# 2015 Chevrolet Corvette - Common problems **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet\ **Created:** [May 6, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884 "2019-05-06T16:18:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bowman06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/1 "2019-05-06T16:18:08Z")
I experienced the “fluttering” noise. GM dealer discovered the belt tensioner had sprung a leak and required replacement. Seems to be a common issue. Have any other owners seen this? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/2 "2019-05-06T16:35:44Z")
You might find a few Corvette owners here. With a model-specific problem like this, I’d also check out the Corvette forums. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/3 "2019-05-06T17:19:54Z")
> [@Bowman06](#): > > I experienced the “fluttering” noise. GM dealer discovered the belt tensioner had sprung a leak and required replacement. Seems to be a common issue. Have any other owners seen this? Apparently it is common enough that GM issued a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin), dated July 16, 2018, for GM repair technicians to help diagnose/remedy a “rattle” or “flutter” noise, heard as a “tick” noise from the driver’s seat, involving 2014-2018 Corvettes. Not tensioner… The bulletin states that **replacing the tensioner won’t solve the issue**. The problem is caused by either the supercharger (LT4) or accessory (serpentine) belt (LT1) jumping and making noise. …Belt it To correct the problem on a supercharged Vette a _Gates green_ belt part number _K080852HD_ needs to be installed. On the Vettes without superchargers (only accessory drive belt), a _Gates_ (_no green one available_) belt, part number _DK060650_ is the fix. Hopefully, your car got the Gates belt, too, and that the leaking tensioner was a separate concern. _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![Bowman06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/4 "2019-05-06T17:27:36Z")
Still waiting for them to complete the repair. They showed me the belt tensioner and it was leaking oil. I don’t have the supercharged engine, so fingers crossed. I’ll check back after I’ve driven the car for a bit. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/5 "2019-05-06T17:34:59Z")
> [@Bowman06](#): > > Still waiting for them to complete the repair. They showed me the belt tensioner and it was leaking oil. I don’t have the supercharged engine, so fingers crossed. I’ll check back after I’ve driven the car for a bit. Chances are they’re familiar with the TSB I referenced and if you didn’t already have the _Gates_ belt, they’ve put one on it. Besides, there’s a possibility the belt was contaminated with oil, anyhow. I would make sure that the _Gates_ belt (not GM part) mentioned in the GM TSB is/was installed. _ **CSA** _ 🌴🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![Bowman06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/6 "2019-05-06T17:55:47Z")
Will do, thank you very much for the input. I started a complaint with GM, so I’ll report back as to whether or not they are going to be willing to participate in this repair. ---
**Author:** ![Bowman06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/7 "2019-05-06T19:49:18Z")
Okay, verdict is in. I drove the car a little over 20 miles and the noise is gone! One other situation that may be related is squeak that I’ve heard since the car was new. It’s a quick squeak that I here when pulling away from a traffic light, or if I’ve been coasting with the car at idle and then accelerate. I also hear it sometimes when shutting the car off. Beginning to wonder if it’s the belt now. ---
**Author:** ![Bowman06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f04885/32.png) [@Bowman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bowman06)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-corvette-common-problems/139884/8 "2019-05-06T20:03:05Z")
I did go ahead and ordered the gates belt. $38 total from Rockauto including shipping and tax.