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Wheel hopping on 2019 C7 Stingray  
Backing out of the driveway,turning into a parking space at low speed it feels as if the body is coming off the frame a loud noise,like the tires are flat,or …

Rear Sway Bar 
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Dealer says I CANNOT put 0W40 oil in my 2017 or Voids Warranty??? 
Is this true? I understood that all C7 could used the improved 0w40 on street or track? When I first came in the Service Advisor did not know anything …

rising temperatue guage 
The temperature gage stays on 192 when driving on highway. It is all over the place from 190 to 217 during slower driving. Iis this normal operation ? …

New C7 owner of a 2017 GS. Why do my tires make a weird noise when I'm backing out of my drive way fully turning the wheels? 
Why do my tires make a weird noise when I'm backing out of my drive way fully turning the wheels? Thank you

C7 AC Issue 
While the AC seems to generally work fine, only heated air blows out at the foot level from a vent located on the console. This occurs no matter how I …

ZF1 
I am looking at a 2016 convertible to purchase and the build sheet shows a ZF-1 option as ZF-1 apperance package but I can't find what that exactly is.... …

Is this a special VIN? 
1G1YT2D68F56000015- delivered at the Corvette museum in KY. No dealer can seems to pull a window label as it is a special build of some sort

Vin number on c7r 
In am looking at a 2016 c7r with vin # 1G1YT2D64G5700632. If only 500 were made why are the last 3 numbers 632? shoild they not end at 500 ?

Red leather 
I have 9k miles on my C7 and my red leather seats are absorbing the blue out of my blue jeans. The local chev. store says "their is nothing that …

Back latch/ octane grade info 
Have they found a solution for the problem of the back hatch not closing unless you have a window or door open on the 2015 C7??? How can I find the …

2016 production VIN 
What is the meaning of the 2016 VIN last 6 digits ? My last 6 are 101497. The car has recently been completed about 7/16/2015

Dead battery, can’t open doors and trunk key won’t turn! Not rated yet
Hello, my battery is dead, of course the key fob won’t open the doors and the trunk key will go in but won’t turn consequently I can’t go through the …

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Not rated yet
C7 lt1 water temperature runs between 174-185 deg. outside temperature 60 deg. and up. The yellow tach bar shows when the temp goes below 180 deg. Was …

What is killing my battery when its not being driven? Not rated yet
What is killing my battery when its not being driven. Answer Rich, It hard to say exactly what's causing your issue since you don't provide …

front camera Not rated yet
What is the easiest way to change out the front camera, the driver side one has gotten a rock chip and it is hazy when it comes on. and can you just …

Replace C7 headrest corvette logo Not rated yet
The original headrest emblem broke off so I purchased a new emblem for seat headrest, but no description how to install. The 5 little bars on the back …

dpatterson45hotmail Not rated yet
I just purchased a 2014 C-7 red convertible. The interior is all black. I was wanting to add some red color to the interior. Is there an easy fix? For …

where is RPO codes if not under carpet at battery Not rated yet
Where is RPO codes if not under carpet at battery

where is Identification Label chevrolet corvette C7 Not rated yet
Where is Identification Label chevrolet corvette C7

No spare Not rated yet
Planning a long trip and am concerned about not having a spare tire. Any recommendations?

Air/ oil Separator Not rated yet
Does installing air/ oil separator ( Moroso or similar) on C7 affect warranty?

Can a 2014 Corvette passenger interior panel be removed easily? Not rated yet
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Ingress/Egress Not rated yet
I'm a rickety 71-year-old who still likes to grab hat and go fast. Jut traded in my beloved C5 Coupe for 2019 Grand Am. I love it EXCEPT getting in and …

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Left side lighting c7 Not rated yet
My left side tail light and left sidemaker lights are all out is not the fuse?

2017 Corvette Z06 Vin. Question Not rated yet
What does it mean when after the vin number,it will say (Z06 Pilot) an on other vin numbers it just says (Z06)?

C7 longevity Not rated yet
Will General Motors produce a C7 model in 2020??

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2016 Vin number coming up as invalid. Special 'soft ride' car?? Not rated yet
2016 Corvette Vin coming up as invalid. Tire shop did research and found it is supposed to be a special 'soft ride'car. I can't find anything on it. …

Can I use narrower wheels on my 17 GS Corvette? Not rated yet
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Squealing brakes Not rated yet
2015 Z51 Sting Ray, 15,000 miles Very annoying brake squeal .

Memory seat function does not hold seatting Not rated yet
I have followed the procedures to set the driver position and the exit position. The exit position work as programed to move the seat and other settings …

Oil pressure lower than expected 30-35 PSI Not rated yet
I bought this 2016 Corvette and have just begun to drive it. It has so many buttons I am still afraid of touching the wrong one. The oil is new and is …

Oil life Not rated yet
2017 z51 1143 miles. Had oil changed at 750 miles. Now 400 miles later it shows 43% oil life Dealer has sticker for oil change at 5750 miles I drive …

How to remove door panels on c-7 grand sport. Not rated yet
?how to remove door panels from c-7 GS coupe.

Carbon fiber transparent roof Not rated yet
Does the transparent carbon fiber roof panel provide uv protection?

fuel octain Not rated yet
2017 corvette grandsport, can i now and then use 116 leaded racing fuel?

Whooshing noise from inside car Not rated yet
2016 stingray, manual targa top 12k miles. This just started happening out of nowhere. It sounds like a window is open in the rear of the car( I know …

high octane racing fuel Not rated yet
Can a 2017 grand sport use 116 octane with out hurting the engine

rear view mirror on a 2017 c7 vet Not rated yet
Is it possible to convert a 1lt rear view mirror without auto dimming to a Rearview mirror with auto dialing style?

Z06 embossed seats Not rated yet
I have built, ordered and delivered a 2018 Z06 2LZ. My seats are not embossed with the Z06 logo? When I built it the pic showed the embossing. I have …

Bigger and taller tires on z51 stingray 2014 Not rated yet
Hello Corvette specialist my name is Benjamin and live in rep of Panama and I have a 2014 corvette stingray z51 the roads are very bad here and need the …

Intermittent Vibration Not rated yet
2015 Corvette Stingray Z51, V8, 8 Speed automatic with 19,500 miles has intermittent vibration at 70+ miles per hour. Dealership claims changing the transmission …

2015 Corvette StingrayZ51 Not rated yet
2015 corvette stingray z51 v8 8 speed automatic with 19,500 miles has a intermittent vibration while travailing at 70+ miles per hour. The dealership said …

Sound reduction - road noise Not rated yet
I'm looking for a way to reduce road noise. Is there a noise reduction product for the Corvette C7?

Supercharger Not rated yet
2014 Z51 (3LT trim) Was there a factory installed supercharger option for this car ? How can I tell if it was aftermarket or original ?

C7 AC Issue Not rated yet
While the AC seems to generally work fine, only heated air blows out at the foot level from a vent located on the console. This occurs no matter how I …

Rear tire mismatched tread depth Not rated yet
My 2016 Stingray was hit and there was damage to the rear rim and tire. The insurance company is paying for a new tire minus the tread wear. 8/32 versus …

Front end bumping feeling  Not rated yet
2017 grand sport, when making left and right Slow turns, acts the car is in 4 wheel drive. With wheels thumping sound.

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how do i find what my 2017 corvette build number is Not rated yet
How do i find out when my 2017 corvette stingray was built and the build number

Rpo code J57 Not rated yet
Can I just order the Rpo code J57 without the Z07 package?

2015 luggage space Not rated yet
For 2015 corvette coupe, I need to know luggage space. I see the area is 15 cu ft. But can I store hardshell 28 inch and 21 inch suitcases? No other luggage …

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