Robbins Chevrolet - Service Center

Service nightmare - do not trust We had a really bad experience with the sservice and service manager. They replaced a transmission a month ago under warranty, but not the flywheel a We had a really bad experience with the sservice and service manager. They replaced a transmission a month ago under warranty, but not the flywheel and clutch plate. 10 days ago, the car stopped shifting altogether and began smoking. This turned out to be because the flywheel came apart. That part was covered too, but they said that we needed a starter and had to have it immediately, because the one in there was "weak"and it would ruin the new flywheel. A price was given and we agreed, asking them to save the part. When we went to pick it up, the amount was $100 over the phone estimate, with no explanation. It was taken off when my husband challenged it. I think this was a "girl tax" where they saw a female name (my niece) on the invoice and figured they could get away with it. I'll bet they do it a lot. Then, there turned out to be nothing wrong with the starter! The invoice said that the gear was worn on the starter. It was not. We had it tested--the amps were fine, not "weak." Then they said that there was a service bulletin and that was why. There is no bulletin--and if there was, it should have been covered by an extension of the warranty, like they did for water pumps. We called GM and they transferred back to them. They agreed to a refund if my husband came in with the receipt. The service manager treated my husband like he was some kind of thief, saying "are you calling me a liar" and telling him never to come back. He did not need him to come in--he just wanted a confrontation. If Robbins had a real reason for the replacement, a professional service manager should have been able to calmly explain it. He tried to start crap to cover up their fraud as far as I'm concerned. WOMEN BEWARE--I think that the female name is what made them think that they could get away with this. More

Told by the Service Director not to ever return Last week my 2012 Sonic had a problem with the flywheel and it burned up my clutch. I towed it over 50 miles to Robbins Chevrolet because they are t Last week my 2012 Sonic had a problem with the flywheel and it burned up my clutch. I towed it over 50 miles to Robbins Chevrolet because they are the closest dealer to my home. That problem was handled at no cost to me under GMs 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. So anyway, I get a call from my service advisor to inform me that my starter was "weak" and it needed to be replaced. I told him thank you and that I would fix that problem myself. I was told if I didn't replace the starter then that i would not be able to drive it, so I gave the approval to do the repair for $510.48 and for them to give me the faulty starter. When my car was ready to pick up the invoice was over $100 more than what I approved. I complained and it was immediately fixed. The invoice said that "the starter drive gear was worn" I looked at the gear and didn't see any wear. I asked the service director to show me the wear and he brought in the techician and i was told that the starter did not have enough Torque to turn the motor. If you are keeping count, that is 3 different stories. So today i called the dealership and the Service Director said he would refund my money on the repair since I was not happy. When I showed up to get my refund He told me he would give my money back and in return I am not to return to his shop again. So I won't. More

Worst dealer in Houston Went to the dealer with a mechanical issue on my vehicle, which is under warranty, and was told I needed an appointment, 20 days later!!! Not helpfull Went to the dealer with a mechanical issue on my vehicle, which is under warranty, and was told I needed an appointment, 20 days later!!! Not helpfull at all. Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land had me bring it right in and offered to give me a loaner while diagnosing my problem. More

Bad initial experience, but much better the second time The first time I dealt with the service department I had a very poor experience. The service department was very slow and lack customer service. I how The first time I dealt with the service department I had a very poor experience. The service department was very slow and lack customer service. I however had to return to the service department to have them look at the same problem. The second time I returned to the service department I had a much better experience. Everyone was pleasant and willing to help me. The provided me with a rental car at no cost and got my car in right away. Although I had an unfavorable initial experience, I can say my second experience was much better and I would return to this service department. More

Disappointed in poor service My Chevy Cobalt was recalled for 3 months. Finally when I was told to bring it in for the repair, the only thing that seemed important to the people My Chevy Cobalt was recalled for 3 months. Finally when I was told to bring it in for the repair, the only thing that seemed important to the people working in the service area was the money they got. They "lost" my car for a day and a half, never told me it was found, fixed my car a day later than promised and treated me like I had a terrible disease when I came in for my car. They merely pointed to the cashier when I entered. I do believe an apology should have been given for a phone message telling me they couldn't find my car and for not locking it over night. As a customer they lost me, not my car. I will never go to them for service again. I am sure there is another Chevy dealership I can find with a more courteous and professional staff. More

CHOOSE ANOTHER CHEVY DEALER I HAVE DEALT WITH THIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR YEARS AND THEY ARE HORRIBLE. I'VE RECEIVED POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR EVERYTHING FROM A SIMPLE OIL CHANGE I HAVE DEALT WITH THIS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR YEARS AND THEY ARE HORRIBLE. I'VE RECEIVED POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR EVERYTHING FROM A SIMPLE OIL CHANGE TO WARRANTY COVERED REPAIRS. HOWEVER, TURN OVER THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE TOO HIGH BECAUSE I'VE DEALT WITH THE SAME JERKS CONSTANTLY. BUT, IT'S ONLY FAIR THAT I MENTION THAT THE SALES DEPARTMENT IS WONDERFUL, BUT IT SUCKS TO HAVE TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR REPAIRS/SERVICE. More

I have a 2011 Suburban with 33k miles. A while back (around 10k miles), my passenger side mirror started going from the settings I had it set to, to the full out position intermittently when using the (around 10k miles), my passenger side mirror started going from the settings I had it set to, to the full out position intermittently when using the remote to unlock the doors. I took it to the dealership (Robbins Chevrolet in Houston, TX), and the service manager (Tony) saw it do it himself. They told me to switch remotes (I was using the #2 remote instead of #1, but both of the memories were set to the exact position) and they thought they solved it. It continued to be an issue sparingly, but not all the time. Now, at 33k miles, its doing back to doing it a lot. I took it back to the dealership today and they have refused to fix the problem because I have a aftermarket Alpine radio installed. When this issue was first brought up, everything was completely factory. Factory radio as well. So, this was an issue before and after a aftermarket radio has been installed. Not only has the service manager (Tony) has seen this issue himself, the service advisor (Alex) saw the mirror go to the full out position as well today when I brought it in. Chevrolet is refusing to fix this issue because there is the aftermarket radio installed, even though this issue was occurring before anything extra was put in there. Instead of fixing the problem, they're coming up with excuses and reasons as to why they won't fix it. That is the most frustrating part, I have had this issue before anything was in there, and they refuse to fix it. I have taken it up the ladder to GM's tier 2 for customer satisfaction and they continue to refuse to fix the problem. I will begin to fill out a BBB complaint on GM and Robbins Chevrolet. I write this to caution any prospective buyers out there that Chevrolet will do anything it can to get away from honoring their warranty. I am in the market for a new truck, but this has steered me far away from buying another GM product. More

Totally wasted my time. Made a simple reprogramming a bad experience. Completed work without my permission. Did not listen or review car records. Totally displeased. experience. Completed work without my permission. Did not listen or review car records. Totally displeased. More