Filtering for C7 where possible.
Known problems
More →- C7 Z06 heat soak on trackmoderate
Some C7 Z06 owners, especially with early cars on hot days, report the car reducing power or showing high temperature warnings after a few hard laps. The supercharged LT4 creates a lot of heat. GM made changes to later cars, and the aftermarket offers cooling upgrades.
- C7 cast wheel cracking or bendinghigh
Many C7 owners, especially with wide-body Z06 and Grand Sport cars, report cracked or bent factory cast wheels, often after potholes. Cracks are usually on the inside barrel, out of sight. Low-profile tires and big wheels leave little cushion.
Guides
More →- Run-Flat Tires and Your Tire Choices
Why many front-engine Corvettes left the factory on run-flats, what changes if you switch to conventional tires, and how the C8 handles flats.
- Brake Fluid Basics
What brake fluid does, why it wears out, how DOT ratings differ and when Corvette owners should think about flushing it.
- Winter Storage Checklist
How to put a Corvette away for the off-season so it starts easily in spring, without flat-spotted tires, a dead battery or a rodent nest.
- How to Do a Pre-Purchase Inspection
A step-by-step approach to inspecting a used Corvette before you buy, and when to bring in a specialist.
- First Track Day Prep
What to check, bring and expect before your first high-performance driving event (HPDE) in a Corvette.