It is being reported on some Corvette sites that since there is a recall on the C8 Z06, and no part available to fix it yet, that the dealers are required to keep your Z06 if it comes into their shop for anything, and not return it to you until a fix is available. One dealer is reported to be telling owners not to bring theirs in for anything unless it is an emergency. Has anyone else heard this?
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Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico -
Just to add to the information:
I have not received any notice of any type from Chevrolet.
While I didn't attend all the technical sessions at the Museum last week , I heard nothing about this issue. Now I wish I had asked, but I doubt there would be any more information than Michael J. posted above.Terry -
I have not received any letter in the mail, as I usually get for other recalls in my Ford vehicles. I did get a notice on my cell phone from the My Chevrolet app about it, and the details are in the "recalls" section in that app. It also says you will be contacted when the fix, a sleeve they put in, will be available. But I have no idea how that will come. Maybe also in the My Chevrolet app?Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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I’ll ask my dealer as I have one on order.Comment
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I found it on the My Chevrolet app, but I had to drill down through the HELP section to find it. If Chevrolet is relying on this for notification, it is woefully inadequate. The internet worked better for me in this case.
Thanks Michael J. for the prompt to make me look.TerryComment
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My Z06 is currently at the dealer for a peeling dash item. Leather coming unglued. At the time of contact to discuss the part being received we talked about the fire issue. Nothing was said about keeping my car from me. All I was told was to "Not try to top off after the pump trigger released"! The overflow and splash is the cause of the fire possibility. Also, YES, they currently have a fix designed but no part to install yet.
Now, will my wife drive in the car until it's fixed, possibly not. Although, once it's filled with fuel there is no additional possibility of a fire.
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Michael,
Having been in the retail automobile business for almost 40 years, I can attest that any vehicle (new or used) that is on a dealer's lot can NOT be sold to a retail client until the recall has been finalized. If a car is traded to a dealer with an open recall, the dealer can NOT resell that car until the recall is satisfied. Dealers can resell such a car to a wholesaler, though.Leif
'67 Coupe L79, M21, C60, N14, N40, J50, A31, U69, A01, QB1
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My dealer, in RI, is not holding cars that are the subject of the recall that are in for routine maintenance. I have heard of 1 dealer doing so. I've had my Z06 for 2 years and have experienced no issues when gassing up.
Just don't top off after the pump clicks off the first time. If any fuel overflows into the gas fill area, the side fan (if running while you're gassing) can provide an ignition source.Comment
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I had one incident where I wasn't paying attention and didn't push the fuel nozzle all the way into the fuel opening and fuel splashed back out. No problem except fuel on the exterior of the car. Fuel nozzle has to be inserted fully into the fuel opening. Pay attention and don't be in a hurry like i was.TerryComment
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This link, if it works, will provide more information on this issue. Keep in mind this is from the internet and should be taken with a grain or more of salt.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...mpaign=contentTerryComment
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