[george]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

I did contact a few lawyers about it.
I'm supposed to have a conference call on tuesday with GM rep and the Service manager for the dealer where the car is at now.

Please let us know how it goes.

[nighttowl]

Its official, I've been told to pound sand.

[Curr]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

Its official, I've been told to pound sand.

Jesus, that's awful. I would 100% seek out a competent lawyer and give him the best unbiased version of the story you can.

[nighttowl]

Originally Posted by Curr

Jesus, that's awful. I would 100% seek out a competent lawyer and give him the best unbiased version of the story you can.

No wants this case.
Lawyers are like dealership service centers, they only want to talk with you when they can get alot of your money, and this isn't a case someone could make alot of money on.

All I can say is anyone who owns a ZL1 needs to watch out.
Regardless of what Al Oppenheiser says, if you tracked your car your SOL when, not if your oil pump fails.

I dont know what I'm going to do.
I feel like going on youtube with a big FU speach to Chevrolet and grenade it.

[george]

The attorney general’s office in your state may be the best way to get at GM. Did GM say that it was tracking the car and the oil filter was the reason it was not warranty related? I would tow the car to a speed shop and get them to look at it. If you’re lucky there was no engine seized and it’s repairable.

[nighttowl]

Originally Posted by george

The attorney general’s office in your state may be the best way to get at GM. Did GM say that it was tracking the car and the oil filter was the reason it was not warranty related? I would tow the car to a speed shop and get them to look at it. If you’re lucky there was no engine seized and it’s repairable.

That is what I'm doing. I'm going to take it somewhere that actually will do something.

The dealership cried to GM that i was "trying to get a cheaper repair" than replacing the engine.

Screw all these people.

[Curr]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

No wants this case.
Lawyers are like dealership service centers, they only want to talk with you when they can get alot of your money, and this isn't a case someone could make alot of money on.

All I can say is anyone who owns a ZL1 needs to watch out.
Regardless of what Al Oppenheiser says, if you tracked your car your SOL when, not if your oil pump fails.

I dont know what I'm going to do.
I feel like going on youtube with a big FU speach to Chevrolet and grenade it.

I'm sorry you're going through this, I can't imagine getting your dream car, having it basically made worse by the dealer, then being told you're on the hook for the entire bill.

Which is exactly why I bought a 10 year / 120k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty from Fidelity for $2300 for my 2022 ZL1. I have zero plans to go into the engine. Wheels, axle backs, and maybe some cosmetic stuff. If it grenades itself, I'll pay extra to have them rebuild it with a Katech billet pump.

If anyone reading this wants more info, PM me and I can give you more info, I don't want to go OT in this thread.

Best of luck.

[Fenmore]

Originally Posted by Curr

I'm sorry you're going through this, I can't imagine getting your dream car, having it basically made worse by the dealer, then being told you're on the hook for the entire bill.

Which is exactly why I bought a 10 year / 120k mile bumper-to-bumper warranty from Fidelity for $2300 for my 2022 ZL1. I have zero plans to go into the engine. Wheels, axle backs, and maybe some cosmetic stuff. If it grenades itself, I'll pay extra to have them rebuild it with a Katech billet pump.

If anyone reading this wants more info, PM me and I can give you more info, I don't want to go OT in this thread.

Best of luck.

A lot of people don't seem to know this. But you can buy an extended warranty for your car at anytime from most of the same people the dealers use. And its half the money and they take monthly payments if you can't afford the whole thing at once.

As far as OP goes, did GM withdraw the original offer or was that only if you replaced the engine from those crooks? I would blast everyone ...especially that dealer. They did you dirty. I would post a bad review on every website I can find that reviews dealers. Its the only thing that gets peoples attentions these days. I would file a complaint with the BBB also on both GM and the dealer. And as stated with your attorney general, but I would wait for the attorney general until you find out the actual damage and repairs. I would 100% sue that dealership in small claims court for anything over the cost of the oil pump. You can do that yourself. I am sure one of those AI things can write a complaint for you.

[nighttowl]

Originally Posted by Fenmore

A lot of people don't seem to know this. But you can buy an extended warranty for your car at anytime from most of the same people the dealers use. And its half the money and they take monthly payments if you can't afford the whole thing at once.

As far as OP goes, did GM withdraw the original offer or was that only if you replaced the engine from those crooks? I would blast everyone ...especially that dealer. They did you dirty. I would post a bad review on every website I can find that reviews dealers. Its the only thing that gets peoples attentions these days. I would file a complaint with the BBB also on both GM and the dealer. And as stated with your attorney general, but I would wait for the attorney general until you find out the actual damage and repairs. I would 100% sue that dealership in small claims court for anything over the cost of the oil pump. You can do that yourself. I am sure one of those AI things can write a complaint for you.

GM said they would pay 30% of the repair cost only if I went through the dealership.

[george]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

That is what I'm doing. I'm going to take it somewhere that actually will do something.

The dealership cried to GM that i was "trying to get a cheaper repair" than replacing the engine.

Screw all these people.

Cheaper repair!!?? Absolute nonsense. Isn't Henessey in the Houston area? Maybe you can pay them a visit and get some advice on the engine, their recommendations and any suggestions they may have. The Texas AG is a stand up office. Good Luck and keep us posted. If you're a veteran, get a veteran's organization involved. I'm in the VFW and they have all kinds of support networks. They have ombudsmen that will also help.

[m6-lt1]

Originally Posted by nighttowl

GM said they would pay 30% of the repair cost only if I went through the dealership.

Is that towards a new long block? If so, I know it sucks but that might be the option with the least financial impact, especially if you can talk them into covering 50% of the cost.

[CalgaryZL1]

I wonder how this game is going to be played with their electric vehicles? (oh, sorry you’re not covered, We detected a slight voltage spike in your charging system causing battery failure because we didn’t design a fail safe????) you are not covered for that $20,000 battery

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by chevy409

Damn man, what a mess. Totally get why you’re pissed. Sounds like GM threw out that 30% offer just to keep you stuck with the dealer, and the dealer’s playing games to pad their cut.

Honestly, even if lawyers aren’t lining up for this kind of case, it might still be worth running it by someone who deals with the bigger picture. There's a group called Oberheiden P.C. They’re not your average “bill-you-by-the-minute” firm. They handle federal-level stuff and might at least tell you if what GM or the dealer did crosses any legal lines. Doesn’t mean you’re suing tomorrow, just good to know if you’ve got something real to stand on.

Either way, respect for not rolling over. Keep us posted, especially if that speed shop finds something shady.

Been over. Year since the last update.

[nighttowl]

Chevrolet screwed me repeatedly and I was left with a bad taste in my mouth.

We all spent 60-80k for these cars. probably more than half of the early years will grenade if the pump isnt changed. some of the newer ones will also. I know of a 22' ZL1 with a failed pump. Fact is, its a shit design.

GM knew about it and its also mentioned repeatedly across all camaro forums I've seen, which probably only accounts for maybe 15-20%? of the ZL1 vehicles sold.

They should be hammered.

But, we are the ones who will pay through the nose to fix thier f*ck up then line up for the next raping.