[Nemeth21]

They started the repair today, expected to complete mid day tomorrow. I had a few other minor complaints that they are attending to such as a few body panel alignment issues and a loud creek from the driver side roof latch.

Hopefully I will have her back in good form for Laborday weekend.

 

[TNSQUIRE]

They started the repair today, expected to complete mid day tomorrow. I had a few other minor complaints that they are attending to such as a few body panel alignment issues and a loud creek from the driver side roof latch.

Hopefully I will have her back in good form for Laborday weekend.

What kind of body panel issues? I am dealing with that myself.

 

[Nemeth21]

The lines of the rear facia were far from correct from the factory. The gaps were very inconsistent to the point that caused paint rubbing. Also my front passenger qtr panel was off making a very obvious visual out of alignment when you looked at the point where it met the hood and headlights.

The panels by themselves were not bothering me too much. I was not going to take the car in just for that but since I had to address the torque tube I also then wanted to get the cosmetic issues.

 

[Chip]

Convertible top issue

I found this today and wanted to let you convertible owners know about it. I am not sure if this is a one of a kind issue or something more widespread.
"Convertible top malfunctioned today
tried putting the top down today by remote it only went half way and stopped so I tried re-pushing the remote and nothing so after a minute I decided to go in the car and do it from there . I pushed the button to make it go back up and the next thing I know the back window exploded into the vehicle."

 

[MRACER]

Holy Smoke! keep us updated please.

 

[corvettrob]

Ouch !!! I have a roadster keep us posted thanks !!

 

[Racer_X]

I just spoke to my local dealer and they mentioned the service announcement. He did inform me they have been checking all rear ends since first delivery and have found absolutely zero with low fluid levels. They are a high volume corvette dealer in NC.

Hey Moxy - i am out in WNC - not a plethora of dealerships out here Would you recommend yours in Charlotte? It's only a 2 hr drive from here... and if it saves a few grand would be worth it. Thanks.

 

[Chip]

Seat material de-lam.

It appears there was a batch of bad seat material installed in some early vin models (maybe later models as well?) As far as I can tell, this issue has only affected a few owners, but be aware of it. Apparently the two layers of this material can de-laminate and look like this:

 

[RCjr]

I found this today and wanted to let you convertible owners know about it. I am not sure if this is a one of a kind issue or something more widespread.
"Convertible top malfunctioned today
tried putting the top down today by remote it only went half way and stopped so I tried re-pushing the remote and nothing so after a minute I decided to go in the car and do it from there . I pushed the button to make it go back up and the next thing I know the back window exploded into the vehicle."

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That truly sux.

 

[Administrator jsvette]

Holy Smoke! keep us updated please.

To the best of our knowledge this did not occur to one of our member Stingrays and no update is available at this time.

 

[Chip]

To the best of our knowledge this did not occur to one of our member Stingrays and no update is available at this time.

Not yet, and let's hope this is an isolated incidence. I expect there is a failed / mal-adjusted limit switch to blame, but I will keep an eye open to see what the owner finds out.

 

[lancekl]

It appears there was a batch of bad seat material installed in some early vin models (maybe later models as well?) As far as I can tell, this issue has only affected a few owners, but be aware of it. Apparently the two layers of this material can de-laminate and look like this: View attachment 11941

Is this isolated to certain colors, or across the board??

 

[greggshere]

New issue - leaking windshield washer fluid. Two trips to the dealer, they finally found the reservoir was cracked and leaking. Now waiting for replacement part. The 4Cyl loaner Impala just doesn't cut it...

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Let them order the part and call you when it comes in. No way would I leave my car sit at a dealership for a windshield washer reservoir. Heck I have had my car since early May and I don't think I have ever even used mine. It will only leak until it's empty anyway.

 

[Mac57]

Let them order the part and call you when it comes in. No way would I leave my car sit at a dealership for a windshield washer reservoir. Heck I have had my car since early May and I don't think I have ever even used mine. It will only leak until it's empty anyway.

I'm with Gregg. I'd chalk the cracks if you really need the reservoir. Or you could spray it with that crap they advertise that can make a screen door into a boat. Either way, I'd be driving the Vette and returning the 4 banger for someone else with less discriminating taste in vehicles

 

[mjw930]

Why don't we reserve this thread to first hand accounts? Hence the title of the thread.

 

[glen e]

I concur completely.....

 

[greggshere]

Why don't we reserve this thread to first hand accounts? Hence the title of the thread.

My comment was not meant to be derogatory only educational. Some dealers will lead you to believe you need to leave the car there while you wait for the parts to come in, and that is not the case. When my rear hatch seal needed replaced they told me it would probably take three days or so to get the parts and that I could use a loaner. I told them I would rather have my car, and they were like, "are you sure?" I was like, yeah no need to leave it sitting outside in your lot when I could be driving it. They agreed and that's what I did. Unless the part is safety related or there is eminent danger to the car, there is no good reason to leave your car at the dealership. Obviously it is everyone's decision and choice based on their own circumstances, but some dealers make the owner feel like they have to abide by what they say, and my post is to let them know they don't have to if they choose not to. Ok back to the thread, sorry if I threw it off task.

 

[mjw930]

Some issues I am seeing

Greg,

My comment was not directed at you, it was a generic comment. It just happened to show up after your post based on when I hit the enter key.

When I'm commenting about a particular post I usually always use the "quote" function.

It's all good

 

[Chip]

Is this isolated to certain colors, or across the board??

At this point that question can't be answered with any certainty.

 

[Administrator jsvette]

Why don't we reserve this thread to first hand accounts? Hence the title of the thread.

Certainly makes sense.