Shipping any time soon?

tnspd · 07-06-2017, 02:26 PM

Anyone know how long it usually takes for a car to ship out? My ZL1 1LE was built and put in a yard by the rail over 2 weeks ago and is still just sitting there?

Dwille · 07-06-2017, 03:27 PM

Mine is sitting as well. It was built just over 3 weeks ago. It is currently bayed. I know of one other in the same position.

ZL1 1LE · 07-06-2017, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tnspd

Anyone know how long it usually takes for a car to ship out? My ZL1 1LE was built and put in a yard by the rail over 2 weeks ago and is still just sitting there?

Don't bother trying to elevate it unless you want to be lied to.

laborsmith · 07-06-2017, 04:17 PM

There is no good answer about shipping time. Once the build is turned over to Dispatch GM has no say, unless a safety issue pops up, in which case GM can and does pull the build until needed repairs are completed.

Laborsmith

ZL1 1LE · 07-06-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by laborsmith

There is no good answer about shipping time. Once the build is turned over to Dispatch GM has no say, unless a safety issue pops up, in which case GM can and does pull the build until needed repairs are completed.

Laborsmith

Lying to your customer is never a good answer.

laborsmith · 07-06-2017, 05:24 PM

I agree but did not see anything related to lying to ones customer in this thread.

Laborsmith

tnspd · 07-06-2017, 06:20 PM

Is there a rail yard strike going or something? The ones that went by truck shipped out in about a week or less.

ZL1 1LE · 07-06-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by laborsmith

I agree but did not see anything related to lying to ones customer in this thread.

Laborsmith

Sorry, I didn't mean to lash out at you. Just a bit frustrated 3 weeks from the build date and having been told that no ZL1 1LEs have shipped yet when we all know that at least 4 have.

HyperBlueX2 · 07-07-2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

Sorry, I didn't mean to lash out at you. Just a bit frustrated 3 weeks from the build date and having been told that no ZL1 1LEs have shipped yet when we all know that at least 4 have.

The only ones that have shipped have been by truck I believe..... the rail system up here in Michigan is severely overloaded with vehicle transport.... I went by the Charlotte rail yard Monday and the lot was about half full.... there are quite a few car assembly plants up here including GM and many other manufacturers..... the rail system is way overloaded right now in this neck of the woods....

Zl1 #586 · 07-07-2017, 07:53 AM

Same problem here (2) ZL1 1LE sitting in Lansing collecting rail dust

Dwille · 07-07-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

Same problem here (2) ZL1 1LE sitting in Lansing collecting rail dust

Thanks for giving our disease a name SDISAA (in the order checking thread). Welcome to the Slow Delivery Induced Stress and Anxiety support group!

When I see the words bayed, or pending...I start to twitch.

laborsmith · 07-07-2017, 11:28 AM

You have to see 4B00 at least once. If the build is traveling by train, you will see 4B00 when the build is moved to one of the rail distribution centers. (LGR Assembly Plant does not have the capacity to load rail autoracks) then again when the build reaches the distribution center serving the ordering dealer.

Very few GM cars are SRE (customer) orders, and if the Corvette is excluded, the number becomes miniscule. Dispatch is required to get vehicles to dealerships in a manner that allows for adequate inventory, and contrary to much expressed opinions here, it does not matter if the build is dealer stock or customer ordered. In addition, it looks to me like the amount of time a build is bayed is of less consequence than getting a full load headed to a similar area, which is one reason we see builds roll off the line and almost instantly loaded while others sit in limbo.

The secret if one feels a need to do a customer order and does not want to spend huge amounts waiting on transportation: order from a dealer located within a days drive of the Assembly Plant where you expect the order to be built.

Laborsmith

tnspd · 07-07-2017, 01:30 PM

I have been reading some other threads and it is looking like you will wait about a month to get on a train and then depending on where your car gets unloaded, that part could take 3 weeks. I was reading a thread where the Birmingham area is over run with train cars and it takes about a week to get past there. This time frame is only speculation from reading other threads.

Dwille · 07-07-2017, 02:32 PM

I've seen the same thing. My dealer has been keeping me in the loop as has Becky at Rogers. This site is an invaluable resource. While the wait is longer than I would like I think the car will be worth it.

While we wait we can continue with this "support group". Lol. Here is hoping everyone's new car ships soon!

07-06-2017, 02:26 PM	#1
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	Shipping any time soon? Anyone know how long it usually takes for a car to ship out? My ZL1 1LE was built and put in a yard by the rail over 2 weeks ago and is still just sitting there? __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com Last edited by tnspd; 07-06-2017 at 02:45 PM.

07-06-2017, 03:27 PM	#2
Dwille Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 228	Mine is sitting as well. It was built just over 3 weeks ago. It is currently bayed. I know of one other in the same position. Last edited by Dwille; 07-06-2017 at 06:59 PM.

07-06-2017, 06:20 PM	#7
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	Is there a rail yard strike going or something? The ones that went by truck shipped out in about a week or less. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

07-07-2017, 07:53 AM	#10
Zl1 #586 Drives: 2016 Z06/07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So cal Posts: 396 View My Garage	Same problem here (2) ZL1 1LE sitting in Lansing collecting rail dust __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=66451&dateline=135040 1562

07-07-2017, 01:30 PM	#13
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	I have been reading some other threads and it is looking like you will wait about a month to get on a train and then depending on where your car gets unloaded, that part could take 3 weeks. I was reading a thread where the Birmingham area is over run with train cars and it takes about a week to get past there. This time frame is only speculation from reading other threads. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

07-06-2017, 04:17 PM	#4
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	There is no good answer about shipping time. Once the build is turned over to Dispatch GM has no say, unless a safety issue pops up, in which case GM can and does pull the build until needed repairs are completed. Laborsmith

07-06-2017, 05:24 PM	#6
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	I agree but did not see anything related to lying to ones customer in this thread. Laborsmith

07-07-2017, 11:28 AM	#12
laborsmith Drives: 1969 Corvair, 2018 Camaro T4 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area Posts: 2,881	You have to see 4B00 at least once. If the build is traveling by train, you will see 4B00 when the build is moved to one of the rail distribution centers. (LGR Assembly Plant does not have the capacity to load rail autoracks) then again when the build reaches the distribution center serving the ordering dealer. Very few GM cars are SRE (customer) orders, and if the Corvette is excluded, the number becomes miniscule. Dispatch is required to get vehicles to dealerships in a manner that allows for adequate inventory, and contrary to much expressed opinions here, it does not matter if the build is dealer stock or customer ordered. In addition, it looks to me like the amount of time a build is bayed is of less consequence than getting a full load headed to a similar area, which is one reason we see builds roll off the line and almost instantly loaded while others sit in limbo. The secret if one feels a need to do a customer order and does not want to spend huge amounts waiting on transportation: order from a dealer located within a days drive of the Assembly Plant where you expect the order to be built. Laborsmith

07-07-2017, 02:32 PM	#14
Dwille Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 228	I've seen the same thing. My dealer has been keeping me in the loop as has Becky at Rogers. This site is an invaluable resource. While the wait is longer than I would like I think the car will be worth it. While we wait we can continue with this "support group". Lol. Here is hoping everyone's new car ships soon!

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