#1 Complaint about the ZL1 - Page 5

FERRARI · 11-17-2019, 07:23 PM

Next time you can’t easily remove the nozzle after refueling, try pumping another squeeze of gas then try again to remove the nozzle. Feedback appreciated.

BTW I feel that I have to add that I’m serious, not trying to mock anyone but just trying to be helpful because my suggestion might be mistaken.

Revalot · 11-17-2019, 08:51 PM

I could talk about the pump issue untill I figured out how my ZL1 likes me to gas her up ! But my biggest concern/problem is when you wash the car, and dont drive it until the next day and the brake pads dont won't to release from the rotors ! I spent 3 minutes the other day trying to move the car, I all most gave up. Tried 1 gear, then reverse, back and forth until the pads and film of rust allowed the car to move.

17CamaroZL1 · 11-17-2019, 09:12 PM

Ah....the stuck rotors. You feel like you've just broke something once you finally get them to break free. Hate when that happens.

nicktechla · 11-17-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

I never have a problem pulling out (hehe).....but my issue is that the shitty CA pumps always want to click off , so now I just stand there and hold the trigger down manually. PITA

same. I've never had a problem getting it out. But I have to hold it in with some pumps.

EV2 · 11-18-2019, 12:32 AM

You cannot rush and just jam it in. Go slowly and insert just the tip and then very slowly slide it only as far as necessary to get the job done without it splashing all over.

nicktechla · 11-18-2019, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EV2

You cannot rush and just jam it in. Go slowly and insert just the tip and then very slowly slide it only as far as necessary to get the job done without it splashing all over.

#ProTips

Snakebt6 · 11-18-2019, 07:34 AM

Stuck rotors after washing and not driving are with a lot of cars..

Checkmate1 · 11-18-2019, 07:43 AM

No problem here. Must be a CA thing....

EDFHOBBIES · 11-19-2019, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by full*throttle*therapy

I've literally never had a single problem. Weird.

California probably running a bigger vapor recovery nozzle on fuel pump!

Torquem · 11-19-2019, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EV2

You cannot rush and just jam it in. Go slowly and insert just the tip and then very slowly slide it only as far as necessary to get the job done without it splashing all over.

I get a running start and jam it in as hard and as deep as possible.

Gunkk · 11-19-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate1

No problem here. Must be a CA thing....

Gotta be careful out there with what you stick in your tank...

If it's got a lip on its tip, don't stick it in.

Manatee SS · 12-19-2019, 04:40 PM

I am in CA and have the issue as well....I push it back in with gentle pressure, push down on the top of the handle ever so slightly, and it pops out......true, might be a Calif thing

LT4Greg · 12-19-2019, 06:41 PM

Probably is! Not like that here in Georgia!

unavailablezl1 · 12-19-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

So, after almost 1 year with the ZL1 I love essentially everything about it...EXCEPT 1 damn thing. The freakin' capless fuel tank. OMG.

Half the gas stations I stop at the nozzle gets stuck in the tube and it takes me 5-10 mins of looking like a complete idiot trying to get the damn thing out. My wife took the car once and had to get gas and it got stuck...and she couldn't get it out! She had to call for help from the gas station attendant and felt so embarrassed. Even he spent almost 5 mins trying and was concerned he would damage the car.

Seriously, this capless "feature" is complete and utter crap.

Does anyone have any foolproof trick to getting the nozzle out? I push it back in further, I pull it, I twist it 90 degrees/180 degrees, change the angle slightly, repeat, over and over again until finally it comes free.

Luckily after being thoroughly frustrated I can just look at the car for a brief second and I'm back to being happy and can't wait to get back in it and drive it!

Just change gas stations

11-17-2019, 07:23 PM	#57
FERRARI Drives: 2017 ZL1 10 Speed Auto Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SE Massachusetts Posts: 89	Next time you can’t easily remove the nozzle after refueling, try pumping another squeeze of gas then try again to remove the nozzle. Feedback appreciated. BTW I feel that I have to add that I’m serious, not trying to mock anyone but just trying to be helpful because my suggestion might be mistaken. __________________ Previous cars: 1964 Pontiac GTO 1967 Pontiac GTO 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 2004 Pontiac GTO 2006 Pontiac GTO

11-17-2019, 09:12 PM	#59
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,015	Ah....the stuck rotors. You feel like you've just broke something once you finally get them to break free. Hate when that happens. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA, https://youtu.be/OXQiCQdQuH4 11.40 at 125mph 1800 DA https://youtu.be/uWba1qs8M6Q 11.52 at 123mph 3500 DA TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

11-18-2019, 07:43 AM	#64
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 502	No problem here. Must be a CA thing.... __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-19-2019, 06:41 PM	#69
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,824	Probably is! Not like that here in Georgia! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

11-17-2019, 08:51 PM	#58
Revalot Drives: ZL1/1LE parts added Join Date: May 2018 Location: Somewhere around Texas pines tress and smooth asphalt Posts: 611	I could talk about the pump issue untill I figured out how my ZL1 likes me to gas her up ! But my biggest concern/problem is when you wash the car, and dont drive it until the next day and the brake pads dont won't to release from the rotors ! I spent 3 minutes the other day trying to move the car, I all most gave up. Tried 1 gear, then reverse, back and forth until the pads and film of rust allowed the car to move.

11-18-2019, 12:32 AM	#61
EV2 Drives: Nightfall gray ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: S Dakota Posts: 15	You cannot rush and just jam it in. Go slowly and insert just the tip and then very slowly slide it only as far as necessary to get the job done without it splashing all over.

11-18-2019, 07:34 AM	#63
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Stuck rotors after washing and not driving are with a lot of cars..

12-19-2019, 04:40 PM	#68
Manatee SS Manatee SS Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Garnet Red Join Date: May 2019 Location: South Bay Los Angeles Posts: 4	I am in CA and have the issue as well....I push it back in with gentle pressure, push down on the top of the handle ever so slightly, and it pops out......true, might be a Calif thing

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