2005 Corvette Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, & Maintenance Schedule

2005 Corvette Recalls

Recall 04v525000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: Oct 27, 2004
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 04v525000
• Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
• Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5225

Summary

Certain Passenger Vehicles Were Produced With One Or Both Rear Brake Hydraulic Lines That Can Come In Contact With Or Be Affected By Heat From The Left Engine Exhaust Manifold And The Left Exhaust Pipe. The Brake Fluid Could Reach Elevated Temperatures And Boil.

Consequence

If The Brake Fluid Boils In A Rear Brake Line, The Effectiveness Of The Rear Brake System Would Be Reduced Which Could Result In A Brake Line Leak And Loss Of Brake Fluid. If Enough Fluid Leaks From The Rear Brake System So That Brake Pedal Application Can No Longer Build Pressure To The Rear Brakes. The Operator Of The Vehicle Will Experience Limited Braking Which Could Result In A Crash.

Remedy

Dealers Will (1) Inspect The Left Engine Exhaust Manifold Clip For Proper Alignment And Placement On The Body-mounted Stud. If Incorrect, They Will Reposition The Clip On The Brake Lines And Reinstall The Clip On The Stud; (2) The Dealer Will Verify That Both Rear Brake Lines Have The Proper Clearance To The Left Exhaust Pipe. They Will Reposition The Lines By Bending As Necessary; (3) Dealers Will Remove The Machining Tab From The Rear Differential Housing. Also, Dealers Are To Inspect The Brake Lines For Wear In These Related Areas And Repair Or Replace If There Is Any Sign Of Wear-through On The Nylon Overcoating. The Recall Began On January 18, 2005. Owners Should Contact Cadillac 1-866-982-2239 Or Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438.

Notes

General Motors Recall No. 04086. Customers Can Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 05v455000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: Oct 04, 2005
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 05v455000
• Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
• Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 123592

Summary

Certain Passenger Vehicles May Have Been Built With A Power Steering Hose That Is Not To Specification. Under Extreme Steering Maneuvers, Such As Turning The Steering Wheel Fully To The Left Or Right While Braking, The Hose May Fracture And Leak Fluid.

Consequence

If This Were To Occur, Power Steering Assist Would Be Lost And Increased Steering Effort Would Be Required. On Vehicles Equipped With Hydro-boost Power Brakes, It Could Also Result In Loss Of Power Brake Assist And Increased Braking Effort Would Be Required. If The Power Steering Fluid Spray Were To Spray Onto Hot Engine Parts, An Engine Compartment Fire Could Occur.

Remedy

Dealers Will Inspect The Power Steering Hose(S) For Two Suspect Date Codes And Replace Them If Required. The Recall Will Begin On October 14, 2005. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, Gmc At 1-866-996-9463, Buick At 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac At 1-866-982-2339, Isuzu At 1-800-255-6727, Or Hummer At 1-800-732-5493.

Notes

GM Recall No. 05086. Customers 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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall 06v181000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: May 24, 2006
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 06v181000
• Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
• Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30793

Summary

On Certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvettes Equipped With Painted Roofs, The Adhesive Between The Roof Panel And The Frame May Separate.

Consequence

If There Is A Complete Separation, The Roof Panel May Detach From The Vehicle And It Could Strike Another Vehicle And Cause Injury And Property Damage.

Remedy

Dealers Will Inspect Vehicles Free Of Charge For Potential Roof Panel-to- Frame Separation And Add The Specified Adhesive Foam Or Replace The Roof With One Having Adhesive Foam. The Recall Began On October 19, 2006. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438.

Notes

Customers May Also Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline At 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), Or Go To www.safercar.gov.

Recall 09v491000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: Dec 18, 2009
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 09v491000
• Nhtsa Action Number: N/a
• Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22090

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

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.

Remedy

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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall 10v172000

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Model Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
• Mfr’s Report Date: Apr 26, 2010
• Nhtsa Campaign Id Number: 10v172000
• Nhtsa Action Number: Ea09002
• Component: Steering:column
• Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40028

Summary

GM Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005 And 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Passenger Cars Manufactured Between March 2004 And January 2006 Equipped With A Tilt And Telescoping Steering Column (Rpo N37). In Rare Cases, Repeated Movement Of The Steering Column May Cause A Signal Interruption Within The Column. If This Occurs, The Message, “Service Active Handling System” Will Appear In The Driver Information Center, And One Or More Of The Brakes May Apply, Possibly Causing The Vehicle To Pull To The Right Or Left.

Consequence

If The Driver Does Not Respond To The Change In Vehicle Movement, A Crash Could Occur.

Remedy

GM Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About April 30, 2010. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438 And Gmc At 1-866-996-9463 Or At The Owner Center At www.gmownercenter.com.

Notes

GM’s Recall Campaign Number Is N100118. 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 www.safercar.gov.