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Old Mar 21, 2026 | 11:15 AM
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do all corvettes come with that actuator that pulls the hatch closed? I just bought an 08 Z06 and it does work
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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 11:47 AM
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yea they all do and the all go bad eventually find one on ebay or amazon and replace it
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Originally Posted by Omega Doom
yea they all do and the all go bad eventually find one on ebay or amazon and replace it
what is the actual part name?
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Old Mar 22, 2026 | 03:30 PM
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GM Part 15220345

2005-2013 Corvette Rear Hatch Pull Down Motor (GM Part 15220345) https://share.google/MsbZfXkl8SLX46Sxz
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Default Hatch actuator

Check out C&S Corvettes, they have an excellent replacement hatch pull down motor.
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I believe on the Z06 that was a 2009+ option. My 2008 does not automatically close.
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Originally Posted by 99Hawk262
I believe on the Z06 that was a 2009+ option. My 2008 does not automatically close.
that is correct...09+ on Z06
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Originally Posted by tommyc6z06
that is correct...09+ on Z06
That's crazy at that price point, guessing it was due to weight goal....as m 05 base had the actuator
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