2013 GT 500 Shock Problem


Biginch Blake

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Nov 4, 2008
995
Rockville, Indiana
In November I noticed one of rear shocks leaking oil on the floor (830 Miles). Took it local dealer and he ordered a replacement. Bad winter and would not take car out to get it replaced.

Had car in trailer from Florida trip so took it to dealer to get new shock. When they put it on the rack the noticed the other shock was starting to leak. Got the new shock they received in December and when they open the box it had leaked oil out. They placed order for 2 new shocks and were back ordered 4-6 weeks.

Anyone else had a problem? Anyone else checked theirs?:eek
 

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Yikes. May be best to swap out for Konis or Bilsteins. Who makes the OEM shocks?
 

The Grey Ghost

GT Owner
Mar 13, 2009
694
Kansas City
Now I'll be checking mine this weekend.

I'll let you know.
 

RALPHIE

GT Owner
Mar 1, 2007
7,278
How about - Scott Ahlman to the rescue?
 

Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,864
Largo, Florida
Blake, do you have the Performance Package shocks?

The Performance Package shocks are Bilsteins.
 

Biginch Blake

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Nov 4, 2008
995
Rockville, Indiana
Yes, I have the track pack and performance pack with the adjustable shocks. Car is still under warranty and what ever goes on it will be at their expense.
May end up with a better shock on their nickle.
 

Specracer

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Nov 28, 2005
7,206
MA
Scott only has shocks for the GT.

How about - Scott Ahlman to the rescue?
 

AtomicGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Apr 12, 2006
3,033
Los Angeles
Haven't had a leak, 1700 miles on it in 13 months. Runs perfectly, had it on PCH at LA-Ventura Co line on Saturday.
 

GTJack

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 1, 2006
1,729
Saddlebrooke, MO
No problems here on my '14. 5200 miles since July.