My dealer forgot to replace the transmission filter on the first service

[cdnz]

I thought I would get new tranny fluid with the dct filter at 12k kms. Now I know not so.
I did my oil and filter at around 3k and planning on doing my first free dealer oil change at 10k kms or before winter storage. Since I am only getting the dct filter for free, I will wait till then. And may do my dct oil on my own at 15k.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Yes the dealer made a mistake by not ordering edge red brake calipers with the red mist car. They cost $4000 to buy through parts so I would be looking for a set elsewhere as the paint is extremely expensive for painting your existing ones yourself.
I am double checking on the 2025 models to confirm the DCT first free filter change along with 2 free oil changes are still included.

 

[gpm]

I'm not sure what red Edge red looks like but red is only one of the choices there's also yellow I don't know maybe I look at too many Ferraris it just seems to me that whatever they're red they put yellow

 

[gpm]

Regarding the red color again are you suggesting a lighter red than the tint coat or a darker red?

 

[Murray20c8]

I'm not sure what red Edge red looks like but red is only one of the choices there's also yellow I don't know maybe I look at too many Ferraris it just seems to me that whatever they're red they put yellow

Consider getting your calipers powder coated. Might save some $

 

[Mach147]

Leave them black...your C8 will stand out.
Even a Kia can have red calipers these days.

 

[gpm]

I like the black when I'm standing beside the car and looking but 25 ft away and they disappear

 

[cdnz]

I like the black when I'm standing beside the car and looking but 25 ft away and they disappear

Every of my performance cars has to have proper colour calipers, rotors and wheels to complete the look. imho.
Black calipers and black wheels.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

If you go to the configurator on Chevrolet.ca and build the car you are looking at, you can see for yourself what the brake calipers look like.
Edge red is the darker red that matches the red mist paint and the engine valve covers.

 

[gpm]

Just got back from my caliper guy who does fantastic work he's done several cars for me and he knows his Corvettes he said to leave them black turning down business that he could have had so I think that's the end of that they're going to stay black

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Sounds like he doesn't want to deal with you. Again lol....

 

[gpm]

Sounds like he doesn't want to deal with you. Again lol....

Probably he always insists on cash no more cheqes

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Murray makes us cut cheques to attend his CarBQ. He only has 9-12 attendees, all over 80...


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[DAL]

I had my C8 first maintenance service done in June when I was still in California, and this month I just moved to BC with my car.

Today, I received a call from my California dealer, says when I had first maintenance, they forgot to replace the transmission filter.

Now I will have to go to local dealers in Canada and hope they will make it up for free. But I also heard the warranty isn't covered when you left the USA, so I am a bit worried.

I got to say I really appreciated my dealer in California trying to let me know and make it up, but also kind of feeling screwed up.

If ya can afford the C8, likely the oil filter will work within your budget, hopefully.

 

[Murray20c8]

Murray makes us cut cheques to attend his CarBQ. He only has 9-12 attendees, all over 80...


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You don't look a day over 65!

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

You don't look a day over 65!

I'm not. My last 3 cheques to you from my Cougar wife's account where returned NSF...

 

[cdnz]

Murray makes us cut cheques to attend his CarBQ. He only has 9-12 attendees, all over 80...


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Liquid BBQ too?

 

[Hanko_]

I've asked several dealers in Vancouver they all say I have to pay for the filter or the labor maybe not the filter but the labor to install it

My dealer charged $1252, then refunded it when I challenged it.

 

[gpm]

Wow that's fantastic but I can't believe it was that much in the beginning my dealer told me it was two and a half labor hours plus the filter of course I have no clue how much the filter cost was that Canadian or American dollar?

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I've asked several dealers in Vancouver they all say I have to pay for the filter or the labor maybe not the filter but the labor to install it

Ok, I have checked with GM and for the owners in BC if your dealer says your first DCT filter is not covered you need to have them reference the latest home office letter pertaining to 2025 model year Corvettes numbered 2024-601-R01.
It says for 2025 Corvettes you have up to 36 months to get your first free DCT filter change, and you also have two free oil changes with your car.
If you change your DCT filter before 12,000 km, you ARE STILL REQUIRED to change your DCT filter again at 12,000 km.
Once you have used your free services, a GMPP maintenance plan can be purchased to cover additional DCT and oil changes along with the transmission fluid change that is required at 3 years (from your delivery date) or 72,000 km whichever comes first.
CCF members have access to GMPP warranty and maintenance plans at employee pricing and I have the electronic brochures covering all of the services offered that can be sent to you. If your interested let me know.
Scott
As a footnote here, this latest home office letter pertains to anywhere in Canada if your dealer isn't willing to give you your first DCT filter change for free.