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I apologize to everyone for not being around too much. Ever since I got the car, I practically drive til I sleep and work til I drive and then drive til I sleep. That has been the routine.
However, last night, my husband and I both noticed something. We were heading down Ventura Blvd. here in Los Angeles (which is a very busy street) and there was a lot of traffic. I noticed that when I was going very slow (rolling) and in "stop-and-go" traffic, when I put my foot on the clutch, I heard a knocking sound. After dinner, I told my husband to drive and see if he was experiencing the same thing. I wanted him to confirm that I wasn't shifting incorrectly. My last car was also manual, so although I am comfortable with a stick shift, I thought he would just assure me it was the car and NOT me. Low and behold, he too, noticed the "knock".
I called my dealership this morning and left a very detailed message on the service department voicemail. It couldn't have been more than 15 minutes before the guy called me back and alerted me to a recent GM Bulletin that came out stating exactly what my concerns are. Apparently a design flaw, but nothing dangerous or unsafe.
Here's my question. Is it a design flaw that can be corrected? The knock doesn't bother me too much so I was fine letting it go, because I am so happy with the car. But when I told my dad and husband, they said that I should call back and see if it can't be fixed, in case it becomes annoying.
Have any of you experienced this? What were you told? Should I call them back and see if they can fix it or just let it be? Either way, I am very happy to announce that my dealership was very receptive and responsive to my concerns.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome!!!
However, last night, my husband and I both noticed something. We were heading down Ventura Blvd. here in Los Angeles (which is a very busy street) and there was a lot of traffic. I noticed that when I was going very slow (rolling) and in "stop-and-go" traffic, when I put my foot on the clutch, I heard a knocking sound. After dinner, I told my husband to drive and see if he was experiencing the same thing. I wanted him to confirm that I wasn't shifting incorrectly. My last car was also manual, so although I am comfortable with a stick shift, I thought he would just assure me it was the car and NOT me. Low and behold, he too, noticed the "knock".
I called my dealership this morning and left a very detailed message on the service department voicemail. It couldn't have been more than 15 minutes before the guy called me back and alerted me to a recent GM Bulletin that came out stating exactly what my concerns are. Apparently a design flaw, but nothing dangerous or unsafe.
Here's my question. Is it a design flaw that can be corrected? The knock doesn't bother me too much so I was fine letting it go, because I am so happy with the car. But when I told my dad and husband, they said that I should call back and see if it can't be fixed, in case it becomes annoying.
Have any of you experienced this? What were you told? Should I call them back and see if they can fix it or just let it be? Either way, I am very happy to announce that my dealership was very receptive and responsive to my concerns.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome!!!