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Well, I took the car in to the certified corvette specialist, and here is my report: He said there is defenatly an abnormal sound coming from the rear end at certain RPM's. He said because my car is an 08, there isn't any TSB's yet. And he thinks it's either exaust related, or possibly the differential. But looking under the car, he couldn't find anything with the exaust. And since there is no TSB on the car, he doesn't want to drop the differential. So...no joy. he says I have to basically live with it until a TSB comes out. In other words, he did nothing. I am getting no joy from Chevrolet on this whole f******g issue, and I'm really getting angry at this point. Time to re-visit my dealership again. I'll report when I know more.  *A very dissatisfied buyer*
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Replying to: bolivar (Nov 15, 2007 9:23 pm)
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Replying to: printz (Nov 16, 2007 11:28 am) I purchased a 08 Wrangler(Sahara) in August....It had a 3 piece removable hardtop....The roof was leaking in several places...The dealership couldn't fix it(Chrysler technician could not fix it)... They've had me in a rental for 5 weeks...Without me going through the lemon law crap(thank god), Chrysler decided to repurchase my vehicle for the exact amount I put into it(should have the paperwork & check next week)...The only stipulation is that I have to lease or purchase another chrsler product....Anyway, I've decided to lease a 08 liberty(good in the snow & back & forth to work).....Now I just have to decide whether I want to take the chance with an American sports car, or buy the Infinity G37 which should be reliable....Sticker on the infinity with the options I want is 44,000, so I'd be saving $$$$ over the vette...But i have always wanted a vette...It's a tough call....
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Replying to: printz (Nov 16, 2007 11:38 am) |
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Replying to: tmerriss (Nov 16, 2007 9:25 am) |
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Thanks for your sympathy bolivar, it is needed right now  A new update... The mechanic at my dealership checked out the TSB's, and said there is a TSB on the '08 Corvette's center tunnel shaft...it is described as "making harsh grinding noises at certain RPM's". Ok, so that sounds like it may be it. Oh, and the problem is less noticable with a passenger in the car...and the heavier the passenger, the less the sound is. So weight smooths out the noise/vibration somewhat. The mechanic said that would make sense. Anyway, he is at a conference this week with several Corvette techs, and he wants to run it by them before dropping the center shaft. Mabey just MABEY I might be getting some action here! But I'm still skeptical, and I will report more when I know more. Hopefully all of this reporting of my problem will benifit someone else who might be having similar issues. |
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I have had it. the glove box latch broke off a month ago, and I still don't have the part from GM, they say it is on backorder. So I have been locked out of my glove-compartment. When I go over small dips or bumps in the road, the squeaks from the interior panels have been madening, even though it is improved over the C-5. WIth this new 08 Vette I have been in the shop 3 times, having sqeaks and creaks repaired. The auto-tranny shifts like hell when in "shift mode", and when you give it acceleration, and then let off, and then get on it again, you have no power! I mean wtf is that? Oh yeah, that other thing...the grinding noise that is coming from the back of the car when I accelerate. If I do not get a sufficiant answer and fix for the problem, and I mean this week, I'm just going to dump this car on the open market. I just might anyway, it's just not worth the headaches. I'll lose 10,000 in the process, but GM will lose me as a custermor forever! I can guarentee you the next time I shop for a sports car, I will be shopping at my local Porsche dealership. This experience has proven one thing to me...American cars are crappy. My Acura doesnt have any squeaks or rattles or ANYTHING wrong with it. I really wanted to enjoy a new Corvette, but this whole nightmare has been a harsh wake-up call to me. For their flagship car, I would think that General Motors could have done better. *dissapointed and dissatasfied*
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Replying to: tmerriss (Dec 03, 2007 1:36 pm) I logged some 70,000+ miles in my '01 and '03 Z06's and am only 3,500 miles into my '08 coupe but none of my Vettes had a single sqeak or creak and were/are trouble free as such. I think most Vette owners have my experience but every once in a while you hear a horror story like yours. Bummer for sure. Have you given any thought as to invoking the "Lemon Law" of your state. I don't know the nuances but it is something like "X" number of days in shop and "X" number of times without the dealer being able to remedy the problem(s), entitles you to a buy back from GM. Just a thought, and I wish you the best in getting this matter resolved. |
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Thanks for your reply. I am wondering if there is a number to GM headquarters that I can call, and threatin a lemon law suit? Otherwise I guess I'll have to get an attorney. I will get an answer about the grinding sound tomorrow mabey, but what do you bet the answer will be "well, we dont know for sure about the center tunnel, so let's chalk it up to muffler resin"! I know I am jumping ahead by predicting that, but I have had similar experience before with both Ford and GM. |
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Replying to: tmerriss (Dec 05, 2007 7:24 am) Second, I am truly sorry to hear of the issues you are having. The one issue I had ( 2007 Coupe - trouble w/A6 trans. ) was addressed with reasonable speed & efficiency by the dealer where I bought it. ( Largetst volume Corvette dealer in the S.E. ) Though the symptoms have started to re-appear. (( sigh )) Anyway, you could try: GM North America Vehicle Brand Marketing 200 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243 313-556-5000 General Manager Chevrolet Edward J. Peper Jr. And \ or: GM North America Vehicle Sales, Service & Marketing Group 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243 313-556-5000 GM North America VP Vehicle Sales, Service & Marketing Mark LaNeve GM North America VP Field Sales, Service & Parts Brent Dewar Good luck! |
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