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 | |
| 050310015 | 09/01/2006 | 050310015A | 10017987 | Tire rotation on vehicles with different front and rear tire/wheel sizes. *tt | 12/12/2005 |
| 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 | |||
| 12/13/2012 | 42000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the service active handling system warning light illuminated as the vehicle jerked to the left. the contact called the dealer regarding the service active handling light. the dealer suggested he bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. prior to the diagnostic test, the contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. number: 10v172000 (steering:column). the dealer advised him that the recall repair had already been performed on the vehicle. the contact did not have a diagnostic test or repairs performed to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 42,000. kmj | |||
| 12/13/2012 | 42000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the service active handling system light illuminated and the vehicle jerked to the left. the contact called the dealer regarding the service active handling light. the dealer suggested to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test. prior to the diagnostic test the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v172000 (steering:column) and called the dealer again. the dealer stated the recall hand already been remedied on the vehicle previously. the contact did not have a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 42,000. jo | |||
| 11/04/2010 | 26000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated the active handling system was taking power from the engine causing you to turn it off and on for the vehicle to run properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired a recall on the tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37)... the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v172000, component: steering: column. but this was only the clip for the steering column. the contact stated after the repairing of the clip this causes the vehicle acceleration to not respond. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated they only repaired the clip and that has nothing to do with the active handling system. the manufacturer was contacted and only inquired of what the dealer repaired and stated the dealer only repaired what the recall stated. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 26,000...mw | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Service active handling keeps coming up on my 2005 corvette. they say the wheel positioning sensor is bad and must be replaced... | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 08/02/2008 | 18000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. the contact was parked when the service active handling and the stability control warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for the failure. the technician replaced both rear wheel sensors and the steering column sensor twice. the contact stated the front wheel sensor was also replaced but he was unaware if it was the passenger side, drivers side or both. after the repairs, the failure persisted. the contact stated that the vehicle then began to abnormally jerk sideward. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE | |||
| 06/21/2005 | 2200 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt: the right rear axle snapped in half. total loss of any forward movement or acceleration. the car stopped on its on. car was taken back to dealer. the car has not been repaired yet. dealer said there were no manufacturing defects or recalls. *ak | |||