2001 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems

“At 3,900 miles my new car was down 1quart of oil. Upon questioning I found this was common problem with 2001 corvettes. At 15000 miles GM replace pistons but said that it is acceptable by GM stardards for the Corvette to burn a quart of oil every 900 miles. However they won't give me information in writing only to my lawger which I don't feel needed yet. I also had a friend who has same year Corvette as mine and he two is burning oil. It is a know problem even in GM web sites for it mechanics. …”

“This 2001 Corvette was taken to the dealer on sep t12th, 2003 for engine failure. Pistons, rods, bearings & related parts were replaced. Vehicle was returned to me 4 weeks later. As of 10/22/03 vehicle has been returned to the dealer twice for related engine problems & is in their shop at this time with no estimated completion time. I have not been offered any substitute transportation. Gm customer assistance will do nothing and has refused to extend the warranty or provide compensation for lost use of this $52,000 vehicle.”

“Oil consumption is above normal for a new engine. I have experienced the consumption of more that one quart per 1000 miles. Dealer initially stated that this was normal for a new engine and would improve after a good break-in period. Problem remains. Research has shown that there is an acknowledged problem with excessive oil consumption. Catalytic converter and exhaust pipes show significant black oily residue. Concerned about potential fire from catalytic converter. Also concerned about environmental effects. Chevrolet needs to take positive action to resolve issue.”

“Vehicle exhibits excessive oil consumption, over 1 quart per 1000 miles, and has done so since new. Exhaust pipes contain black oily residue. Complaints have been filed with the Chevrolet customer assistance center. They have told me that a repair for the vehicle will not be available until fall 2001, which is unacceptable to me. I requested a buy-back which they denied. I requested that Chevrolet write me a letter explaining their position and they refused.”

“Car has burnt 4 quarts of oil in 6000 miles. Was told by dealer that Chevrolet knows this is a ring problem and has yet to issue a revision part to correct problem. Has sent me home with a case of oil telling me that they are already waiting over 3 months for other car owners with same problem and have no idea how long it will take chevy to issue revision part. Car is running terribly. Dealer says this is b/c burnt oil residue is landing on pistons causing car to perform poorly. They can do nothing to help me.”