Complaint Statistics
94 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 38 |
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| WHEELS | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
Incident date: May 1, 2026
Just recently I noticed that the leather on my dashboard has started to become unglued. My concern is 1) this is a defect that is common to not only C6 corvette modes (mine) but to C7 (google it on the internet) and some C8 models (information from Service Manager at Tasca Corvette in Wheeling, Il
... linois when he inspected my vehicle yesterday), 2) since there is an airbag in this location what affect will the loose dashboard leather have on the deployment of the airbag(s) thus becoming a safety issue.Read more
Incident date: May 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was unexpectedly engaged causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in ongoing traffic with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that th
... e front brake sensors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and multiple cases were opened. The contact expressed concern that the vehicle was hazardous to operate and that the failure could lead to a catastrophic crash. The contact also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the contact and the contact’s child inside. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.Read more
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X1. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for maintenance, the contact was informed that the water pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that prior to the visit, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, t
... he cause of the failure was not found. The failure persisted. On a separate occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door failed to open as intended from the outside, and the front passenger's side door only opened from the inside of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the front passenger’s side rear window failed to function as intended. There was an abnormal sound while rolling up the window, and the window failed to roll up. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that prior to the other failures, the sliding cover on the sunroof failed to function as intended. The sliding cover was stuck, and the contact was unable to move the sliding cover. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). However, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. Most recently, when the vehicle was restarted, the message "Passenger Restraint System Malfunction" was displayed. The contact used a personal scanner to clear the message. The vehicle was not repaired after the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.Read more
Incident date: May 30, 2025
coolant temp gauge stuck on cold, AC quits blowing cold air, reads the thermostat code when check engine light comes on. Was told my car needs a new thermostat and a coolant temp sensor. This has proven to be a common issue among Blazers. there is no rhyme or reason when this happens and will fix i
... tself after a while, but then happens again.Read more
Incident date: Nov 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the parking brake engaged independently, and the vehicle came to a stop on the highway. The contact shifted into park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle
... failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the parking brake and the driver’s side rear caliper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.Read more
Incident date: Nov 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Acura MDX. The contact stated that at an idle stop, he allowed another vehicle to complete a turn. As the contact depressed the accelerator pedal to make a left turn, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop which caused the vehicle to be rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags
... did not deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to drive away from the scene of the accident. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The contact's vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) but had yet to be serviced. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,031.Read more
Crash
Incident date: Apr 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1
... 05,535.Read more
Incident date: Apr 24, 2024
Vehicle begins to chug like it’s going to stop. Then goes back to driving normal
Incident date: Apr 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that coolant needed to added daily due to the message indicating that the engine was overheating. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle with a friend, it was concluded that there was an internal leak and that the engine might hav
... e experienced damages to the cylinders. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,950.Read more
Incident date: Dec 15, 2023
Januarg 18, 2024 Car warning revgarding a parking sensor fault, car was able to drive Not alsafe to have a parking sensor fault
Incident date: Nov 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that on three occasions while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear-view sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicl
... e was repaired. On another occasion, while at a car wash the rear hatch opened inadvertently. On another occasion, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the Emergency Automatic Braking Display light was illuminated, and the vehicle slowed down inadvertently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.Read more
Incident date: Jan 3, 2023
I was driving the car when I suddenly smelled coolant. No warning lights came on and the temperature gauge was in the normal range when I first smelled coolant. Then, steam began to come through my vents. This is when the temperature gauge began to rise. I drove the car to get it to a safe place be
... fore shutting it off. I had it towed to a service center to get the problems diagnosed. The service center told me the engine and cooling system would need to be replaced. I can provide the diagnostic assessment. This could have been extremely dangerous if the problem occurred on the highway, as I fear the engine could have caught fire. I was blessed that this happened on a city street. There was a very sudden loss of coolant, and the inspection revealed metal shavings in the oil. I have had this vehicle regularly maintained and checked the oil myself to keep it at the proper level. None of my prior service visits noted any presence of metal in the oil.Read more
Incident date: Feb 14, 2023
The car has an abs light on and the word BRAKE in red on the dashboard it can't excel or brake and if it does it's jolting then stops
Incident date: Nov 28, 2022
No incident yet. Although at 68,567 miles, it should not need J0780 Timing Cover Gasket replacement costing approximately $1847. Powertrain warranty was 5 year 65,000 miles. I purchased in April 2017, so April 2022 was 5 years. Unbelievable.
Incident date: Jun 20, 2022
In September 2020 I was on the expressway when my engine failed, I was able to get into the emergency lane after almost causing an accident, after inspecting the car it was concluded that the engine was no longer viable with no explanation of why the engine failed. So I replaced the engine and the c
... ar was still not drivable. In March 2022 I was able to get it started when I tried to drive the car the transmission was slipping, the “ transmission malfunction service now” warning came on, and the RPM gauge on the dash was not reading properly. I ran a code after the transmission warning came on, and the code said P0001, I called the Ford dealership to get it serviced when I was told that there was an unknown recall but the part was on back order for a year, so my car wouldn’t be fixed until the order came in, I searched my Vin number and had a recall for a fuel tank deformation, I also learned that there was a lawsuit against Ford for their 2012 Ford focus transmissions, which could explain the engine failure and the transmission problems.Read more
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
My car with only 17,000 is generating a very strong gas smell, which completely fills my garage. I've read old notices that preferred to this problem and saw there was many reports in the past from your organization about this problem, that now have all been pulled. As any Corvette forms on line ref
... lects, as it is a continuous problem. I now am keeping mine outside, because of the strong odor. There isn't a gas leak per a Chevrolet dealer and I can't afford the $1,000 in additional labor, their estimate to attempt to figure out. Please assist us (the thousands of other owners effecting 2007 -in 2013). Please help thank you very much on advance, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Read more
Incident date: Oct 2, 2022
The vehicle fills my garage with strong gasoline vapors when enclosed. I have to leave it parked outside to clear the odor from my garage. There is a leak somewhere. I have been informed and subsequently read that it is a known problem by GM Chevrolet Corp. I cannot locate an issued recall for this
... widely known problem with C6 CorvettesRead more
Incident date: Aug 12, 2022
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever. Only inspection would be repair invoice. Shifter would not move. Then it finally moved but would only stop at Drive Location and Neutral Location. Would not go back to the Park position. The problem was confirmed and repaired at an independent service center. Prob
... lem components inspected and replaced by an independent service center. There were no warnings . Luckly the problem first appeared while car was parked in my garageRead more
Incident date: Aug 21, 2022
Airbag light in the dashboard goes on and off intermittently. There is a lot of talk on the corvette forum of other people having the same issue. I'm concerned the airbag won't work if it's needed.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Service active handling and service traction control.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Service active handling and service traction control.
Incident date: Mar 12, 2022
I have just recently purchased this 2013 Corvette grand sport. I'm come out into my garage this morning March 12th 2022 and there is a trail of fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the car. Doing a quick online search I have found that this is a common problem on these cars . There is there i
... s a plastic fitting on top of the fuel pump or the fuel tank itself is commonly known to develop a crack. This is an exceptionally dangerous situation as the fuel tank is very close to the hot exhaust when driving. Please advise as to any recourse I may have with GM or any Chevrolet dealership . This is a 2013 corvette with only 46000 miles.Read more
Incident date: Oct 13, 2021
.The internet (Youtube and Corvette Forum) is full of horror stories about the engine valves breaking and dropping into the engine causing a catastrophic engine failure without warning. I was paranoid about driving the car for fear of an engine failure and averting an accident. After reading a pleth
... ora of horror stories about numerous LS7, 427 engine failures I felt anxious about driving my car and wanted to fix my engine ASAP and not a moment to soon!!!! I took my car to a shop to determine the condition of the valves and one intake had extensive play in the valve guide - .012" wobble from side to side vs a factory spec of .003". They didn’t check the other head but assuming the worse. I just have my heads refurbed at with only 6k miles on my vehicle. This resulted in me spending $5,350 dollar to remedy the defect before the engine failed and potentially causing an accident. ........this problem seems to be a manufactory defect potentially common to all 427/LS7s built between 2006 and 2013!!!!!Read more
Incident date: Sep 11, 2021
Car has a constant smell of gasoline coming from it, appears to be leaking from the top of the fuel tank located on the drivers side of the vehicle, then it runs down and fills the fuel tank mounting bracket, could possibly leak onto exhaust pipe causing fire underneath the vehicle.
Incident date: Sep 27, 2021
1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles.
... Don't think this is safe. Will need it checked out ASAP at dealer.Read more
Incident date: Sep 27, 2021
1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles.
... Don't think this is safe. Will need it checked out ASAP at dealer.Read more
Incident date: Aug 25, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a TSB from the Manufacturer under Special Coverage Adjustment: 15682 (Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The contact stated while refueling from the above half tank of fuel, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and out
... side the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be inspected however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed to continue refueling the vehicle until the dealer was able to lift the vehicle and check for leaks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,290.Read more
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
car only has 31,000 miles on it and it's leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. will need fuel pump replaced. not a safe thing to have cheap parks, spilling gas over the exhaust pipes. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO ME! anti lock brake system is also giving issues for a couple years now, noted by previ
... ous owner. This car only has 31,000 miles!Read more
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
car only has 31,000 miles on it and it's leaking gas from the top of the gas tank. will need fuel pump replaced. not a safe thing to have cheap parks, spilling gas over the exhaust pipes. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO ME! anti lock brake system is also giving issues for a couple years now, noted by previ
... ous owner. This car only has 31,000 miles!Read more
Incident date: May 31, 2021
DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK LEAKING/STRONG GASOLINE VAPORS INSIDE CABIN
Incident date: May 1, 2018
Very strong gas smell when tank is more than half full.
Incident date: Jan 5, 2021
GAS SMELL COMING FROM CAR
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
THREE WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE 2 ORIGINAL 20 INCH REAR WHEELS INSTALLED BY GENERAL MOTORS CRACKED, LEAKED AIR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NOW ONE OF THOSE REPLACEMENT WHEELS HAS CRACKED, LEAKS AIR AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. IN ALL CASES THERE HAVE BEEN NO EVENTS CONCURRENT WITH TH
... E WHEELS LOSING AIR.Read more
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
FUEL SMELL IF TANKS FILLED PAST HALF FULL
Incident date: Jan 6, 2021
FUEL SMELL EMITS FROM VEHICLE. MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN APPROACHED WHILE PARKED... AND FROM INSIDE WHILE DRIVING.
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
EVERY TIME I FUEL UP I GET A STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND WHEN I OPEN MY TRUNK.
Incident date: Sep 22, 2020
RAW FUEL SMELL ESPECIALLY AFTER FILL-UP, STRONGEST ON LEFT SIDE NEAR REAR WHEEL AREA. CANNOT PARK VEHICLE IN GARAGE. STRONGEST OUTSIDE BUT SLIGHT ODOR INSIDE ALSO.
Incident date: Sep 18, 2020
TWICE THIS MONTH I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AND BOTH TIMES I CAN SMELL THE GAS FUMES IN MY CAR AND WHEN PARKED IN GARAGE, IT SMELLS REALLY BAD OF GAS FUMES.
Incident date: Sep 16, 2020
THE CAR SMELL LIKE GAS WHEN PARKED IN THE GARAGE.
Incident date: Aug 22, 2020
WHEN THE CAR IS HALF FULL OR OVER WITH GAS WHETHER PARKED INSIDE OR OUT, THERE MUST BE LEAKING BECAUSE THE FUEL SMELL IN GARAGE IS EXTREMELY STRONG AND WORRIED ABOUT A FIRE. THE SMELL IS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FORWARD WHEEL WELL. EVEN OUTSIDE IT SMELL SUPER STRONG! PLEASE ADVISE, VERY CONCERNE
... D..Read more
Incident date: Jul 15, 2013
I EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING MY NEARLY NEW VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS SOME KIND OF FAILURE DEALING WITH THE VALVES INSIDE OF THE ENGINE WH
... ICH CAUSED METAL FRAGMENTS TO BE PRESENT IN THE OIL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. I WAS SHOWN A CONTAINER WHICH HELD SOME OF THE OIL INSIDE MY ENGINE AND YOU COULD CLEARLY SEE METAL PARTICLES. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE.Read more
Incident date: Dec 24, 2019
IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FROM THE OUTSIDE OF MY CAR. NOW THAT SMELL IS OCCURRING INSIDE THE CAR ALSO EVERTIME I FILL THE TANK. I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL DATABASES ON LINE TO SEE IF OTHER CARS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND IT HAS BEEN REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES.IT I
... S BECOMING STRONGER NOW THAN BEFORE, HOWEVER I CANNOT DETECT A LEAK UNDER THE CAR. I WILL BE CONTACTING A DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT IS NOT THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN ANOTHER STATE. THE PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN REPORTED WITH OTHER VEHICLES LIKE THIS MAKE AND MODEL IS A SMALL LEAK AT THE VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK DUE TO A BROKEN OR CRACKED CONNECTOR OF SOME SORT.Read more
Incident date: Nov 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE "REAR TIRE LOW" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE-WAY CHEVROLET (4501 WIBLE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, (661) 384-7578) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL
... HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.Read more
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
CAR SMELLS LIKE THERE IS A GAS LEAK. CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. DEALER STATES NO RECALLS!
Incident date: Oct 10, 2019
I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY GARAGE AND IT WAS ALSO INSIDE THE CAR. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A SPECIAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM GM, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 2007 - 2013 CORVETTE: SERVICE BULLETIN: 15682 PRIMARY TANK MODULE FLANGE FUEL AND VAPOR LEAKS SPECIAL
... COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT 15682 PRIMARY TANK MODULE FLANGE FUEL AND VAPOR LEAKS REFERENCE NUMBER: N150682 RELEASE DATE: JULY 2016 CONDITION SOME 2007 TO 2009 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC XLR AND 2007 TO 2013 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE A FUEL ODOR IS DETECTED, FUEL DROPLETS APPEAR BELOW THE LEFT-HAND FUEL TANK WITH FUEL GAUGE LEVEL ABOVE 1/2, OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES DUE TO A LEAK PATH IN THE LEFT-HAND FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE COVERS THE CONDITION DESCRIBED ABOVE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES (193,000 KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PLACED IN SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP. FOR VEHICLES COVERED BY VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACTS, ALL ELIGIBLE CLAIMS WITH REPAIR ORDERS ON OR AFTER JULY 25, 2016, ARE COVERED BY THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE AND MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE LABOR OPERATION CODES PROVIDED WITH THIS BULLETIN. CLAIMS WITH REPAIR ORDERS PRIOR TO JULY 25, 2016, MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SERVICE CONTRACT PROVIDER. CORRECTION DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE LEFT HAND FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE. THE REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER." I LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE DEALER THIS MORNING AND THIS AFTERNOON WAS TOLD THAT THEY DON'T SMELL ANYTHING. THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN A CORVETTE FORUM. HTTPS://WWW.CORVETTEFORUM.COM/FORUMS/C6-CORVETTE-GENERAL-DISCUSSION/3563123-DANGER-FUEL-LEAKS-SAFETY-RECALL.HTMLRead more
Incident date: Sep 2, 2019
WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY OF 2018 FROM ARIZONA SPECIALTY MOTORS WITH APPROXIMATELY 14,500 MILES. WE USED THE CAR AS A 3RD VEHICLE/RECREATIONAL DRIVER SINCE PURCHASE. ON MONDAY, 09/02/19 WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM MT. LEMMON, AZ AND THE CAR QUIT RUNNING AT APPROXIMATELY 18,500 MILES HALFWAY DOWN
... THE MOUNTAIN ON OUR RETURN. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS A PULLOUT WHERE WE WERE ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP ALTHOUGH WE HAD NO POWER, OTHERWISE WE COULD HAVE DRIVEN OR PUSHED OVER THE CLIFF. WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED BACK AND TOOK IT TO WATSON CHEVROLET IN TUCSON, AZ. ON WEDNESDAY, 09/04/19 WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE VALVE DROPPED IN CYLINDER #2 WHICH RESULTED IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING AT WATSON CHEVROLET WITH A COMPLETELY FAILED MOTOR AND HAVE BEEN PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED $20,000 IN REPAIRS. GM POSTED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN 2011 CLAIMING THIS ISSUE WAS FIXED; HOWEVER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS ONLINE THAT IT IS STILL OCCURRING AND NOW WE ARE ALSO A VICTIM.Read more
Incident date: Sep 9, 2019
GAS LEAKING FROM LEFT SIDE OF CAR
Incident date: Jul 31, 2019
MAGNETIC SHOCKS ARE LEAKING AT ONLY 24,000 MILES. DEALER SAYS THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED OUT OF WARRANTY AT OVER $400 PER SHOCK.
Incident date: Jul 31, 2019
MAGNETIC SHOCKS ARE LEAKING AT ONLY 24,000 MILES. DEALER SAYS THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED OUT OF WARRANTY AT OVER $400 PER SHOCK.
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AFTER FILLING GAS TANK FULL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0442 ON CAR COMPUTER. NO GAS ODOR WHEN FILLING TANK ONLY ONE-HALF FULL.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
1,888 manufacturer communications from 1120 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 316 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 220 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 147 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 116 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 90 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 86 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 72 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 66 |
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
160000 STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a kit to the filter (24236517) and seal (24225347) being sold indi
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
200000 WHEELS
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
100000 POWER TRAIN
this service bulletin advises the technician to replace the transmission and not overhaul it to correct a customer concern of Manual Transmission Pops/Jumps Out of Third Gear After Shifting and During Acceleration.
190000 TIRES
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
200000 WHEELS
This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
100000 POWER TRAIN
this service bulletin advises the technician to replace the transmission and not overhaul it to correct a customer concern of Manual Transmission Pops/Jumps Out of Third Gear After Shifting and During Acceleration.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressive
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressive
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information to address a tire chatter noise during low speed tight turn conditions (i.e. parking lot, driveway, etc.) primarily during cooler ambient temperatures.
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information to address a tire chatter noise during low speed tight turn conditions (i.e. parking lot, driveway, etc.) primarily during cooler ambient temperatures.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor operation 0600014.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on accessory all-weather floor liners and flat mats warped or misshapen.
150000 SEAT BELTS
This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to sen
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin describes the U.S. Dealer Special Tool Loan Program process.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA, Closed
, Model Year: 2005
Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
On May 14, 2014, General Motors (GM) submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA Safety Recall 14V-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.GM will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.GM also announ
... ced a customer satisfaction bulletin to address this issue on model year (MY) 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes.Both programs will be conducted free of charge.According to GM, when the engine heats up and cools down (from normal use), the plastic material in the UBEC housing expands at a different rate than an electrical conductor routed within it.The difference in expansion rates results in bending of the conductor, a control circuit for the low beam headlights.After multiple thermal cycles, often taking several years of use, the conductor fractures resulting in an open circuit.When this occurs the low-beam headlights will not illuminate.After the engine is turned off and the UBEC cools, the conductor may temporarily reconnect and restore low-beam function, although subsequent failures will occur.This condition does not affect high-beam headlights, marker lamps, turn signals or fog lamps.Simultaneous loss of low-beam headlights could reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The ODI report counts noted above, involving the loss of low beam headlights, represents those received at the time of GM's recall filing; however NHTSA has since received additional complaints.GM submitted similar complaints in response to the agency's information request.Among the complaints reported to NHTSA, five alleged minor crashes in which the vehicle ran off the road or into roadside objects due to the sudden loss of headlights.Two of these complaints alleged minor injuries and three alleged property damage.Several other reports to NHTSA alleged close calls due to the loss of lighting.GM states that it has received no reports of crashes, injuries or fatalities as a result of this condition. GM's recall action appears to adequately address the safety risks in the subject vehicles of concern to ODI.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.In addition to recalling the subject vehicles, GM is covering MY 2008-2013 Corvettes, which contain essentially the same UBEC, under a customer satisfaction campaign.ODI notes that these vehicles exhibit a lower likelihood of failure due to their comparatively shorter service life. The VOQs cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10400308, 10415603, 10415867, 10416531, 10421639, 10424391, 10424543, 10445971, 10451733, 10454919, 10460674, 10460750, 10463546, 10466342, 10466857, 10468128, 10469057, 10470616, 10471595, 10474350, 10474368, 10475257, 10486597, 10491670, 10496592, 10496788, 10498100, 10502059, 10505606, 10508507, 10510052, 10511467, 10511517, 10511576, 10511696, 10511699, 10511789, 10511837, 10511994, 10512072, 10512093, 10512154, 10512292, 10512341, 10512856, 10513422, 10514576, 10514802, 10514978, 10515162, 10515311, 10515821, 10519426, 10519879, 10520155, 10521036, 10521585, 10522260, 10523059, 10523064, 10523190, 10525646, 10531602, 10531631, 10532221, 10532439, 10533227, 10533251, 10533339, 10536835, 10537561, 10537612, 10538184, 10541749, 10542468, 10542540, 10542576, 10542708, 10542726, 10543187, 10543970, 10544083, 10544810, 10545441, 10545516, 10547343, 10547561, 10547600, 10548492, 10548588, 10548687, 10548982, 10549272, 10549487, 10550079, 10550260, 10551233, 10551867, 10551926, 10551978, 10552019, 10553258, 10554456, 10554573, 10556002, 10556433, 10556844, 10556984, 1Read more
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 2005
Loss of Low Beam Headlights
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning. The low beam headlights remained inoperative for the re
... mainder of the drive cycle, however no other lighting is affected.General Motors (GM) provided information in response to ODI's information request letter explaining that the loss of headlights is caused by a fractured low beam circuit wire in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC), a device that is similar to a fuse box. The UBEC is located in a high heat area near the engine, and the low beam circuit wire routing within the UBEC makes it susceptible to cyclical stress caused by thermal expansion.The investigation covers model years 2005-2007 Corvettes however ODI also has received four VOQs alleging the same condition in model year 2008 Corvettes. ODI is upgrading the investigation to an Engineering Analysis to further examine the consequences, frequency and scope of this problem. The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers.For MY 2005-2007: 10400308, 10415603, 10415867, 10416531, 10421639, 10424391, 10424543, 10445971, 10451733, 10454919, 10460674, 10460750, 10463546, 10466342, 10466857, 10468128, 10469057, 10470616, 10471595, 10474350, 10474368, 10475257, 10486597, 10491670, 10496592, 10496788, 10498100, 10502059, 10505606, 10508507, 10510052, 10511467, 10511517, 10511576, 10511696, 10511699, 10511789, 10511837, 10511994, 10512072, 10512093, 10512154, 10512292, 10512341, 10513422, 10514802, 10514978, 10515162, 10515311, 10515821, 10519426, 10519879, 10520155, 10521036, 10521585, 10522260, 10523064, 10523190, 10525646, 10531602, 10531631, 10532439, 10533227, 10533251, 10533339For MY 2008: 10512856, 10514576, 10523059, 10532221Read more
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 2004
Fuel Tank Leak
In its June 30, 2010 response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors (GM) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.The root causes are attributed to errors in con
... nector material processing, variations in the welding process, and high stresses placed on the driver's side connector during vehicle use.GM also identified the scope of the subject vehicles involved to be those produced from approximately October 22, 2003 through March 19, 2004.GM does not believe the cracks represent an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety based on factors that include; low rate of fuel leaking to the ground, detectable fuel odor, the cracks are at the top of the tank, leaks are detectable during refueling, small quantities of fuel that leaks out, and no associated property damage or personal injury claims.On August 13, 2010, GM issued a Special Coverage Adjustment to remedy fuel tank quick connector leaks and extend the warranty for this issue to 10 years or 100,000 miles in certain 2004 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XLR vehicles.Vehicle owners will be notified by mail of the adjustment and will also be entitled to reimbursement for previously paid repairs covered under the adjustment.(See file for, SERVICE BULLETIN 10150: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK QUICK CONNECTOR LEAK).The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Read more
EA, Closed
, Model Year: 2005
Electronic Stability Control
On April 26, 2010, at NHTSA's request following this investigation, General Motors submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA to correct a defect associated with the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system in approximately 40,000 Model Year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (NHTSA Re
... call No. 10V-172).According to the report, these vehicles may have a problem with the Steering Wheel Position Sensor (SWPS) connector created by a fretting condition in the connector (small movement of the pins back and forth creating a residue build up) which could change the electrical resistance and corrupt the information signal to the VSC computer.The VSC system uses the information from the SWPS to calculate the driver's intended vehicle direction; this information is cross referenced to sensors that tell the system which direction the vehicle is actually going and the system will, if it determines a variance indicating the vehicle is in a over-steer or under-steer condition, reduce throttle control and apply braking to make a correction in vehicle direction towards what the system believes is the driver's intended path.GM dealers will inspect the SWPS connector of recalled vehicles and, if necessary, install a terminal position assurance clip to the connector.GM has advised NHTSA that its position is that the inappropriate activations of the VSC system do not present an unreasonable risk to safety because GM believes that the activations are low in occurrence, a rare set of conditions would need to be present, the driver has the ability to maintain direction control if the alleged condition were to occur, and that there are no reports of injuries.NHTSA does not agree.Based on interviews with complainants and testing performed at the NHTSA Vehicle Research and Testing Center in East Liberty, Ohio, ODI believes that the majority of the unwarranted activations of the VSC system occur when turning, in such scenarios as travelling highway entrance or exit ramps or in street traffic conditions.Complainants report the effect produced by the malfunction of the VSC system is sudden unexpected braking and in some cases a sudden unexpected change in vehicle direction which some complainants indicate was sufficient to cause a movement into an adjoining lane of traffic or in some cases into curbing or stationary objects.During the VSC event the brake lights of the Corvette are not illuminated, depriving trailing traffic from indication that braking is occurring and some complainants indicate the braking effect can be severe and last up to 10 seconds in length.Based on available information ODI counts four crashes due to a malfunction of the VSC system; GM is counting one crash due to the problem.In these circumstances NHTSA believes the defect presents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety, and so advised GM when requesting this recall.This investigation is closed based on GM's recall.Read more
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 2005
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-056 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES.SOME REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND SOME REPORTS TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM)
... CONTAINED IN GM'S RESPONSE TO PE08-056 ALLEGE THAT THE ESC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A SUDDEN AND INAPPROPRIATE BRAKING ACTION WITHOUT ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE LEFT OR RIGHT UNEXPECTEDLY. GM ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IN JANUARY 2006, LATER REVISED IN OCTOBER 2007 (BULLETIN NO. 06-02-35-002B) CONCERNING ESC PROBLEMS IN MY 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES WITH THE TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL OPTION.THE BULLETIN WAS INTENDED TO CORRECT A FRETTING CORROSION PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR C202. AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN OPENED (EA09-002) TO CONTINUE TO ASSES THE SCOPE, FREQUENCY, AND SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT.Read more
EA, Closed
, Model Year: 1997
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN
... LOCKUP ON CORVETTE VEHICLES.AS A RESULT, PE02-054 WAS OPENED AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA02-031 FOR MY 1997-2001 SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN VEHICLES SERVICED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS, FAILURES IN MY 1997-2003 SUBJECT VEHICLES NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGNS.(NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER FAILURE DATA ABOVE IS LIMITED TO MY 1997-2003 VEHICLES THROUGH 10/17/2003.)ON FEBRUARY 6, 2004, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 1997-2004 CORVETTE VEHCLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND MY 1997-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.THE NOTIFICATION STATED THAT IF THE VOLTAGE AT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN THE FUEL SUPPLY WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO UNLOCK AND THE CUSTOMER TRIED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IS LOW OR INTERRUPTED, THE FUEL SHUT OFF MAY NOT OCCUR.AS A RESULT, THE CUSTOMER COULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOCKED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.GM WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE PCM REPROGRAMMED FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES AND THE ELECTRIC COLUMN LOCK DISABLED FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES.ODI WILL MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REMEDY IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.Read more
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1997
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY.
EA, Closed
, Model Year: 1997
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
ODI OPENED THIS EA00-009 ON MARCH 16, 2000, TO CONTINUE ANALYSES BEGUN UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE99-076.THE ALLEGED DEFECT: LAP BELT WEBBING IN BOTH SEATING POSITIONS TENDS TO FOLD OVER WHILE ENTERING THE RETRACTOR OPENING.THESE FOLDS FREQUENTLY IMPEDE PROPER WEBBING RETRACTION.IF THE RETRACTOR
... HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY TOGGLED INTO AUTOMATIC LOCK RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE BY BEING EXTENDED TO ITS FULL LENGTH, IT MAY FAIL TO RESET ITSELF TO THE NORMAL EMERGENCY LOCK RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE.SUCH A CONDITION HAS BEEN SHOWN TO RENDER THE ACTIVE RESTRAINT UNUSABLE.CONCLUSION: GM WILL REMEDY THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN 71,569 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO AUGUST 1999 BY ADDING WEBBING GUIDE INSERTS TO THE LAP RETRACTOR OPENINGS OF BOTH SEATING POSITIONS TO PREVENT THE ADMISSION OF FOLDED WEBBING ONTO THE RETRACTOR SPOOL.THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN CLOSED.Read more
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1997
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1998
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP, Closed
, Model Year: 1984
BRAKE PULL
THE PETITIONS STATED THAT:WE REPRESENT THE OWNER OF A 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHICH, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, SUDDENTLY, VIOLENTLY, AND UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS TO THE LEFT.THIS IS A INTERMITTENT DEFECT WHICH DOES NOT OCCUR WITH AN REGULARITY.
SQ, Closed
, Model Year: 1994
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING
THIS CONDITION POSES NO SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCE IF THE IDENTIFIED WIRING HARNESS WERE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST SHIELD.ONLY ONE MONTH OF PRODUCTION WAS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.THE SUBJECT WIRING HARNESS CONTAINS THE GROUND WIRES FOR THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR, O2 SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR, AND T
... HE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.ALL SENSORS INVOLVED OPERATE AT A VERY LOW VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1 V).THE ONLY REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECT IF THE HARNESS WERE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUSE SHIELD, WOULD BE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ERRATIC DASH GAUGE MOVEMENT.THIS SQ IS CLOSED.Read more
DP, Closed
, Model Year: 1990
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1992
INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA, Closed
, Model Year: 1985
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1986
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1990
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1990
UNDER DASH FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE, Closed
, Model Year: 1984
TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE
There is no summary currently available