My dealer forgot to replace the transmission filter on the first service

[gpm]

I appreciate that but I'm not want to take any b******* if there's any chance of it being free and writing I'll stick it up their nose.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I appreciate that but I'm not want to take any b******* if there's any chance of it being free and writing I'll stick it up their nose.

Just give them the latest home office letter and let them find out for themselves. Wait for the response which is usually Oh and then an excuse.

 

[Hanko_]

Wow that's fantastic but I can't believe it was that much in the beginning my dealer told me it was two and a half labor hours plus the filter of course I have no clue how much the filter cost was that Canadian or American dollar?

Dealer in Milton told me 3.2 hours @ $180/, their price for the filter was $292. A liter of fluid, $62. Then they add some for environment, rags, etc.
I've watched YouTube of people changing it, 37 bolts on 2 pans but fast with a power driver. Seems 1 hour would be lots of time.
I shopped around, mygmparts.ca has the filter for $160, True North Chev, in North Bay has it online for $155. And a liter of fluid for $40. All in CAD.
Amazon has the filter for $28 & up, but I suspect it's a cheap Chinese knockoff.

 

[1st Vette]

Ok, I have checked with GM and for the owners in BC if your dealer says your first DCT filter is not covered you need to have them reference the latest home office letter pertaining to 2025 model year Corvettes numbered 2024-601-R01.
It says for 2025 Corvettes you have up to 36 months to get your first free DCT filter change, and you also have two free oil changes with your car.
If you change your DCT filter before 12,000 km, you ARE STILL REQUIRED to change your DCT filter again at 12,000 km.
Once you have used your free services, a GMPP maintenance plan can be purchased to cover additional DCT and oil changes along with the transmission fluid change that is required at 3 years (from your delivery date) or 72,000 km whichever comes first.
CCF members have access to GMPP warranty and maintenance plans at employee pricing and I have the electronic brochures covering all of the services offered that can be sent to you. If your interested let me know.
Scott
As a footnote here, this latest home office letter pertains to anywhere in Canada if your dealer isn't willing to give you your first DCT filter change for free.

If you replace the TX fluid at say 27 or 28 months is it mandatory per warranty to do it again at 36 months ? For some folks the 36 month/3year change could land in January when there is 6 or 7 feet of ice on the lake……thanks.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

If you replace the TX fluid at say 27 or 28 months is it mandatory per warranty to do it again at 36 months ? For some folks the 36 month/3year change could land in January when there is 6 or 7 feet of ice on the lake……thanks.

No it's not like the DCT where you have to do it again at 12,000 km. I thought you got your car in Edmonton during the spring but if changing it at exactly 36 months doesn't work for you doing it earlier will protect your warranty.

 

[1st Vette]

No it's not like the DCT where you have to do it again at 12,000 km. I thought you got your car in Edmonton during the spring but if changing it at exactly 36 months doesn't work for you doing it earlier will protect your warranty.

I did , from Northgate. Which is where I will go for both TX filter and fluid. Nice road trip. They have plenty of experience with Corvettes and I think they are the #7 C8 dealer in Canada. They are also great to deal with from my experience so far. Nice bunch.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

I did , from Northgate. Which is where I will go for both TX filter and fluid. Nice road trip. They have plenty of experience with Corvettes and I think they are the #7 C8 dealer in Canada. They are also great to deal with from my experience so far. Nice bunch.

#11 now but close enough. Still a year away from your road trip.

 

[1st Vette]

#11 now but close enough. Still a year away from your road trip.

No rush. Hopefully the highway won’t be on fire next summer when I decide to go……..

 

[1st Vette]

#11 now but close enough. Still a year away from your road trip.

They were #7 for the 2024 model year which mine is but you are correct they are #11 for sales to date for all years. One of the main reasons I chose them. Didn’t have much else to go by .

 

[Mr.Corvette]

If one is new to Corvette, they don't know the history of Corvette. I know many of the dealers and where they ranked back to the beginning of C5 days in 1997. The tracker now makes it easier to follow compared to having to get the data sent to me by my sources in the past.