Great Car - But You'll Wait Forver For Parts

I got my C6 last October, and love it. At least as far as I can remember. I got in a minor accident in January. No damage to the drivetrain, just to the front bumper and right fender areas. I had it towed to the top Chevy dealer body shop in this area, and they told me that the repair would take two to three weeks max. Not a big deal, or so I thought.

Now, two months later, I'm told that the repair could take many months - forever - who knows. It seems that they can't get a part for the car. They've got all of the parts except for some silly brackets that hold the front bumper on. The body shop has been told that Chevy doesn't have any of these brackets. And if Chevy doesn't have any . . . well, you get the gist.

The frustrating thing is that there doesn't seem to be anyway to get answers, or anyone to turn to. The body shop would love to finish the car, but if they can't get parts, can't fix it. And all Chevy seems to be able to tell me is "They're on backorder. We have no idea when they'll come in."

People warned me that this might be a problem if I ever got into an accident. Seems that Chevy and particularly Corvette have a very poor track record on parts availability.

So, if you like your C6, drive it carefully. If you get in an accident, even a minor one, you might not see your baby for a few months.

Wow! That really stinks!
Sorry to hear you don't have your Vette back yet.
At least you're ok.

Let us know when you get it back.