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This is my 3rd complaint. I know there is a recall on the head lights for the years 2005-2007. And for the years 2008-2013 it will be covered under upcoming customer satisfaction program 14203. When I called GM they said my VIN # is not covered under that program yet my Corvette is a 2008 model. I would like to know why. I have had numerous incidents where people get very mad because I am driving with high beams on. One time another vehicle swerved at me trying to run me off road.
I understand that the NHTSA previously opened an investigation in 2013 regarding C6 Corvette headlight (low beam) failures for years 2005-07. I file this claim because the production years are not limited to the years referenced. Hence, my 2008 is experiencing the same exact problem - low beam failures on roadways at night. I understand now from new research of my own that latter years are also impacted by the same issue. Although the daytime running lights are unaffected, they do not provide appropriate nighttime illumination. Using high beams are an undesirable alternative. Considering GM's long and pervasive history of shunning serious vehicular issues and complaints only until they reach a national scale (via national media or act of congress), and after contacting a local dealer last week, they have not accepted any responsibility to remedied whether it be under safety, technical bulletin, or recall. Having no trust whatsoever of GM or others like Nissan, being too big to care, I am placing my trust in the NHTSA. Thank you.
No high beam head lights. Fuse did not blow, bulbs checked and are good, but will not light. Had checked, and found short in wiring harness and fuse box. Dealer will not repair.
Low beam headlights go out and won't go back on either manually or automatically until the car cools down. This just started happening recently. My dealer said that for slightly older Corvette years, there was a recall to replace the fuse block itself. Apparently there were enough complaints about low beam headlights going out for no reason. I had the fuse block replaced and it apparently has solved the problem - but at a cost of over $500. After reading other similar complaints about 2008 Corvettes, it would seem that the recall should also cover that model year as well. Simi valley, ca.
When car gets hot, the low beam lights will not turn on. There is an existing recall for Corvette C6 models from 08-13. But there are none for Corvette C6 Z06 models from 08-13 even though the fusebox, headlight wiring is identical.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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After cranking my daily commute Corvette around 8pm, for the first time in the evening in about a month. I noticed the low beam lights did not come on. After checking the lights and fuses, I found a intermittent short in the fuse box.
2008 new Corvette had fuse block short, headlights would not go out and had no low beams. Had to pull fuse to get lights off. Sound related to current recall of 05-07 and some 08's. issue would come and go and was fixed as soon as dealer could see problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Then headlights when on will completely go out as will the dash lights. After a minute or two the lights will come back on. It appears something under the hood is not and burning but I have never been unable to locate anything. About a year ago I took the vehicle to dealership and reported the problem. The service writer turned my lights off and on several times and advised he saw nothing wrong. Last week on a trip back from Oklahoma I lost lighting once again. While I was traveling at 75mph I pulled off the road and after a few minutes the lights came back on. It was daylight so I could resume driving. This morning I called the dealership to discuss this issue with him since I had heard thru the lone star Corvette club this was a recall problem. The service manager checked his computer and advised there was nothing about such an issue and he could therefore not do anything until a recall was made. He advised I should park the car and not drive it. I found his answer unacceptable.if this occurs with me at 75mph at night while in heavy traffic this could be a serious issue.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and all of a sudden the headlights failed. Also, the contact mentioned that the high beams were defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
I was driving on the highway when the low beam head lights suddenly went out. The car will continue to lose function of them after about 15-30 minutes of use. Once the car is parked over night they will regain use in the morning but then lose function again once the engine bay is warm.
I was driving my car on the street at night when the low-beam headlights suddenly went out. I pulled over and tried to turn them on again but they wouldn't work. I shut off the car and turned it on again and they still didn't work. I put on my high beams which worked and drove home. The next day I tested the headlights and they worked fine when the car was cool, but they stopped working when the car heated up. I checked the fuses and the relays and they were both fine. After some internet research on this issue, I traced the problem to a broken copper wire inside the fuse box. I replaced this wire and the low-beam headlights now operate the way they should. I think this is a potentially dangerous situation for anyone who is driving their Corvette at night.
This is my second complaint about the low beams on my car. They turn off when I am drive at night which makes me drive with the high beams on. This is my only vehicle so I have to drive it at night. Tonight I was on the freeway drive with my high beams on when another driver slowed down and swerved towards my car trying to run me off road because my high beams were on. This isn't the first incident, some one got into my lane then got back into the other lane slowed for me to pass them then got very close to the back of my car and put there high beams on they were in a truck and there lights were blinding. Which made it very hard for me to see. I know that is how it is for car that are in front of me. I am afraid someone is going to take there rage farther then just a swerve. Does this have to become deadly before Chevy recalls this problem.
3rd time now the low beams just shut off. You have to leave the car cool down before they will work. I was going around a corner on a dark road when the failed and I went off the road. Had to drive home with high beams on which was very unsafe for other drivers. Updated 09/02/15
Low lights shut off and would not turn on manually. The high beams and fog lights would work but not the low beam lights. After setting all night the low beam lights work again. This is the second time this has happened in the last 10 days...updated 09-01-15
Low lights shut off and would not turn on manually. The high beams and fog lights would work but not the low beam lights. After setting all night the low beam lights work again. This is the second time this has happened in the last 30 days.
I was out a couple of weeks ago at night and when I started my car the low beam head lights did not come on. Fortunately the high beams and fog lights worked, which I used to get home. The problem has persisted and it appears they turn off when the car heats up. This is my only means of transportation and it is impeding me from going out at night because I am scared it may cause me to have an accident. This is a serious safety hazard and needs to be taken care of by the manufacturer immediately. There should be a recall.
Like many of the other complaints that have been filed the low beam head lights go out for no apparent reason. It appears that they go out when the car heats up but we don't know. This is a huge safety issue and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer. We have contacted the manufacturer and they won't do anything unless NHTSA tells them to.
I went to the store when I was done shopping I started my car and the low beam head lights didn't come one. I had to use the high beams to get home. My husband used the car at night a few nights later and when he started the car they came on. A few minutes later when he was driving they went out he also had to use the high beams to get home. It seams they work some times. Maybe they turn off when the car gets warm. I have to drive the car at night and I have to use the high beams and other drivers flash there lights at me. This can cause a accident. This happens every time we drive the car at night.
I have actually been having this problem for a few months now and can not drive the car at night because of it. The low beams quit working after the car gets hot. When you first start the car they will work but after the car has ran for about 20 minutes or so the lights will not work. High beams and fog lamps work, but not the low beams. This is a safety issue that should be addressed and there should be a recall. Fuse blocks under the hood are not something that should break, they are not subject to regular wear and tear like other parts of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights failed causing the contact to utilize the fog lights to illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
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- Ontario, CA, USA