The evidence that the automatic transmission in the Stingray overheats routinely is rather condemning already. And how about those 0-60 times? A used car with 85,000 on it does not constitute a lemon. The rear end had become noisy and the dealership would change the oil in it, That would last until the internal oil got warm and it still has a hum in it. Original review: June 10, 2015 Keyless entry system on my 2006 Corvette caused me to be trapped in the car. One day they may add the options but they could just as easily add a traction control system like the McLaren. As it seems about everyone knows now that changing the gear oil occasionally helps this situation.
I will wait until it completely goes out before I pay that. The synchros on the transmission match the free-wheeling gear which is at the speed of the previous shift point to the next gear. Sorry, this car is not a track car! Original review: June 2, 2015 Have had the vehicle for about 2 weeks now. This article applies to the C5 Corvette 1997-2004 , C6 Corvette 2005-2013 , and C7 Corvette. Visibility is okay to the front and sides, but anything back much past your shoulders gets at least partially hidden by seat headrests, roof pillars, or the tall tail. In 2008 they made the wire a little longer to move the connector out of the way. Still no results available but hopefully, that claimed 0.
This has caused drivers behind me to stand on their brakes to keep from hitting my vehicle in the rear ,and has resulted in several drivers becoming quite irate with me. Put about 4000 miles on it and got back home and a few days later bam it shut off again. I have went to my local dealer and chatted with a Chevy Representative about my concerns and received the same answer from both. The problem was driven by the connector being placed directly under the seat cushion. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio display is blinking, flickering, rolling, or scrolling.
Apparently both of the problems of the previous manual transmission cars have been directly transferred to the newest generation of Corvette. I have had many cars before and have run them up to 130k miles but never had such a problem. A few weeks go by and Reliable Chevrolet tells me that it needs new Cam bearings and crank. It has outperformed every other vehicle type trust me, I don't need to elaborate and I know several Mustang and Camaro drivers who are switching over. Summary: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a the am or fm audio volume changes, mutes, echoes, cuts in and out, repeats broadcast content, or skips intermittently.
Hopefully it is finally fixed. It is true that part was not made by Chevy. If anything the lack of sticks in many sports cars may help Chevy capitalize on having one as long as they can continue to meet emissions. This simple maintenance item checklist will keep your Corvette running for many more trouble-free. Apparently, if one can avoid automatic transmission overheating issues, this is the trade off? It vibrates in the rear driver wheel, in the floor and thru the steering wheel. I bought the car with 3k miles in 2010 and now it has over 147k miles.
You can search these issues and find an unlimited amount of information about the failure of these systems on the C6 Corvette the steering column lock is a 2005 year only issue, because on the 2006 model they finally changed the column lock system. Although not as often on 2008 — 2013 model years, the problem never went away. If for some miracle, the torque tube lasts a bit longer, there is always a problem with the fuel tanks or differential that once again, will require removal of torque tube. This was a simple and straight forward process. As I pulled half way up my driveway the car completed shutoff. Once situated, the environment is … cozy. I was told that there was a problem with the transmission flex plate.
The manual snicks through the gears with precision and the clutch is easy to modulate. By - February 24, 2015 This article applies to the C5, C6 and C7 Corvette 1997-current. He stated that I was not given a call back earlier in the week because I gave them a bad customer service survey. My present Corvette is so badly made. I plan to drive one as long as I'm driving a car. Everyone I know loves their Corvette.
As such, the Corvette made its mark as a performance bargain. Went to a legal argument with Nissan. At this point I have had enough and went and spoke to the General Sales Manager again who handles all complaints for this dealer. There should be plenty of fools parting with their money to find out. Why spend 85000 on one brand new just to have it break down with 1000 miles on it sitting on the shoulder having everyone passing you on the freeway laughing at you. The one thing to keep in mind that as heavy as the coupe Z06 porker is, the convertible version will add an extra 80 pounds, and this is when optimistically assuming the number of slush box coolers will not magically double from the two that are already on this great car. The new seats are vastly more supportive than the flimsier chairs of previous Corvettes, yet some drivers are still coming to terms with the firm, movement-restricting design.
Replaced rear drive side wheel arm pulley. I promise you I never buy another one. Synthetic fluids report a much broader operating temperature range than purely petroleum products. Summary: This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the radio is inopertive. This simple maintenance item checklist will keep your Corvette running for many more trouble-free. They will remain strong in a car like this as this is where the people who still know how to drive one live.