Issue ID | 1003224 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10535602 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE Z06 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 26/05/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Submission from constituent re repairs on his 2007 chevrolet corvette (the engine "dropped a valve") *smd the consumer was informed, the entire engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $18,722. Instead of replacing the engine, at no cost to the consumer, general motors offered to pick up 45% of the cost, leaving the consumer to pay the balance of $10,630. The consumer stated gm issued an internal bulletin as far back as february 2008, that showed they were aware of the z06 engine failures and short life expectancy. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51617 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
City and State | DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD |
VIN pattern | 1G1YY26E975XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/12/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Dealer's name | MIKE PALLONE CHEVROLET |
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