Location: Wilds of Canada, or the Pac NW, or the Upper Penninsula of MI...
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Originally Posted by tugmate
Sosticeman, I wish I did! The new shocks did not come in yet. I had to go outof town for buisness and am waiting for a call from the dealership. The oil is all over my brick paver driveway. This is a pain. If I do not hear something soon then I am calling Solstice Headquarters and see if they can shed some light.
tugmate, I recieved a PM to request me to remind you in public to check your PM
tugmate, I recieved a PM to request me to remind you in public to check your PM
Solsticeman, I appreciate the heads up. I go out of town a bunch and do not always have internet connection. As soon as I do I am on here. Thanks again and I hope this works out ok.
I have been notified that my new shocks are in. The dealer actually said "your new struts are in". Struts? They are replacing all 4 to make sure there is nothing wrong with the others. Why would he say struts? I will have to call I guess. Anyone out here have any ideas? Thanks
I have been notified that my new shocks are in. The dealer actually said "your new struts are in". Struts? They are replacing all 4 to make sure there is nothing wrong with the others. Why would he say struts? I will have to call I guess. Anyone out here have any ideas? Thanks
Keep us posted, and good luck!!!!
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My shock has been busted for about 3 weeks now. And still no word from dealer. Time to get on the horn.
JT hang in there. People are listening and I am sure you will be taken care of. What vin do you have? I waited @ 6 weeks before any action. I will be having mine replaced @ the 21st. Will keep you all posted.
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Originally Posted by tugmate
Why would he say struts? I will have to call I guess. Anyone out here have any ideas?
The mechanical specs on Potniac's web site call them coil over shocks.
Someone who might not have read the marketing department's description but had seen the parts, the parts catalog illustrations, or the service manual might call them struts. This is because they look like a traditonal strut set up.
Looks like now my left rear shock is leaking. I now have about 4800 miles on it. It's not leaking so bad as to leave a puddle, but enough to make a nice oily, grimmy mess on the lower part of the shock and A-arm. I doubt I will do anything about it until the new year at this point. Do they replace them in pairs? I also seem to have the rearend leakage that others have spoken about, but it's so minor I doubt I will even mention it.
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These shocks should not be failing like this. I have to wonder if the spring rates for this car are wrong or if the dampening rates on the shock are wrong? I guess it's possible that there is a defect within the shock itself as a function of poor assembly, but I don't believe that's the case. Any more details on the failure?
Looks like now my left rear shock is leaking. I now have about 4800 miles on it. It's not leaking so bad as to leave a puddle, but enough to make a nice oily, grimmy mess on the lower part of the shock and A-arm. I doubt I will do anything about it until the new year at this point. Do they replace them in pairs? I also seem to have the rearend leakage that others have spoken about, but it's so minor I doubt I will even mention it.
Mention it when you take the car in. That way even if they don't fix it now you will have been on record as saying there was a problem before you get stcuck on the road or in the garage at home.
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These shocks should not be failing like this. I have to wonder if the spring rates for this car are wrong or if the dampening rates on the shock are wrong? I guess it's possible that there is a defect within the shock itself as a function of poor assembly, but I don't believe that's the case. Any more details on the failure?
The cars seem to ride, handle, and drive fine. I doubt GM would have made such a mismatch in shocks to springs that would stress out the shocks. This sounds to me like there are some bad shocks that got away from Bilstein.
Location: Wilds of Canada, or the Pac NW, or the Upper Penninsula of MI...
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Originally Posted by Chip
These shocks should not be failing like this. I have to wonder if the spring rates for this car are wrong or if the dampening rates on the shock are wrong? I guess it's possible that there is a defect within the shock itself as a function of poor assembly, but I don't believe that's the case. Any more details on the failure?
Actually, assembly details or contamination are prolly MORE likely than the other things you mention (spring rates, shock damper rates). Am I seeing a pattern, or are most of these first 1000 cars?
AeroDave, yours is. tugmate's is. I'm too lazy to look up who else, but I thought they were first 1000 also....
These shocks should not be failing like this. I have to wonder if the spring rates for this car are wrong or if the dampening rates on the shock are wrong? I guess it's possible that there is a defect within the shock itself as a function of poor assembly, but I don't believe that's the case. Any more details on the failure?
I bring the car in Wednesday morning. Wednesday is also the winter solstice. Anyway, they are shipping them to GM I think or Bilstein and they are going to inspect them. Most likely it sounds like it is a shock issue and not the car. Only time will tell. I just hope I see a big difference in how she handles bumps.
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Originally Posted by AeroDave
Do they replace them in pairs?
GM's policy is to only replace failed parts. Their shock policy is only to replace the leaking shock, not its mate.
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• Shock absorbers/strut assemblies are fluid-filled components and will normally exhibit seepage. Seepage is defined as oil film or dust accumulation on the exterior of the shock housing. Shock absorber/strut assemblies are not to be replaced under warranty for seepage.
Important: Electronically controlled shock absorbers (MR) may have a tendency to attract dust to this oil film. Often this film and dust can be wiped off and will not return until similar mileage is accumulated again.
• Defective shock absorber/strut assemblies will have a visible oil path or drip coming from the component. A visible oil path or drip coming from the shock absorber/strut assembly should be replaced as a defective component.
• Only defective shock absorber/strut assemblies should be replaced. Do not replace pairs unless both are defective, unless otherwise instructed in the Service Manual and/or Service Bulletin.
I doubt I will do anything about it until the new year at this point. Do they replace them in pairs? I also seem to have the rearend leakage that others have spoken about, but it's so minor I doubt I will even mention it.