How Consumer Reports Rates the 5th Gen...

[mp51998]

I've got an '11. Not convertible so leaks are not an issue and I've changed out everything in the suspension so that is not a problem either. Looks good over all for all years.

[scandata]

I doubt much changed between the 14s and 15s. At least that's what I'm hoping!

[TooCool5]

Originally Posted by flyer08

Fuel system in '10s is bad? Sure we dont have the zl1 pump but it was enough to serve its purpose.

This could be the Evap vent valve problem. Drop the sub frame and tank.

[suplex]

Originally Posted by vegas girl

OK...what am I missing??? '13 scored good to excellent in every category. YET....scored POOR in Used Car verdicts....the lowest of all years....HUH??????

That's the first thing that came to my mind too. I would have thought (due to getting NO "Fair" or "Poor" ratings), it would have been the BEST Used Car!

[freddyD]

you know what? who cares what they say!

[oreduks]

Im happy so far..

[Scalded Dog]

Originally Posted by shibbs

That's only an indication on how much GM paid them to rate them favorably that year.

CR is a f***ing joke, unless you're talking about buying a blender, microwave, or a rice cooker.

CR's target audience is my mom... she knows what a "car" is, and can drive one, but beyond that there are only a few other things she knows about cars. Things like...

-The ones that are kind od swoopy and flashy are called "sports cars," the ones with the place in the back to put stuff are called "pickup trucks," and all others are SUVs.

-If it starts when you turn the key thingy, it's a "good" car. If it DOESN'T start, then it's one of those "bad" cars.

-The headlights always come on automatically, so you don't have to worry about them anymore, like back in the old days, so, new cars pretty much do ALL of the thinking for you.

- For all repairs, Manny Moe and Jack are the most trustworthy and economical way to go.

- ... and so forth.

For anybody with any more depth of knowledge (or even love!) regarding cars, CR is a comical source of entertainment, at best. Now, I know that they gave Camaros--- including my '11--- pretty good marks here, and I am not saying that they are wrong here... but, even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

[suplex]

Originally Posted by freddyD

you know what? who cares what they say!

I do agree with that, it really is up to the people that drive them...like us. It is nice though that for the most part, they really like these vehicles. It's usually things like Honda, Toyota, and cars like those that always do "Excellent", finally Chevrolet is getting the recognition they deserve.

[Mr. Stacy]

I rate CR about a 5 when it comes to vehicle ratings. :ubetcha:

[suplex]

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

I rate CR about a 5 when it comes to vehicle ratings. :ubetcha:

You almost have to wonder if they get paid to say certain things about certain cars sometimes.