Oct 18, 2022 · Received 24 Likes on 15 Posts. C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion - C8 Z06 engine issues and C8 ZR1 - With all the problems with the LT6 Powerplant isn't the situation only going to be magnified once that same motor is turbocharged as is the plan for the C8 ZR1? Won't the additional stresses of adding power to an already troubled and problematic engine C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. Parked my car in the garage as usual. This doesn’t work on all GM vehicles, but more so on the newer ones, especially those running the automaker’s new Global B electronic architecture which first debuted on the 2020 Cadillac CT5, followed by the 2020 Cadillac CT4, Chevy Corvette C8, 2021 Buick Envision, and the 2021 Chevy Tahoe, 2021 Suburban, 2021 GMC Yukon and 2021 Cadillac C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. It was changed to a cast pan mid 2021. Opened the door to exited and noticed the display screen, radio and HUD stayed on. A message flashed to check the ECM and then to put in park to restart. Pushed the start button and got no response, the Jul 18, 2021 · From The. Click HERE to login or register. Please register to receive all manner of go-faster benefits on CCF. Jun 9, 2024 · There are not other problems with headlights e. Almost like anti-lock brakes would feel but much milder. Apparently a couple owners need to have their tops adjusted - if not adjusted properly it may cause the system to lock up. Received 768 Likes on 230 Posts. The problem with the silent Corvette was a defective amplifier. I have no idea what the degree angle is but a gradual angle should have no effect on your C8. The following 2 users liked this post by Vetteman Jack: NorthernProducer (09-22-2023), proeagles (09-22-2023) 09-22-2023, 08:08 AM. I've heard that run flat tires tend to get louder as they age C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. It was on a lift for over 3 weeks. Most owners don't seem to have any problems with the DCT. Oct 11, 2023. SW bugs, my touch screen needed replacing, the fuel neck stop falling into the fuel tank recall, overfilled oil on Z51. Aug 20, 2023 · C8 General Discussion - Transmission problems. Melting Slicks. Out of nowhere I get a "idle creep temporarily disabled" message on the dash. Received 54 Likes on 12 Posts. thanks! Reply Like. The 2020's had a stamped transmission pan that would sometimes have leakage problems. The service technician informed me that within the past 6 months there has been numerous C8's in for transmission problems. The 2020's don't have wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, just wired. You're browsing as a Guest. The changes were 1) revised cooling system, and 2) a case change that makes it unnecessary to add extra fluid for tracking. Forum Jump. My C8 was the second one recently turned C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. Nov 22, 2023 · Received 1,915 Likes on 1,021 Posts. Everything was going spectacularly well until today. And it is a top-performing sports car—the Z06 model even won Road & Track's 2023 Performance Car of the Year award. Didn’t drive the car for two day, got in and notice the car would not start. Even if it's worse than the C7, it's far better than the Corvettes and other cars of the 1990s and earlier. GM engineers authorized a new transmission. We need to remember that everyone who has an issue posts about it but the 99% rarely post, “I have no trans issue (I for have not had one), I have steering issues, no wheels issues, no motor issues, etc. There haven’t been any common problems and most of the issues are minor, but this thread is already a great resource for C8 owners. tranny problems - no fun. The DIC/infotainment graphics and menus were changed slightly in the 2021's. Mar 15, 2020 · C8PRO (03-22-2020), CorvetteBrent (01-03-2021) Reply. Obviously different car/non-Z51/Z51 and different tires, but still surprising. Possible problem with clear engine cover. There are quite a few people who have had cable problems with the cable that runs from the motor on each side to each nacelle. And it definitely seems louder than my C7 ever did. Didn’t think nothing of it, assuming they would turn off in a few minutes. 15,000 miles per year average as reported by the DOT. The cable folds the nacelle under the top as it is being lowered. . Dec 29, 2022 · 3 posts · Joined 2022. 77 / 156. C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. I had 2016 C7 for 60K miles non-Z51 - traded in on 2023 C8 HTC Z51. FYI From Corvette Ed on Midengine 2024 Corvette Posi Chatter & Solution Today, 01:56 PM I just wanted to give people a heads up to a problem we ran into May 5, 2022 · My 2020 is approaching 7,000 miles with no transmission problems. Aug 25, 2023 · First. C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion - General Z06, ZR1 and Zora Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track. The 2023 C8 tire noise (have 14K miles now) started to get louder around ~10K miles. g I haven't notice any moisture after raining/washing. Both the case and fluid pan were redesigned. From my observations, most C8 owners and owners of prior Corvette generations reserve their May 14, 2021 · C8 General Discussion - Help - can't resolve problems with new C8 - To start with, I've read the manual and consulted with Chevrolet tech and cannot resolve this particular problem. #1 · Dec 29, 2022 (Edited) I just turned in my 2022 C8 Corvette z51 3LT with 5000 miles because the transmission would not go in reverse to the dealership. This technology, IMO, is not needed on the C8. My driveway drops about 35 ft from my house to the road over 400 ft. But interestingly, a point about quality checks arose quickly. I picked up the Vette at MacMulkin and loaded OnStar and the MyChevrolet app and the accounts are linked together. Applied the rubber seal around the inner edge of the engine bay and then placed the clear cover over the engine bay securing the cover with factory screws and heat C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. Considering it was perfect before the update I have to wonder what they did and how soon before they fix the latest fix etc. The dealer performed the flush but it didn't fix the problem. Aug 23, 2022 · Received 134 Likes on 51 Posts. C8 General Discussion - Brake problem - 2023 stingray w/Z51, under moderate braking around 60mphj the brakes seem to pulsate (can feel it in the steering wheel). Feb 1, 2024 · C8 General Discussion - Transmission problems after latest update - It would appear that my 24 Z51 was updated in the past few days and now the transmission is shifting hard and sloppy. Jan 18, 2024 · Received 6,429 Likes on 3,523 Posts. Mar 30, 2020 · C8 Corvette owners on the forum have discussed any issues with their new Chevy in individual threads, but “MauiC8” started to compile all of the problems with the new car. As to C8 wheels, I Apr 3, 2023 · The eighth-generation (C8) Chevrolet Corvette became one of the most coveted sports cars when it went on sale in 2020. 23/C8Z (04-15-2020), captaingary76 (06-17-2022), CorvetteBrent (01-03-2021), fullback (04-19-2020), hippiefreak67 (11-18-2021), and 6 others liked this post. Member Since: May 2021. C8 Corvette Problem Compilation Jan 11, 2022 · All that said, the vast majority of C8s seem to be trouble free or have only very minor problems. It C8 General Discussion - C8 problems - Now that C8s are starting to roll out, I thought it might be good to start a single thread of issues people have noticed, however big or small they may be, to raise awareness for what other members should look for and what GM can continue to improve upon. Either even or odd. New C8 Problems with allocations. I was at Ozarks International Raceway last weekend participating in the NASA event in HPDE3 and my 2023 C8 with 5400 miles on it went into initially limp mode when decelerating to go into turn 11 and then quickly just died. It's a workmanship issue and has nothing to do with heat or humidity. I received the rubber seal from Rapid Rev. Forum member Phil1098 notes how this could have been spotted numerous times. dohabandit. - Last week my transmission started skipping gears. e. ”. About 4,900 miles on the 2022. But consider that there have been some 50,000 to 60,000 C8s produced and sold. The C8 is also a major new design vs a design revision. 1 / 1. 05-14-2024, 02:47 PM. 1 / 2. Jan 1, 2019 · Received 122 Likes on 87 Posts. After several reported issues with owners of C6/C7's being 'trapped' in their cars due to dead batteries and not knowing about the manual release the last thing needed would be electric doors that could contain another set of problems. But he was able to get one for an E-Ray. This is a two pronged problem. What finally led to the engine control lamp, could no longer be I had 2016 C7 for 60K miles non-Z51 - traded in on 2023 C8 HTC Z51. Simple fix. Then look at the 15's with torque converter issues, took GM 1 1/2 . Not Dec 4, 2021 · 12-04-2021, 12:03 PM. And my top fits and seals perfectly. Two mechanics told me it's normal but I want to hear your opinion and potential advice. I've had leather wrapped dashboards for years in the Southeast that lasted 100K + with no problems. And the COVID crap hit right in the worst possible time. Murray20c8. Exaggerated by far. But as the C8 left dealers' lots, online C8 Corvette communities were abuzz with owners complaining about transmission failures. Aug 2, 2021 · There are no hydraulics in the C8 convertible hardtop mechanism, just 6 small and very reliable electric motors. I wanted to check in here again, got my C8 back since Wednesday. Not stepping on the brakes hard enough to cause the anti-lock to kick in. May 23, 2022 · Received 2,903 Likes on 1,162 Posts. This has also disturbed the CAN bus. I then pair my phone Oct 9, 2022 · 2021 C8 problems. The never ending problems with the C8-in this day of sophisticated CAD and Virtual AI Engineering-is just completely unacceptable. Reply Like. It’s those sudden changes when transitioning from a angled road to an angled driveway that can be a problem. The percentage of owners who have had C8 DCT problems is probably than 1 %. Apr 23, 2022 · More than GM would like, to be sure. Now the car is shifting very odd. I recently purchased the clear engine bay cover for my 2022 C8. He said he’s only gotten four allocations all year long. I spoke with my salesman that has two dealerships. Check engine light also goes on. Sep 21, 2023 · I will agree that we normally only hear about the ones with issues - owners with problem free cars are probably too busy driving their cars to make a post about it. Just like the C8 the C7 forum had its list of people having engines replaced. It is so sad that GM a corporation making cars for over 100+ years - cannot make a car as reliable and with the fit and finish and engineering of fairly new car companies such as Lexus, or even Genesis. If even 10% of those had transmission issues, the Corvette forums would be inundated with nothing but faulty DCT posts. Problems at the Track. Apr 16, 2024 · Received 133 Likes on 85 Posts. The plastic fitting on the end of the cable that attaches it to the motor brakes. Prev. The mass air flow sensor was also replaced, I hope that now no new problems arise. Yup same here early 2014's had issues. Oct 11, 2023 · 2024 Corvette issues. I suspect that transmission failures would be more common if the average C8 was driven as much as the average family car, i. Nov 12, 2023 · Make of that what you wish. years to get that one fixed. I experienced a similar situation at my dealer waiting for authorization and parts to repair my C7. # 3106. Apr 7, 2020 · With the elevated MSRP of a 3LT trim level, the C8’s price tag could see $100,000, and many are pointing out that this type of defect is simply not acceptable. Apr 18, 2024 · Received 25 Likes on 13 Posts. In the tech link article, at this link, the external difference in the case and pan bolt pattern is discussed. # 10. Three of the other allocations Chevy told them that they would only except 1LT orders even though the cars were ordered as three 3LT. My C8 3LT had bubbling issues even after being garage kept and less than 4k miles. It would also not shift into reverse or would shift from reverse to park after 4 or 5 feet. Sep 16, 2023 · Reply. kv eh jr oy fb om ho me bl nc