* * * * GM Recall does include C6s (MERGED) * * * *
05-15-2014, 09:44 AM
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* * * * GM Recall does include C6s (MERGED) * * * *
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-rec...132211510.html
http://syracusecorvetteclub.tripod.com/id168.html
http://wemakeitsafer.com/vehicle-rec...Recall-1988598
The second and third link explains the recall.
http://syracusecorvetteclub.tripod.com/id168.html
http://wemakeitsafer.com/vehicle-rec...Recall-1988598
The second and third link explains the recall.
Last edited by Boomer111; 05-15-2014 at 09:54 AM.
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03-12-2017, 09:34 PM
Le Mans Master
Looks like this thread has ended.
On a good note I did get to register my 08, after complying with the emission recall notice, so called.
No more bolt ons, which I do miss, but then no registration worries either which is better.
Now what to do about Trump?
Always something to worry about that needs fixing.
On a good note I did get to register my 08, after complying with the emission recall notice, so called.
No more bolt ons, which I do miss, but then no registration worries either which is better.
Now what to do about Trump?
Always something to worry about that needs fixing.
Not a darn thing to do about President Trump...just let him do his job!
MAGA
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Gej2011 (04-24-2018)
05-15-2014, 09:55 AM
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Here are more details:
http://www.gm.com/article.content_pa...e-recalls.html
Steven
Originally Posted by GM Press Release
The second safety recall covers 111,889 Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005-2007 model years for potential loss of low-beam headlamp operation Models from 2008-2013 will be covered under a Customer Satisfaction Program. All repairs will be at no cost to customers.
When the engine is warm, the underhood electrical center housing could expand, causing the headlamp low-beam relay control circuit wire to bend slightly. After the wire is repeatedly bent, it can fracture and separate. When this occurs, the low-beam headlamps will not illuminate. As the housing cools and contracts, the low-beam headlamp function may return. This condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, daytime running lamps or fog lamps. Loss of low beam headlamps when they are required could reduce the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
When the engine is warm, the underhood electrical center housing could expand, causing the headlamp low-beam relay control circuit wire to bend slightly. After the wire is repeatedly bent, it can fracture and separate. When this occurs, the low-beam headlamps will not illuminate. As the housing cools and contracts, the low-beam headlamp function may return. This condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, daytime running lamps or fog lamps. Loss of low beam headlamps when they are required could reduce the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steven
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speedz06 (11-14-2017)
05-15-2014, 09:59 AM
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Thread Starter
There is conflicting information, one source label's the rear lid hinges as being faulty ( weak ) and the other is about the headlamps going out.
Not really sure which is the most recent.
Not really sure which is the most recent.
05-15-2014, 10:02 AM
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Steven
05-15-2014, 10:03 AM
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Thread Starter
Got it.
So the engine bay fuse box is susceptible to heat damage.
Might be time to get some heat shield on this unit to avoid problems.
So the engine bay fuse box is susceptible to heat damage.
Might be time to get some heat shield on this unit to avoid problems.
05-15-2014, 10:17 AM
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Melting Slicks
Saw several write ups on the forum a few months ago when I was researching my one headlight going out. For me, that was only a bad bulb, but I read several threads on here about the fuse box wire issue where both lights just go off. Several folks have had fuse block under the hood replaced by dealers, or had a workaround where they added their own wire to fix it. I'm sure someone will post the other links. Wouldn't want to be cruising down the road at night, and pop, the headlights go out.
It's been a know problem or potential issue for quite some time, and took quite a while for a recall.
It's been a know problem or potential issue for quite some time, and took quite a while for a recall.
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05-15-2014, 10:21 AM
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Heel & Toe
05-15-2014, 10:47 AM
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There's a real good thread somewhere here on the forum about the fuse box issue with pictures. I have not had the problem but did see the thread one time when I was perusing. Sorry, don't remember where it was though, so you'll have to search if interested.
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Olnavy (03-27-2018)
05-15-2014, 11:28 AM
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The second safety recall covers 111,889 Chevrolet Corvettes from the 2005-2007 model years for potential loss of low-beam headlamp operation Models from 2008-2013 will be covered under a Customer Satisfaction Program. All repairs will be at no cost to customers.
Only 2009-2013 will be fixed at no cost not 2005-2007?
Only 2009-2013 will be fixed at no cost not 2005-2007?
05-15-2014, 11:38 AM
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Racer
Fuse Box
I just had my 2005 fuse box replaced because of the faulty position in the engine bay. I set up a complaint form with GM and discovered I was not alone- if you look online there have been various owners of 2005 vettes who have experienced the same thing like - my headlight going off suddenly after a bump in the road then coming back on. So far GM wont reimburse the 300 bucks for the box. Oh well 72000 miles Why Should I Worry?
05-15-2014, 11:40 AM
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Team Owner
05-15-2014, 11:55 AM
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I cringe at the thought of some of the service guys at large dealerships who don't care working on my car. The largest Chevy dealer in my area showed me what kind of work they do on some of my other cars and it was sad. I know good qualified mechanics are hard to come by for a large dealer ship and your chances of getting the best man there to work on your car are not that good. So you end up with someone (in some cases) who doesn't do the work right.
05-15-2014, 12:08 PM
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Melting Slicks
GM Recall does include C6s
http://news.msn.com/us/gm-recalls-27...on-record-pace
— Nearly 112,000 Chevy Corvettes from 2005 through 2007 because they can lose low-beam headlights. GM says when the engine is warm, an electrical housing can expand and bend a wire, causing it to fracture. GM will also repair Corvettes from 2008 through 2013 if owners have the problem.
— Nearly 112,000 Chevy Corvettes from 2005 through 2007 because they can lose low-beam headlights. GM says when the engine is warm, an electrical housing can expand and bend a wire, causing it to fracture. GM will also repair Corvettes from 2008 through 2013 if owners have the problem.
