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I had a very bad experience with my 1999 C5 - purchased new. The quality and reliability has been poor. I am not convinced the C6 will be improved and will probably be rushed to market, which means engineering and manufacturing problems will surface. Chevrolet seems to always have a bunch of...

fop91, Sorry for your troubles - The dealer should replace your new 2004 C5 with another new 2004 C5 since the mechanic damaged your car. Good luck.

Vettelt193, Chevrolet has tested parts on many C5's so they could work out problems. Some of the parts that come to mind are the column lock module, rear differential o-ring seals, lighter weight power seat adjusters, fuel tank modules, thin leather seat covers, batteries that leak acid, a/c...

CeeFive, I had the same problem - fixed by the dealer/mechanic after he called Chevrolet Technical Assistance. The problem was loose and corroded ground locations (not from leaking battery acid) under the battery tray and on the starter motor. Remove the nuts on the ground studs, clean the...

tankman, The work stoppage / strike at Bowling Green in 1998 was a result of a dispute over the start-up of a new pickup truck line and the stamping dyes. Various plants stopped working to support the other workers. However, before the work stoppage Cheverolet accepted my order and the car's...

Rob, Some dealers permit the C5 owner to speak with the mechanic - some don't. However, even if you speak to the mechanic, that doesn't mean the work will be done right the first time. A lack of communication can be the fault of the dealership - but the C5 owner should not permit it.

Rob, You have made some valid observations. I have no doubt that many people who work on Corvette development are very, very dedicated. However, from a consumer/Corvette owner's standpoint, I am frustrated with how long it takes Chevrolet to correct a known problem with the C5 (column lock...

c4c5specialist, Thanks - tell me more about the rear sound deadening for the convertible. My coupe has too much road noise and I would like to add sound deadening material - If the engineers added something that works I would like to use it.

jorge33265, The letter I received from Chevrolet for this repair (a "Satisfaction Campaign") stated that the offer expired on July 1, 2003. The repair was done at no charge at my Chevrolet dealer. You may want to speak with your dealer and/or Chevrolet Customer Service to see if they will...

CFour, Look on the bright side - perhaps Cadliac's involvement will improve the quality and reliability of the Corvettte.

CFour, GM/Chevrolet has a long history of delaying the launch of the Corvette - and now it looks like the XLR too. Remember the 1968 Corvette was originally to be released as a 1967 model? Remember the 1983 Corvette - delayed until 1984? Remember the 1997 Corvette C5 - delayed due to poor...

white02, Had the same problem with my 1999 C5 coupe - no codes and the dealer was stumped. The mechanic called Chevrolet Technical Assistance and was instructed to check ground locations on and near the starter, below the battery tray. He found several ground studs with the nuts loose on...

ldf44, Check the Tech Center - Knowledge base (above) and you will see TSB's for many, many common problems on the 1999 C5. Good luck.

Arcangel224, I am ahead of you - On my 1999 C5 coupe, the original Delco battery leaked acid and caused considerable damage, the steering column lock malfunctioned and immobilized my car, and the car's main computer was ruined by a water leak due to a defective a/c drain (also immobilizing the...

Gorgon, This is a common problem that took the "C5 Team" four model years to get right - talk about engineering excellence! You must replace the headlight bezels and use the new "twist-in" plugs. A TSB was issued, but most dealers will only replace the bezels under the new car warranty. You...

c4c5specialist, Any suggestions on how to "reinforce" this area to avoid breakage due to flexing of the harness? Thanks (in advance).

See: http://usatoday.com/usatonline/20030516/5165217s.htm

c4c5specialist and BackSpacer, Thank you - I was concerned that the repair was not performed correctly.

c4c5specialist, Based upon your advice on the forum, I removed the column lock bypass installed in my 1999 C5 coupe (A4) and took the car today to my Chevrolet dealer to have the customer satisifaction campaign "fix" performed. Now, when starting the car or shutting off the engine and removing...

wdfjunior, I too had repeated "charge system fault" messages on my 1999 C5 coupe (purchased new - built 8/98). The dealer was stumped and called Chevrolet Technical Assistance. The technician was instructed to check ground locations on and near the starter. He found several ground stud...