Are you serious! First off C8 corvette only comes automatic. Read the sites regarding the importance of having the trans filter and fluid changed at 7500 miles @ about $2,000.00. Read the blogs of those who had to have their C8 towed.There is no C8 transmission problems, or I would have bought the manual transmission version.
HTC roof issue
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You’re either naive or just ill informed, read all the blogs not just the ones you choose too.
Take note of the wink at the end of @HappyCamper’s post……
The sky is falling, lol .
I think I have some solutions if the failure is the shank ball loosen and falls off. What we need is a longer sleeve shank ball thus give you extra gripping strength to prevent it from slipping off. I will have to mill an aluminum sleeve/shank ball to spec. to replace the oem ones.
You are way too invested in the Internet. EVERY CAR IN THE WORLD has a certain % of issues. A tiny percentage of C8's have DCT issues. Also, please be nice.
Hello Swaite, welcome to CCF!
Blogs, Smogs, Here in Canada we change our DTC filter at 12000km. and we get it done free of charge.
(this little winking guy means I am joking)All humour aside Swaite, there is no reason that you need to change all the transmission fluid at 12000km, it is only a top up of displaced fluid from the DTC filter removal. Full transmission fluid change is not required until 36000km.
I am sure there is a BLOG somewhere on the internet that states this. Do you actually own a C8 or are you just C8 bashing for the heck of it?
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Excuse my ignorance but what is HTC?
Hard Top Convertible.
We don't have time to write things out in full.
Damn, I hope I escape this as my 3 years is up this past Oct.: 2022 HTC , but, got it in Oct. 2021. I guess I would have to pay??
This has happened quite often to others....I too cross my fingers every time I function the roof as it seems to be just a matter of time from all the reading I've done....The US Corvette Forum, lots of posts about this issue as well.....GM is aware of the issue since the C8 was released and have done nothing about it to fix the problem. If this happens (hopefully when car is under warranty), all GM does is replace the cable using the exact same type that was previously installed, so I'm thinking it will also break after so many functions of the roof, but only the next time it does, it will cost the Owner to pay for this repair, which is total BS....Why wouldn't GM install a more durable cable to ensure it doesn't happen going forward....
Nobody should have to deal with this period.....GM needs to be better and show they actually care about their customers and quality of their products...Pretty easy Design Change to fix it and issue an Bulletin for all HTC owners to bring in to your dealer at your own convenience for cable replacements..
Has any one ever had a cable rebuilt by a shop that does cable repairs like a motor cycle shop, biclcle shop or a convertible shop. Would some type of lubrication of the cable and or springs help. If needed what is the part number to replace the top cable
thanks Bill
thanks Bill
Eventually everyone with a HTC
I have a solution just need more time to get to it. Last on my to mod list.
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Mine was fixed last year under warranty. I asked the dealer that fixed it if they had other HTC’s with the same issue….mine was the first they repaired.