1963 Corvette Common Issues

These Are the Common Issues for the 1963 Vette

The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1963 Corvette.  While the intent of this page is to identify the common issues pertaining to the 1963 Corvette, it is not an all-inclusive list and should be used for reference only.

1963 Corvette Mechanical Issues

HEADLIGHT MOTOR ASSEMBLY

There are two common problems that often occur with the headlight motor assembly.  First, it is not uncommon for only one of the headlight motor assemblies to open.  Second, the headlight assemblies may open in tandem, but they open very slowly, making them virtually non-functional.  The cause of these issues are varied, but often occur because of either the failure of the headlight motor drive assemblies, or the mis-alignment of the transmission mechanism that physically rotates the headlight.  In some instances, the headlight switch can also be the cause, and it is recommended that the switch be replaced in addition to other headlight motor mechanical repairs.  There are a number of after-market parts manufacturers that produce OEM spec headlight motor and transmission assemblies.