Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 050310019 | 12/01/2005 | 10019576 | Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques. *tt | 03/24/2006 | |
| 050308004 | 04/01/2005 | 10017345 | Revised front and rear upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications. *tt | 11/03/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| PIC-5335-A | 12/01/2012 | 10051239 | Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or become broken. models 2004-2009 xlr; 1997-2013 corvette. *pe | 02/25/2013 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 3359 | 10013549 | Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 3132 | 10010628 | Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued. *tt | 12/02/2004 | ||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||||
| PIC-5335-A | 12/01/2012 | 10051239 | Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or become broken. models 2004-2009 xlr; 1997-2013 corvette. *pe | 02/25/2013 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 06/10/2005 | 58000 | 3 | 08/01/2003 |
| Active handling system malfunctions at highway speeds. when traveling on dry smooth highways, in a straight line, the active handling system will activate and randomly actuate individual brake calipers. when this occurs, the driver information system will flash active handling. in every case, this causes momentary, unintended changes in direction and speed of the automobile. the event does not register any codes in the obd ii. the problem can only be defeated by turning off the active handling system. the problem can be induced by making minute adjustments to the steering wheel while traveling in a straight line. this problem has been look at by the dealer several times, and they have been unable to diagnose or repair the problem. this is similar to complaint 757075. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 09/30/2001 | 4000 | 3 | 09/08/2001 |
| On three separate occasions i have had the fuel gauge read from over a halve of a tank to immediately reading nothing. when i took it to the dealer, the service department stated to me well it's not a perfect science you know and proceeded to do nothing to investigate it or repair it. i have also been having problems with the lights in the instrument panel. the mph light is blinking on and off and just the other day the light info bar went completely off and i couldn't read my computer info. i have addressed several times with the dealer about the severe front end vibration when the vehicle reaches speeds of 70mph, but the dealer won't look into it because they say they can;t drive it that fast. what! if the law allows me to go that fast, why can't they? the drives seat belt constantly locks on me not allowing me to look out my side or rear window. in the convertible you really have to stretch to see out that small window in the top, the seat belt does not allow me to and i fight to get it to release. the last thing i want to do it take my seat belt off when i'm driving! please look into these problems. thank you. *cb | |||
| 1 | 09/26/2000 | ||
| Vehicle will pull to left or right while braking. consumer must hold steering wheel tightly even at low speeds or will lose control of vehicle. *ak the tire manufacturer and the independent alignment specialists state that the problem is with the suspension. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
| 09/10/2002 | |||
| Consumer was traveling on highway and heard a rattling noise coming from left wheel upper forward control arm. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 11000 | 1 | 10/28/2000 |
| Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06. the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop. the mechanic diagnosed that the rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. the contact has the faulty part. the failure mileage 11,000. the contact has the repair invoice. *ak updated 05/04/07. *jb the consumer provided additional information glassroots motor magazine stating the vehicle is prone to axel seal failure. updated 06/29/07 *tr | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 7800 | 1 | 10/15/2000 |
| The right rear upper control arm bracket broke off the frame because the bottom 2 (of 4 total) welds were not making contact with the frame. the wheel moves freely in and out. i'm told that mine was not the only one with the weld problem, but the first one locally that has actually broken off. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 59571 | 1 | 05/21/2006 |
| While on a long distance trip from arizona to texas, a 2001 chevrolet corvette experienced a fatigue on a weld holding the rear upper suspension arm to the body of the vehicle. the resultant failure caused the car to veer out of control without warning at 70 mph. *tr | |||