechanic. He verified the noise and agreed it didn’t sound normal. He said it might be a bearing but wasn’t sure. I left it at the dealer and drove home in a loaner. With only 1850 miles on it I’m now worried I have another lemon. If it can’t be fixed I’m considering dumping it in favor of something a little more reliable. Please leave your feedback. At this point I need support because this is just too frustrating.
12-11-2018, 12:11 AM
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79,000+ trouble free miles in my 2015.... more than 700,000 miles in Corvettes, essentially trouble free over 30 years....
12-11-2018, 12:13 AM
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Sometimes people DO roll boxcars twice in a row! Sorry, but I cannot give substantive support. What you need are data, which will be forthcoming, it appears. In any event, all the best. 
12-11-2018, 01:22 AM
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Arturo,
My advise is to bide your time and patiently work through any bumps in the road of warranty with your new 2019 C7.
.You're doing what you can being attentive to anything amiss your car presents to you. Just give it some more time and keep putting miles on the car during warranty 3/36.
.Way too early to know if you should bail on this car.
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My advise is to bide your time and patiently work through any bumps in the road of warranty with your new 2019 C7.
.You're doing what you can being attentive to anything amiss your car presents to you. Just give it some more time and keep putting miles on the car during warranty 3/36.
.Way too early to know if you should bail on this car.
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12-11-2018, 04:39 AM
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Do you have the range device? The very first mod for our cars... Do not let them go into V4 mode and hope for the best...
12-11-2018, 05:53 AM
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https://store.rangetechnology.com/products/range-V8
It keeps the engine firing on all 8 cylinders at all times in whatever mode your in..
It keeps the engine firing on all 8 cylinders at all times in whatever mode your in..
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12-11-2018, 08:47 AM
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GM bought my first two Cadillacs back from me but my third one was a charm.
12-11-2018, 09:43 AM
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Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'd wait and see what shakes out. That being said, I know how you must feel and how you can go "sour" on a car especially after going through a "buy-back" w/ your 2015. I had a series of problems w/ a Honda Civic and swore I'd never own another Honda product (and have not). Your current problem may be easily remedied and you'll have smooth sailing going forward. Lets hope that is the case. If, however this one turns out to be a "lemon" too, I personally would have a hard time going for #3 (since we are not talking nickels and dimes w/ these cars).
12-11-2018, 09:49 AM
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:Iagree: I hope this all works out for you and this C7 does not go down the path of the last one.
12-11-2018, 09:58 AM
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You are an anomaly-you unfortunately defied the odds. These are basically very reliable cars-my 15 is trouble free-but every car maker has a few lemons and you, unfortunately, may have gotten 2 in a row.
12-11-2018, 10:15 AM
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https://store.rangetechnology.com/products/range-V8
It keeps the engine firing on all 8 cylinders at all times in whatever mode your in..
It keeps the engine firing on all 8 cylinders at all times in whatever mode your in..
12-11-2018, 10:22 AM
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I cant imagine the damage it does to the A8 converter
12-11-2018, 11:54 AM
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I guess at this point all you can do is wait and see what the problem is. Once it is repaired drive it, enjoy it and IF you experience another issue I would move on.
12-11-2018, 12:10 PM
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Arturo,
My advise is to bide your time and patiently work through any bumps in the road of warranty with your new 2019 C7.
.You're doing what you can being attentive to anything amiss your car presents to you. Just give it some more time and keep putting miles on the car during warranty 3/36.
.Way too early to know if you should bail on this car.
.
.
My advise is to bide your time and patiently work through any bumps in the road of warranty with your new 2019 C7.
.You're doing what you can being attentive to anything amiss your car presents to you. Just give it some more time and keep putting miles on the car during warranty 3/36.
.Way too early to know if you should bail on this car.
.
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with Joe. I understand your apprehension at this point. But, work through this, it may not be anything serious. I hope this will be your last visit to the dealer for anything other than scheduled maintenance. Good luck.
12-11-2018, 02:02 PM
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12-11-2018, 02:55 PM
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Arturo, I think all of us understand how you must feel, but we're glad you're going to wait and see what it is and if it's fixed. Good luck! You certainly deserve it!!!!!
12-11-2018, 04:26 PM
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Arturo, please keep us updated on the problem, and the fix. You never know, one of us could have the same problem and need that information.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; 12-11-2018 at 04:27 PM.