2004 Chevrolet Epica LS review from North America
"Worst car I ever bought, more repairs than anything I've EVER owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It would be easier to list the items that have NOT been fixed on this lemon. There are no lemon laws in Canada so unfortunately I'm out of luck. The good news is when I do buy a brand new one, I know who NOT to see. That would be any Chevy dealer in the world. This is what has been replaced so far:
Oil pressure sensor
head cylinder
engine
computer for transmission
catalytic converter
power steering pump
arm assembly, front control, lower left
arm, rear suspension trailing - both
rear door - replaced TWICE! Still not good
knuckle assembly - rear wheel - both
column assembly - steering
powertrain control module engine reprogram with sps
hinge - rear door left upper replace
pipe, power steering hydraulic
arm assembly again - front control - lower, both
receiver, radio/mp3 player twice! (volume still no good)
hoses, nozzles or stops, wiper front
system software upgrad - reprogram ECM
bearing and hub assembly front left wheel
trim assembly, front door - right
arm assembly again (so far 3 times) front control lower right
lever shift
link or bushings, front stabilizer shaft at control arm
lower lamp switch
cover pad, front seat cushion right
reprogram ECM again.
Well, apparently the person who originally bought the car purchased the extended GMPP warranty. When I bought it, they sold me another warranty without telling me that it already had one. For no cost, they could have told me about it and transferred it to me. Instead I purchased one not as good for almost $3,000.00. Nice.
Now, they tell me that none of these things are covered under the warranty any long as it is past the 60,000 km mark. (almost...no kidding) every issue noted above is not working again.
Anybody know what recourse I can take to right all the wrongs with this crappy car?
It's also a pig on gas, about half the mileage I was told it should get.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 75000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2007 |

