Would anybody who owns or is looking into getting a Cobalt like to see how the car is actually put together at the factory?

As a owner of a Cobalt SS Supercharged, I would love to take a tour of the Lordstown Assembly Complex and see how my Cobalt is pieced together from A to Z. Only problem is the fact that I've been told that the plant doesn't offer tours anymore. However, if we can get a group of Cobalt owners together, maybe Jonel, as the webmaster of CobaltSS.net, can set something up for us to get us in the plant. Not only would we get to see how the Cobalt is built, but also see each other's Cobalts and maybe do some type of cruise. Just an idea that I'm throwing around. Post replies as to whether this would be possible, seeing how the plant is basically on the OH/PA border and would be a long haul for some Cobalt owners.

 

I tried to arrange this a few months ago but the plant was “under construction”. They told me they have not done any tours in over a year. Give them a call; maybe they are doing them again. If its open for visits, I would be glad to put something together

 

I may be down for that.

 

me too!!!!

 

i've been in several GM plants, but not the lordstown one
hopefully some day

 

Count me in also.

 

I'm right outside Pittsburgh so if it's on the PA/OH border I'm there! Keep us updated or PM me I'll be willing to help organize if we get an OK from Lordstown

 

your going to have to make it worth there while.
There not going to do it for 5-10 people.
Why not work on having some type of show there next spring/summer and incorperate the tour w/ that?
I`ll make a couple calls and see what i can can do or find out for you.

 

I've been to lordstown, it's a rather old plant but certainly a treat to any SS owner (which I am one of) given all the special treatment the SS gets

 

I'm in as well. I called a few months ago and they said no so don't get your hopes up.

 

Well I guess I am beating a dead horse here.....has anyone been on a tour here yet? I am going to be in the area and have been trying to call them, but the line has been busy for a while now. On the recording is says "for plant tours press 2" then I get the busy signal. I got in touch with security and the guy was so crazy.....he couldnt tell me anyone to get in in touch with, didnt know of any other phone numbers I could call, didnt know anyone who MIGHT know who I can talk to. I just had to say ok and hang up.

Anyone else know of a phone number I could call, I have 330-824-5000?

 

Id be up for that

 

It'd be a nice good bye USA trip for me.

 

This just in...... (insert morse code beeps here).... Finally talked to someone, I was given the # for the Human relation office, he said they were in charge of doing the tours. I will be contacting them tomorrow and see if we can get a "special interest tour" set up. Everyone keep your fingers crossed!

 

NO TOURS!!!! Only GM employees and retirees are allowed to get the tours!

 

i would rather enjoy a tour of Lordstown Assembly...

somebody pull strings...

 

I just sent GM an professionaly written email. Hopefully I can get a respoonse.

 

Well I got a response back today from my email. Notice that it list the Lordstown Plant as still manufacturing the Cavalier. I dont think these people and the people at the plant are on the same page. Either way, my quest goes on to arrange for a tour!!!



Service Request: 71-431385790
Customer Relationship Specialist: Kristy Lalonde

Dear Mr. Pendergrass,

Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center. We
appreciate you taking the time to write us in regards to your plant tour
inquiry.

General Motors would like to apologize for the delay in responding to your email
inquiry. Your email is very important to us and we regret any inconvenience
that this may have caused.

Plant tours are dependent on the plant status, for instance if the plant is
launching a new model vehicle they generally do not let the customer tour. This
is the information we have on some plant tours:

Only the following plants offer tours:
1. Lansing, MI 517-885-9676 (Grand AM, Alero, Eldorado)
2. Hamtramck, MI 313-972-6003 (DeVille,Seville)
3. Fairfax II, KS 913-573-3000 (Grand Prix & Intrigue)
4. Wentzville, MO 636-327-2501 (Savanna & Express)
5. Lordstown, OH 330-824-5016 (Cavalier)
6. Janesville, WI 608-756-7681 (Yukon)
(Reopening early 2002)
7. Linden, NJ 908-474-4873 (S10,Blazer,Sonoma)
(Only groups of at least 10, but no more
than 20, and everyone must be at least 7
years old)
8. Bowling Green, KY 270-745-8228 (Corvette)


If you should need to contact us in the future, simply reply to this message or
call our Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Customer
Relationship Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m., Eastern Time.

Again, thank you for contacting Chevrolet.


Sincerely,


Kristy Lalonde
The Chevrolet Consumer Support Team