[clint]

I reserved an RST first edition and WT/RST nearly immediately when they became available and I chose the nearest dealer to me. Honestly I didn't know we were going to have to choose a dealer so I didn't want to waste any time.
So, I've gotten a call from them and a couple emails from them saying they don't want to hold on to the Reservation Fees and want to return the deposit.
After looking into the dealership, they charge a markup on nearly every vehicle I looked at so I'm wary of them returning the fee without some nefarious reason...

Has anyone run into this with their dealer? Thoughts?
I already told them once that I didn't need the money returned, but they are contacting me again about it. I'm worried if I let them return the deposit that will be some reason for them to demand a markup by saying technically I canceled my reservation by taking the deposit back but they will help me keep my place in line as long as I agree to pay the markup.
Should I change dealerships?
thanks

 

[Flapjacks]

Seems like that could potentially be a reservation cancellation too. I would contact the concierge line and move your reservation somewhere else.

 

[DiscoLives4ever]

I wonder if they are just trying to trick you into cancelling and thinking they will get the allocation regardless if you do. I don't know if that is how it actually works, but I could see some delaers thinking, "well reservation holders can move their truck if I try to charge markup, but if I convince them to cancel then Chevy will still send me the truck and I can sell it to whoever I want for absurd amounts"

 

[clint]

The wording in their email is also odd. It says I'm "on the list to be contacted once the Silverado becomes available"... I think I'm going to move my reservations, just seems off especially since I already know they charge markup on everything they can and I would rather support dealers that don't charge markup.
Now I just need to decide if I go with another local dealer that advertises "We never sell above MSRP", or go with one from the list (Donohoo for example is saying they will take $2500 off list price if you move your reservation to them).

 

[tsuintx]

Sounds fishy AF... I'd change the dealer, for sure.

 

[tojesky]

I suggest contacting the Chevy Concierge. They have been helpful with the Bolt situation.

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I have also heard that some Ford dealers are notifying customers that their F150 Lightning reservation has been canceled. The customer did not request that cancellation. And the dealer is now offering the vehicle at a substantial markup.

 

[Noult]

Sounds fishy AF... I'd change the dealer, for sure.

Second this comment, sound really fishy, I get the feeling they may be attempting to cancel it altogether........ I'd just go ahead and change dealer hopefully next one is going to be alright