BetterMostC6

Dear Corvette Owner,

On behalf of General Motors and the Corvette Team, I am sorry you are experiencing noises with your roof panel latches. We take great pride in producing the best sports car in the world and we regret your having experienced this aggravation. A service bulletin, number 08-08-67-013 was recently released which address this concern. A new latch handle and lubrication has been introduced that will greatly reduce handle rattle. The next time you are in the dealership you might consider discussing this with your dealership service person.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through our website www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

Sincerely,

Ron Halcomb
Customer Assistance
Bowling Green Assembly Plant

ufaj26

yep

SpeedFreak81

Is this something new, or just the standard lube up the joints "fix" that starts rattling again in 3 days?

C6NRED

Sure sounds like a new latch handle........... in addition to some lube..........

108C6

the bulletin just came out last week i work at a dealer as a mechanic and ordered mine yesterday my parts guy told me they where not available yet but he put in the order any way

BetterMostC6

Will you do us a favor? When you do get them will you let us all know that they are now in the parts system? Thanks.

108C6

soon as i get mine i will let every one know

BetterMostC6

Great Thanks

mdwsr2003

is there a cost and if so how much, if not I will go and try to order mine tomorrow

Marc V.

I never had the rattle, but good to know. Thanks for the info.

Is this something for 08 and 09s only? I did not get any notice.

danl72

No.

ohmy

great info, thanks...

mdwsr2003

is there a cost for this fix(if so how much), or is it under warranty

cdavekirk

Got it too. Also recieved an E-mail from "Ron" when I submitted a question via the feedback button on the BG page.

talon90

If your car is under warranty the replacement latch handle will be covered under warranty.

Hogfoss

Got a call from my dealership said my new latchs are in. Installing them on Saturday.

JRHAWK9

yep, got the email. If this is as easy as having the dealer order new latches I'm going to do it. I just don't want to have to bring my car to the dealer and have the monkeys there do it when I can do it myself.

FIREMANMIKE

No e-mail yet (but they do have mine) and am really hoping these fix the problem!!!

mdwsr2003

I never got an email and my roof on my 07 coupe is popping like crazy. I called my local chevy dealer here in the Atlanta area (KENNESAW) and they have no info on the new latches, but they looked in the recall area, can anyone give me more info, or tell me who to contact either here locally or at GM/Chevrolet

talon90

It is not a recall, it is a TSB for the new latch design. Print this out and bring it with you to your dealership.

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Service Information
Document ID: 2182040
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#08-08-67-013A: Snap, Pop or Rattle Noise from Lift Off Roof Panel While Driving (Replace Front Lift Off Roof Panel Handles and Lube) - (Aug 25, 2008)


Subject: Snap, Pop or Rattle Noise From Lift Off Roof Panel While Driving (Replace Front Lift Off Roof Panel Handles and Lube)


Models: 2005-2009 Chevrolet Corvette

with Removable Clear Roof Panel (RPO CC3), Removable Sun Roof Panel (RPO CF7) or Dual Removable Roof Panels (RPO C2L)




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This bulletin is being revised to update the model year to include 2009. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-67-013 (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).


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Condition
Some customers may comment on a snap, pop or rattle noise coming from the lift off roof panel while driving.

Cause
This condition may be caused by the nylon roller inside the left and/or right front roof panel latching handle becoming loose and causing the roller to move on the pin, creating the noise.

Correction




Replace the left and right front lift off roof panel handles (1) and lube. Refer to Roof Lift Off Panel Front Latch Handle Replacement in SI. The updated handles have a new design ramp insert in place of the nylon roller.

Technicians are to apply GM Super LubeŽ with PTFE, P/N 12371287 (in Canada, P/N 10953437) to both sides (left and right) at the following areas:





Apply GM Super LubeŽ around the entire guide pin ball (1) on the roof panel.



Apply GM Super LubeŽ inside the "pocket" of the stainless steel track (1).
Parts Information
Order the left and right handle for each lift off roof panel.

Part Number
Description

19206591
Handle, Roof Lift Off Panel - Left

19206592
Handle, Roof Lift Off Panel - Right

12371287 (US)

10953437 (Canada)
GM Vehicle Care Super LubeŽ with PTFE


Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

B9849*
Handle, Lift Off Roof - Front - Both - Replace
0.4 hr

Add
Second Lift Off Roof Panel Handle - Front - Both - Replace
0.3 hr

Add
Apply GM Super LubeŽ
0.1 hr

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.