Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V491000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2005 to 08/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 22090 | 04/21/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/23/2009 | 12/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. if there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. if this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm safety recall no. 090230.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 12/13/2008 | 7723 | 1 | 11/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette z06. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping sound. he discovered that the entire roof panel had torn off of the vehicle. the manufacturer referred him to the dealer for further review. no repairs have been made and the vehicle currently has no roof. the failure and current mileages were 7,723. updated 01/06/09. *lj updated 01/06/09. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 18000 | ||
| There is 2 recalls on my 06 z06 which was built in 11/05. ! is the roof coming off and the other is the steering wheel posisioning sensor. i was is contact with the nhtsa campaign id number : 10v172000 on this. gm and my dealer keeps telling me my car is outa warrenty.this isn't warrenty and my car has both problems and the dealer has been told for 2 yrs about these problems | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 3550 | 1 | |
| My fiberglass roof (fixed) on my 2006 z06 flew off on the freeway going about 60 mph in the #4 (fast) lane. i had just taken it to the dealer to get if looked at and they ordered me a new one. while waiting, i had strong tape across the front so no air would get in. as i was driving today, i heard some wind noise and as i slowed down,it come off. i looked in my rear view mirror and i saw the top about 20 feet in the air and 50 yards behind me!!! i before this incident, i had to go to 2 dealers and gm themselves before i got help. it is a miracle no one was killed or injured, let alone no accidents occurred. this happened in woodland hill, ca while traveling n on the 101 freeway. on the way home, i saw what remains of the top in the s 101 fast lane!!! it went into oncoming traffic. this top had already been in for repairs by the previous own under a recall. they did the foam fix which can be seen here. http://photobucket.com/nvl_av8r. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 5675 | 1 | |
| Hi, there is a known nhtsa bulliten on 05-06 corvettes with roof delamination, well, my 2006 delaminated today but i found the problem before it flew off. i called gm and they said my vin was outside the recall by ~500 units. i think the recall needs to be expanded as my problem is exactly what nhtsa campaign 06v181000 is discussing and covering. *tr | |||
| 03/30/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 corvette z06 and there has previously been a recall on the roof panel. the roof panel has been making noises when going over bumps and turns, so i took it in to reliable chevrolet in albuquerque, nm. upon further inspection, the technician noticed one of the bolts that holds the roof in place was seized up and the hardware used to perform the roof recall was not the correct hardware for the vehicle. the service writer stated that the roof will need to be replaced, as well as all hardware and possibly the headliner, but they would not cover it since the recall was already completed. when i contacted gm, they stated that since the recall had already been performed, i will have to pay out of pocket to fix it. i contacted courtesy chevrolet in san diego, the dealership that performed the original recall work, and they did not want to accept the responsibility. i have taken pictures of the seized bolt and incorrect hardware. currently, the dealership will not give me a rental car since they are not assuming responsibility, yet they say my car is unsafe to drive as the roof may fly off. i await your prompt response as i would like this resolved immediately. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 5675 | 1 | |
| Hi, there is a known nhtsa bulliten on 05-06 corvettes with roof delamination, well, my 2006 delaminated today but i found the problem before it flew off. i called gm and they said my vin was outside the recall by ~500 units. i think the recall needs to be expanded as my problem is exactly what nhtsa campaign 06v181000 is discussing and covering. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 8000 | 2 | 12/24/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette z06. while driving 70 mph, the hardtop roof panel flew off. the dealer replaced the roof panel under warranty. while driving 55 mph, the roof panel flew off again and pushed the headliner down. the vehicle swerved into a curb and all four rims were damaged. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v181000 (structure:body:roof and pillars). the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 18,000. updated 03/04/08. *lj the rear differential was replaced. updated | |||