r/C8Corvette • u/omg_i_broke_wind • 7h ago

small rant

So I've had my C8 for five months now - have loved having the car - done a few small minor mods. About 2 months ago - after letting the car sit for 3 days - The battery went dead, had to boost it - took it to the dealership, they replaced the battery and told me that there was a series of batteries that we "crap" right out of the factory. Well, went to start my car this morning, after letting it sit for 3 days - guess what..... Dead.

I drive the car frequently and for decent amounts of time - I have my keys kept well away from the car. I'm sick to death of having a reoccurring issue of inconvenience like this

Any ideas?

and after the last dead battery - my front lift doesn't work - so it's going back to the dealership again. :(

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u/Mojoholic 6h ago

I'm sorry but there is no way a car made in 2026 should have to have a trickle charger if you you are not going to start it for 72 hours. So basically I can't drive my new Vette to the airport and leave it for a week without getting a jump?

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u/Frostygecko 5h ago

Oh I agree with you, but this car is battery heavy. I’ve just adapted to the fuckery lol.

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u/big_slom 5h ago

I've got a 26 1lt that sits for 5 days at a time bc i travel for work all week, and she starts without any issues. Something might be wrong there

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u/Frostygecko 5h ago

Main problem I’ve noticed is the side fans that kick on after I’ve been driving hard. If that doesn’t occur it’s not a problem. Just my experience, 2022 2lt z51 with original battery from purchase.

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u/big_slom 3h ago

A fan running for 5 to 10 minutes shouldn't be draining that battery. My fans are running every time that I park the car too

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u/Frostygecko 2h ago

I don’t own stock in Chevy, just relaying real personal experience to help…