C7 Corvette: Technical Service Bulletins and Recalls
Vehicle recall notices can save you money on repairs. Make sure you're caught up with your recalls and bulletins for the C7.
This article applies to the C7 Corvette (2014-current).
The C7 Corvette, which proudly bears the name "Corvette Stingray," is a powerful sports car with impressive horsepower and torque numbers. Manufactured to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds, the C7 delivers 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 460 lb.-ft. of torque (624 Nm). Since entering the automotive market back in 2014, the C7 has won the respect of critics and car enthusiasts alike with its bold styling statement and high-performance. While the vehicle delivers aggressive speed both on and off the track, a number of safety problems and issues have resulted in nationwide recalls.
Driver's Side Air Bag
GM issued a stop-sale notice to Chevrolet dealers across the country who may have received stock Corvettes with faulty driver's side airbags. When deployed in a crash, the faulty driver's side airbags could detach from the steering wheel and cause injury to the driver.
Faulty Parking Brake
Eight hundred Corvettes have been recalled due to a parking brake that may not have been properly installed. According to the recall, which primarily affects vehicles at dealerships, the 800 Corvettes are on hold because they may have been manufactured with only one of the rear parking brake cables attached and in satisfactory working order. An official inspection is underway to test that the parking brake is operating on both rear wheels.
Summary of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
A Bulletin, also referred to as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB, is a general advisory issued to the customer by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is made aware of a common or recurring default, they may issue a bulletin with detailed instructions on ways to avoid or solve the problem. Unlike recalls, these bulletins may not necessarily pertain specifically to safety issues. Bulletins discuss a wide variety of possible and common complications.
| TSB Date | TSB Issue/Default |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2014 | Only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully operational in Corvettes manufactured between August 20, 2014 and September 4, 2014. |
| September 19, 2014 | Driver frontal air bag deployment may not work properly in Corvettes manufactured between August 20, 2014 and August 27, 2014 due to a faulty module. In the event of deployment, the driver's side airbag could separate from the steering wheel and cause serious injury to the driver. |
Repairs and Inspection
Not all Corvettes will require an actual repair. Vehicles on hold will undergo official inspection, as determined by an official schedule. Cleared vehicles, or vehicles that pass inspection, will be immediately released for sale. GM will publish official inspection and repair procedures. Buyers are encouraged to contact their local dealership for additional information.
Common Questions
Are most of the vehicles affected on dealer lots or in the hands of buyers?
According to GM, the overwhelming majority of the vehicles affected by the recall are on dealer lots. Of the 800 vehicles estimated to have a possible faulty parking brake, 700 were on dealer lots.
Should I be concerned if I own a previous model year?
Only those vehicles listed in the official recall or stop-sale notification should be concerned at this time.
How do I contact the Chevrolet customer service?
While your first course of action should be to contact your dealer, should the recall actually affect your vehicle, you may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Am I responsible for any costs associated with the recall?
No. Simply return your vehicle to your dealer and they will arrange to have it repaired or inspected at no charge to you.
Related Discussion and Site
- Recall Issues - GMauthority.com
- C7 TSB - CorvetteForum.com
