Took to dealer for others that may have an overheat problem cooling fan motor was bad

 

Does anyone know where a cover for these switches could be obtained? I'm thinking something with an adhesive back that flips up to allow access. I am constantly hitting the trunk release with my knee when entering the vehicle.

 

exhaust valve squeak

Dealership replaced the left side muffler assembly to try to correct the squeaking noise during exhaust valve actuation. Now there is a new squeaking noise when the mode selector is change from touring to sport and as seen in the picture enclosed the left side tailpipes do not line up with the right side anymore.

 

There have been several folks that complained of that squeak, but as far as I am aware you are the first to get a exhaust component replaced to fix it.(or try to) Was there a TSB or PIP issued that guided your dealer to replace the muffler? I don't know that I can suggest any help for you except to say; Return it to your dealer. Let us know what they do to fix this. By the way, most owners just used some light spray lubricant and squirted the shaft that have the vanes mounted on it. Not a long term fix by any means, but I haven't seen anyone mention this squeak for a while.

 

Is it just the perspective of the photograph, or do the two left pipes look different/bigger than the two right pipes?

 

It was a guess to eliminate the squeak. I think it's because the right pipes are a bit dirty, they just don't align

 

Dealer has ordered the right side assembly. But I'm hesitant to have it installed. I'm told it is much more invasive. I'm considering just having the original left side reinstalled and living with the squeaks.

 

If you are confident enough to allow your dealer to do your servicing I would have them install the right side and ensure both sides are aligned correctly and all works well.

 

Hey trueblue , at which dealer you took your corvette?

 

Pinhole in radiator

Noticed a small amount of red fluid dripping from right front. (2014 with 700 miles.) Took the car in and the mechanic found a small pinhole in the radiator. Had to order new radiator on Wednesday, got it back on Friday. Dealership was great!

 

Noticed a small amount of red fluid dripping from right front. (2014 with 700 miles.) Took the car in and the mechanic found a small pinhole in the radiator. Had to order new radiator on Wednesday, got it back on Friday. Dealership was great!

Arctic; If you would please post up the manufacture date of your car and be sure to vote in this poll:Belt tensioner failure / Cooling system leak problem poll - View Poll Results

 

All is well. I now have new left and right side exhaust assemblies. It too some work to line them up, they needed to make a round hole oval on one side. Valve squeaks are now gone. Side note, they replace front brake pads/pins and eliminated the occasional front brake squeal as well. Hey, now summer is over!

 

Wow, those are completely straight! It is a great picture. Thanks for posting it.

It is also wonderful to hear that they took care of your brake squeal as well.

It sounds like you have a fantastic local dealership up there in North Dakota.

 

Thanks!

 

I have a 2014 L3 Z51 Stingray that was having a jumping Infotainment screen. We never could get it to duplicate at the Chevrolet dealer. So, I took a 1 minute video of the screen jumping. This video was provided to the dealer who in-turn provided it to the GMC Technical Department. The GMC Tech was immediately able to ID the root cause, and shipped out a new radio unit including new screen and cable. The dealer installed the kit and since then for the last 5 days the screen has not even started to jump once. A note here is that it is very important to bring PROOF like a video off you camera or cell phone if the problem can not be duplicated at the dealer, and open an incident number with GMC Customer Support who will work with the dealer to make sure that your issue is resolved to your satisfaction.
This replacement radio assembly was not the same as the one that was originally installed at the factory into my Stingray. It had a different part/stock number. Unfortunately the dealer did not include part/stock number on my invoice.

 

I had the same problem with mine. I also took a video with my phone and stopped by the dealer. They asked me to email it to them and they passed it on to GM. They authorized the part order and had it at the dealership within 2 days. I was out of town for a couple weeks and they installed it when I returned. It took about 3-4 hours including an oil change and a program update for the seat issue. Done and Done!

Kurt

 

Thanks for the info. I also have a 2014 & have the infotainment jumping problem. It doesn't happen all the time but would like to get it fixed. I live in Michigan so car is in storage now. If I still have problems this spring I will definitely video it & talk to my dealer.

 

I think I have the same issue with infotainment as well and a dealer appointment today. Here is a link to a video I made of it...is this what you were seeing?
http://webpages.charter.net/brian.orion/vidjump.mov

Sometimes it is just bottom half of screen that does it..sometimes the full screen. It can go a month without happening and then happen continuously for a few days. Sometimes lowering and raising the screen fixes it (or changes the portion of screen that is messed up) so I thought it was just a loose connection and not something that needs unit replaced.

I also have a short metallic squeek/squeal coming from outside the car every 20-30 seconds but only when the car is moving (its not the shocks or breaks, can happen when driving 30mph on level ground at constant speed)... I had torque tube replaced at 4k and I'm back up to 6k miles..I'm hoping this is not related to that issue building up again.

 

Brian; It might well be related to the torque tube, time will tell for sure. If you have a performance exhaust and you were not driving @ a steady speed I would guess that the noise you are hearing is related to the valves in your exhaust system, but the conditions you describe don't really fit that scenario. Can you ID where the noise is coming from? In the front, or from the back of your car?

 

It is hard to get exact location since I'm in the car and noise is from outside...since it only occurs when moving, I cant really be outside. Anyway, it is at dealership now and they are looking into it but will be tomorrow before they have better explanation for cause.

 

Hopefully the dealer will be able to hear the noise in a test drive and at least localize the issue for you and then resolve it Brian. Certainly interested in what they find.

 

Open for business!

 

Thanks!

 

First round on me!

 

So we were experiencing very hard up and downshifts in our new Z06 automatic, Turns out there is a service bulletin out there that talks about "teaching" the trans to shift properly. We took the car back to the dealer, showed them the bulletin that the forum members provided and Voila, issue resolved and the car drives like a dream now. Doing a road trip in south Florida this weekend! Thanks Forum members

 

Glad to hear that the 'teaching' resolved your issues CandyZ06 and welcome to our forum!

 

Z06 misfiring over 5,500/6krpms

Z06 misfiring over 6k rpms pretty bad..
Goes to service Tues. Bet they say they can reproduce and fix it because they won't floor the car or speed
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Anyone else have this problem?
I have 600miles

 

Z06 misfiring over 6k rpms pretty bad..
Goes to service Tues. Bet they say they can reproduce and fix it because they won't floor the car or speed
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Anyone else have this problem?
I have 600miles

check your inhibition wires if there are firmly plugged. I had a similar issue and I found out that one wire was loose and I basically ran on 7 cylinders. another option would be that you got bad gas. that would explain a too early combustion of the fuel.

 

Misfires almost almost trigger codes, so that will help them identify the problem. Based on other posts, probably a bad fuel injector (partially clogged, etc.), or could be that cylinder's individual coil. Hope it is fixed soon! Please let us know how this turned out.

 

GQ; How did this issue present itself? Like, after buying gas, or a prolonged driving in stop and go traffic?