Z06 Overheating fix on the way

Denis · 07-22-2016, 06:10 AM

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/07/21/2...-fix-official/

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With production suspended on the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, General Motors has been hard at work figuring out a solution to its overheating woes. Here's the fix – starting with the 2017 model year, Chevy will switch to a new hood with larger vents and a new supercharger cover, both designed with cooling in mind.

mt3130 · 07-22-2016, 07:07 AM

I love how GM's response was that it only affected 5% of owners.

Yea...that's the 5% that is actually trying to use the 650 hp they purchased.

It's good that they fixed it for vehicles being produced going forward, but what are they going to do for current owners with cars that are pulling timing and going limp because of inadequate cooling?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-22-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

I love how GM's response was that it only affected 5% of owners.

Yea...that's the 5% that is actually trying to use the 650 hp they purchased.

It's good that they fixed it for vehicles being produced going forward, but what are they going to do for current owners with cars that are pulling timing and going limp because of inadequate cooling?

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"We intend to have the new hardware as a relatively straight forward retrofit to existing cars. We'll announce timing and pricing as we get closer to the restart of Z06 production. So look for an update from us in the coming months."

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McBeevee · 07-22-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

I love how GM's response was that it only affected 5% of owners.

Yea...that's the 5% that is actually trying to use the 650 hp they purchased.

It's good that they fixed it for vehicles being produced going forward, but what are they going to do for current owners with cars that are pulling timing and going limp because of inadequate cooling?

Exactly!
So now, all of the current owners who are having issues are going to have to hand over more of their cash to fix the manufacturers problem....somehow that seems ridiculous.

Burt · 07-22-2016, 08:20 AM

I've heard there's an upgraded radiator in the works as well. It sucks that it's an issue to begin with though, I have a friend with a 2016 Z that has had overheating issues on track, so he's stuck between either paying to upgrade his or trading on a '17.

KaBoom1701 · 07-22-2016, 08:44 AM

DRKS1D3 · 07-25-2016, 08:21 AM

This is definitely an issue GM had to address. When you buy a $90-100k vehicle that is hyped up to destroy cars costing 2.5 times as much, you expect performance and reliability. The only thing I do not agree with is the fact that GM is going to charge customers to retrofit the parts needed to fix the problem. It is GM's problem...not the consumers'.

mt3130 · 07-25-2016, 08:37 AM

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We'll announce timing and pricing as we get closer to the restart of Z06 production.

The bolded part is the thing that's rubbing me wrong here. GM expects people to come out of pocket to fix a design flaw for a bunch of $100k cars that are less than 2 years old and still under warranty?

This seems like a class action suit waiting to happen. The redesign admits there was a problem. It seems a bit deceptive to sell a 650 hp car that can only be pressed for a couple minutes before going limp and/or only achieve peak output with the hood open, then ask the customers of the cars with problems (which is probably all of them, but many never see the track) to pony up even more money get the car to operate as designed.

*DGthe3* · 07-25-2016, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

The bolded part is the thing that's rubbing me wrong here. GM expects people to come out of pocket to fix a design flaw for a bunch of $100k cars that are less than 2 years old and still under warranty?

This seems like a class action suit waiting to happen. The redesign admits there was a problem. It seems a bit deceptive to sell a 650 hp car that can only be pressed for a couple minutes before going limp and/or only achieve peak output with the hood open, then ask the customers of the cars with problems (which is probably all of them, but many never see the track) to pony up even more money get the car to operate as designed.

I would never expect a supercharged engine to be able to deliver maximum power all day long

DRKS1D3 · 07-25-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I would never expect a supercharged engine to be able to deliver maximum power all day long

All day long? No. More than 10 minutes? Yes.

shaffe · 07-25-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

All day long? No. More than 10 minutes? Yes.

This ^

This is the highest performing vehicle that GM builds, realized that something was not sufficient and now wants to charge people for the retrofit?

KaBoom1701 · 07-25-2016, 01:05 PM

I bet they end up taking care of Z06 owners....the same way they took care of ZL1 S/C issues. ..

Dmpsix · 07-25-2016, 05:55 PM

So these world class engineers came up with a new hood and supercharger cover?

I'm no engineer... but I mean jeez, you'd figure they'd deploy something more... convincing.

Denis · 07-26-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmpsix

So these world class engineers came up with a new hood and supercharger cover?

I'm no engineer... but I mean jeez, you'd figure they'd deploy something more... convincing.

I mean if it works whats the problem? If the Z06 came like from the factory no one would have an issue with it. so why is it a problem now if the fix is just a new hood an lid?

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DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	This is definitely an issue GM had to address. When you buy a $90-100k vehicle that is hyped up to destroy cars costing 2.5 times as much, you expect performance and reliability. The only thing I do not agree with is the fact that GM is going to charge customers to retrofit the parts needed to fix the problem. It is GM's problem...not the consumers'. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

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KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I bet they end up taking care of Z06 owners....the same way they took care of ZL1 S/C issues. .. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

07-22-2016, 07:07 AM	#2
mt3130 Drives: Coupeless :( Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SWFL Posts: 980	I love how GM's response was that it only affected 5% of owners. Yea...that's the 5% that is actually trying to use the 650 hp they purchased. It's good that they fixed it for vehicles being produced going forward, but what are they going to do for current owners with cars that are pulling timing and going limp because of inadequate cooling?

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Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	So these world class engineers came up with a new hood and supercharger cover? I'm no engineer... but I mean jeez, you'd figure they'd deploy something more... convincing.