Watch This Before Buying a C7 Corvette 2014-2019
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2022
- The C7 corvette has been around long enough to have some sort of track record of common issues. In this video I break down all the known issues to help you with your buying experience!
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Never had any issues with mine. I have a C7 Z51 with 3LT trim. I'm not aware of the Z51 having the wheel issues that the Grand Sport or Z06 were more known to have, but if you are truly planning on driving your car hard over rough roads you might want to invest in custom forged wheels rather than cast wheels. Forged wheels are stronger, but you will pay quite a lot for them. I use ArmorAll for the interior and never had any delamination of the leather. The battery is a little bit hard to change because of the small space, if you plan on doing that yourself. Doing oil changes yourself will save some money but you'll need some low profile ramps or good jack stands. It takes 9.5 quarts of oil if you have the dry sump. Don't cheap out on the car. The purchase price of the vehicle is just the beginning, and buying the recommended oil, tires, gas, and maintenance items will keep your car running just fine.
There is nothing wrong with those rims. Avoid pot holes and dont drive like a maniac and your rims would be just fine. I own a Z06.
I don't have a C7, but never heard of anything in this video, other than the overheat issue. Also, he left out the one possible legitimate issue, which is that cylinder deactivation feature.
Maybe it's that I am an old Bastard but I do not put much value in to some young kid making a video about an American sport car. Hell, most of these kids can not afford a sport car they are talking about.
@@redcloud870 Thank you.
Yes just because you can pay the payment doesn't mean you can afford any Corvette or for that matter any car
I want a c7 so bad it hurts my gut. I’ve literally naught a new food truck and going into the food business just so I can afford a c7. Sad I know. Im a car guy and love these cars. I don’t care which one. The slowest made model would be fine
That’s my exact same case lol. Just opened a foodtruck 2 months ago. @sliders.miniburger 😜
How’s the food truck business going?
Bro- that is not sad at all. That's a man with a dream who is working to accomplish it. Fucking keep going!
@@OscarLopez-sx8ij it’s been good, overhead still killing me but soon as I pay the trailer off and get my own commercary building so I don’t have to pay for the local one, I’ll be able to get a c7
I hope you can get your hands on one of these. Good luck 🍀
14 3LT Z51 here. Supercharged as well.
only issue in 40K miles is the dash delam. Wheels take a beating (I like in CO) with no issues.
I have 2014 z51 3lt shift cable just broke not bad i needed some things done anyway 62000 miles
Torque tube issues are rare. It's not the parts that are defective It's the installation that was the issues. Almost 4 years and not one issue with my 2019 zo6.
No one will question the issues of a 2019. It's too new. This is for those of us looking to scoop up a 2014 to 2017 which will have a lit more miles
Torque tubes have been known to fail on 19’s as well
I get a warning sign on my dash in my 2014 z51 that says rear axel system off I’m guessing it’s because of a loose or dirty wire somewhere on the transmission or differential and having that issue doesn’t let you turn off the second traction control and no launch control also the car won’t feel right when you’re going a little hard on corners and I’m too lazy to fix it because I don’t track it or even go hard on it in the streets
Great video! I was looking for insight like this
Everything he said is bull shit.
My 2014 C7 LT3 interior leather on dashboard is lifting up. Big problem.....Any recalls ??? . I purchased NEW can't say never left overnight and almost always garage. Any suggestion
Hello everyone I currently own a 2015 Chevy Camaro v6, had it for a long time but now am looking to upgrade to a 2014 Z51 3LT C7, the seller I’m in contact with only states 1 problem. The floater in the gas tank needs to be replaced. It goes for 26, and it has 100,000 miles in it. Any advice for a young car enthusiast?
I've had my automatic C7 Z06 since new and had zero problems with overheating or transmission problems with very spirited driving. On the track I manually shift between 5500 and 6000 rpm and have no problems other than traffic that won't wave me by!
Great video Mate
Why does this guy have the accent of a Chinese AI character?
Great video! Thank you very much.
The base stringray with the NPP exhaust has 460hp also. A few things you missed. The 3LT/3LZ package with the napa leather has issues with delamination on the dash. Also the transmission shuttering due to incorrect trans fluid installed at the factory. This needs a triple flush of the trans fluid to fix.
Triple flush didn’t fix mine
@@Anthony-lm8fx what did?
Does the 2lt have to worry about the dash delaminating?
@@mjdino9803 new torque converter
@@DB1Journeys no only the 3LT/3LZ has this issue.
Thanks for the video I was thinking to buy a 2015 used Corvette not anymore
The 2015-2016 automatic had a slight issue with extreme heat and racing could have it limp mode larger cooling was added in 2017 you can tell from a slope supercharger lid flat lid has the update .
Do one on the zl1
Thanks!
what show is this
Not sure what’s all these , every car will have parts go wrong. I have my c7 GS for 5 years and not a single issue 🤞. It’s way more stable than a bmw or Benz or Audi.
2018 C7 GS M7 here. Zero issues as listed here
Good stuff. I'm taking mine for a checkup while I still have my warranty.
Nothing wrong with being cautious. Peace of mind is a good ideal.
Excellent
My 2016 has been perfect except for a defective wiring harness I took it to a chevrolet dealership they opened the hood and shut it they didn't know how to work on Lt4 engine but they still changed me 50 dollars I took it to a high end garage they knew what was wrong in a half hour the wiring harness between coolant sensor and ecu the car never overheated but this turned cooling fans on intermittently
I have a 2014 stingray. Only issue I have is the flickering infotainment screen. Very annoying.
All very low profile wheels bend and crack when you hit things. My wife had an AMG Mercedes that went through two full sets of wheels. This is the trade off for great handling. The problems described are not so much due to bad engineering but bad owners. Unfortunately too many people who buy Corvettes are old guys who finally saved enough to buy their dream car. With zero sports car experience they go out and buy a Z06 and drive it like the Oldsmobile they had before. They don't look for pot holes and road hazards while they drive and when they hit something they blame weak wheels. What is really at fault is bad driving. I did crack a wheel. I knew exactly when it happened, and it sucked that I could not avoid the hazard. But having owned many cars with low profile tires I was smart enough to buy wheel insurance and the wheel was replaced free of charge.
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im really trying to decide if i should stay with mustang or switch to corvette atm its between a 2019-2020 corvette or 350... and so far.... the 350 is more reliable less issues in these years listed and and more hp and rev range.... c7 despite me really LOVING the way it looks and sounds... I'm beginning to think i need to avoid it I've seen tons of videos about its plethora of issues. any takes on this? cuz obviously i still want to drive the c7 and give it a chance, i would buy a c7 in manual not auto... it would be tracked and driven hard not babied. Also have heard auto in the c7 has issues and not just shifting aggressively... alot of high performance cars with auto shift hard through first to second.
I'm selling my Camaro for the c7 this year
the 350 has engine issues, was looking at getting one but I'm over it now..I'll find something better built.
Once you buy a Corvette you'll never go back
If you ever drive a c7....you will dump that mustang in a second..
Hahah the 350 has soooo many issues… those engines are known to break and they burn oil like a motherfucker
some info is off but good vod
Crazy, I did not know that the modern vettes came with cast wheels.
The Grand Sport should have never had the “look” and body of a Z06. Buyers who put down another $25 Grand depending on the LZ package level were paying for not just the 650 HP but also the wide body ~ GM is all about the sales…
The Grand Sport (non Z06) is a great car and handing may be better with a little less horsepower. But they are all good. I found my 2017 Grand Sport interior road noise worse than my C5. I put down Dynamat on the entire floor and Trans tunnel.
My 2019 GS is Fast Enuff...minus all the issues with the Z06
Which is better the 2014 c7 or the ones with the 8 speed
8 speed is better than the A6
@@cashmoneycockburn9502 WRONG! Just to clarify, if you're talking A/T 8 vs the A/T 6 that's wrong. The 6 speed automatic has NO reported fails. HOWEVER, the 8 Speed A/T has class action lawsuits. From the *Corvette Blogger* "A judge recently granted class action status to a lawsuit brought by 39 plaintiffs in 26 states, alleging problems with the 8-speed automatic transmissions in several late-model General Motors vehicles, including the 2015-19 Chevrolet Corvette".
@@billiebobbienorton2556 I don’t know about the reliability of the two transmissions, so you have a point there. I was referring to performance, in which the c7s with the 8 speed are generally faster.
oh man it looks so good stock but when i get one i think i might give it the victorracing special XD slap a wing some canards oof .. untill that day comes im here watcing
There is nothing wrong with cars , it all depends how u drive it and what u want it for
There could be defects though
AFM issue? class action lawsuit active
2016 plus. Prior to 2016 no Apple Car Play. It makes a diff.
My 2019 grand sport
Coolant temperature is
Only runing 179 degrees
Been that way from the factory. Is that normal with you grand sport owners
I see 179 on the highway and on the road without traffic In mild to cold weather. It will get into the 200s in heavy traffic. Don’t think I’ve seen it hit 220 ever
zr1 is my dream car. but holy shit theyve gone up in price.
Lots of people defending the car,hard truth is EVERY car out there will have issues. The C7 is still one of the most reliable cars with over 450 hp but everything mentioned in the video has been documented online by owners. One thing that wasn’t mentioned was the AFM system causing lifter failure. Huge bias from those reporting “no issues” most of you guys barely drive your corvettes over 500 miles a year😂 such a travesty lol however, yes, there are plenty C7s out there with many miles and no issues
My ‘17 Grand Sport had a rim that was slowly leaking air with the tire.
Brought it to a tire place and, yup, hairline crack.
GM did nothing.
Question for you sir... 2016 Corvette Stingray Z51 I have. Manual Transmission. Idle is 600rpm. Just for piece of mind, I would like to increase it to 750rpm. Will this hurt anything? I'm old school and just think 600rpm is soo low and could cause lugging issues like it can on a motorcycle. Thoughts?
The modern engine is capable of being reliable with the low RPM. My Tahoe idles at 600rpm.
This increases your MPG and allows your engine to not work as hard.
If you want your car to be more responsive at launch, perhaps raising the idle might be okay.
However, you’d have ti get the ECU programmed to do so.
@@AutoMotivate I have a plug and play tuner for it. Had to get the diablo one just to turn off the "skip shift feature" That was a pain. Would make me go from 1st to 4th gear at slow speeds, was an EPA thing. Well, not for me lol. Just so weird looking at a 600RPM idle lol.
@@scotty2221 skip shift feature is definitely a bit annoying!
Since you already have the unit, it doesn’t hurt to set it to 750. If you don’t like it, go back to 600rpm.
@@AutoMotivate Thanks! Always thought these big motors need just a little more RPM at idle to avoid wear/tear on some internal parts. Thanks again!
Damn, worst than Infiniti 😂. I was planning on getting this Vette but better off with the Lexus V8. Thanks for the video! Really helped with my final decision. 👍🏼
All cars have their issues. This video should not influence you.
@@AB-coyote Yes but the fact stands that some cars have more issues than others. There are cars that can run on track for an entire day with no issues stock and there are cars like this corvette that overheat in 15 minutes.
I drove my 14 stingray for more than 10 hours on a road trip never over heated .
@@twkmonster84 that’s not a track.
@@xFlared Mentions in the video that this problem occurs with the Z06 Variant of the C7. The non supercharged c7's are fine...
The Grand Sport should've had More HP Than the BASE Model like another 45 to have had it 500+ Hp!!
There is a good point you make here. The C4 base went up about 50 horse to C5 base. C5 base went up by 75 horse to C6 base . Just seemed like they stopped the horsepower increases at the C6 ( which I drive ). I would love a Stingray drop top, GS or Z, just to try out the rev-match and other technology. Thanks.
I WISH YOU WOULD DO A VIDEO ON THE CHEVY TAHOE 2015 - 2020 .. NO VIDEO IS ON THIS CHANNEL OF THIS 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
Il add it to my todo list, thank you for the recommendation!
1.30 the zo6 and the zo7 ? Wtf 😳
Both the grand sport and the z06 experience OEM wheel cracking issues. I have a 2018 Carbon 65 grand sport... just over 10k miles and have owned it for 4 years, and I've had 4 cracked rear wheels. The only true fix is to go aftermarket (I went with forged wheels). Things that can potentially mitigate it somewhat are using only touring mode or softer on the road, and not using run-flats. Or you could pay gm another 2k for their wheel warranty which conveniently isn't included with the normal warranty.
Outside of the horrendous wheel issues, the car has been fantastic. That being said I don't think I'll be buying a new corvette again from GM considering how they are throwing owners under the bus on these class actions.
I am thinking to get a C7 Z06, what would you recommend that I fix, change or look into right before I purchase it?
Actually 2015 was FIRST year of the 8-speed NOT 2016
Nice splice in of Sonny Crockett seeing his (fake) Ferrari Dayton being blown up.
Cylinder deactivation sucks.
Now, talk about the flaws with the C8.
I was fully committed to owning a C7, but now I watched a 5 minute video on the interweb and I will never buy a C7 🙄
Good! That means there's more for us to choose from. BTW, do you still drive your mother's Yugo to school?!?
It looks like an Aztek because the designer of the Aztek designed it.
Too many louvers, intake slots and do-dads . Looks like the crew at J.C. Whitney designed it. They should gone straight to to the mid engine from the from the 6
I have 2017 zo6 I had none these issues only one I heard about heat thing on the track the rest of the this shit he talking about never heard of. My thing is I didn’t buy my car to take to track if I wanted a race car chev built one a race car I would buy that quit listening to people who don’t know shit about this car..my point
Oh dang! You did not have these issues? AMAZING. That has to mean the issues are non existent.
@@AutoMotivate What you did is paint a picture every one of these C7 zo6 has these problems and that wasn’t the case, every car has some issues but act like every car has this problem bs. I had my 5 years and drive the hell out of it and no I’ve had any those issues. I belong to 3 Corvette clubs and we share info on issues about Corvette in general and things you said never heard of them sorry if you gonna talk about this you should no what you are talking about…that’s my point
This guy sounds well uninformed. I have own a 2017 grand sport new. And now a 2019 Z06.Zero issues. But good video you got hits you made me watch. Smh
I’ve had people agree and disagree with this video. Not every vette will have these issues.
@@AutoMotivate it cool bro. Just speaking my truth. I have own now 5 corvettes. C5 2 c6 2 c7 no issues but I get it. Same do have issues but I have had anyone in my vette club complain about issues.
Not yet
I will never buy a corvette again . I had the torque tube twice ! My car drove only 12000 miles and it had this problem. Bye bye corvette
sounds like a piece of parc.
Keep saying bad things about the ride. Keeps the prices down so we can all buy more of them. There is nothing wrong with these cars. Mine OSCA manual and I beat the crap out of it.
You right, these cars have zero issues.
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Expensive issues. By the way the word is "novice" pronounced "nahvis" meaning an inexperienced person.
For as long as I could remember, I pronounced it that way 😂
@@AutoMotivate he picked up your mispronunciation at 4:07. We knew what you meant in context. Thanks for sharing the video/pictures of the issues!
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i hate this video and couldn't make it though the first minute
If you cannot afford to buy a corvette, it does not mean others should not buy. Your claims are baseless. Absolute nonsense. I am a proud owner of a c7 Z06.
Same with the others who had the issues, obviously
No these issues exist and GM needs to stand behind there loyal customers.
WTF this car would cost me 100k and Its this Trash? A VW gti would be better 🤦🏻♂️
no it wouldn't
100k??😂 for a C8 maybe. No it’s not trash, every car has issues but I see a bit of bias in this guy’s video. He praised the C6 in his other video but there are well known issues with those as well, the drive shaft bearing issue happens to those too. C7s get a lot of crap from a lot of people that get C5s or C6s simply cause that’s all they can afford.
I gave a 15 Z51 bought new I get lots of comments these C8 buyers have been taken for a ride. No chevrolet is work 10-40,000 over sticker
Have
No car built is worth that much over sticker
Hey mumbles is back….
Get used to diversity
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