Issue ID | 1146254 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10670641 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE Z06 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 07/01/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Abnormal valve guide wear in cylinder heads considering age and mileage of vehicle. Potential catastrophic engine failure from dropped valve if not addressed. Chevrolet should fix whether vehicle still in warranty or not as is believed to be poor quality control resulting in machining errors. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20243 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TAYLORSVILLE, NC |
VIN pattern | 1G1YY26EX75XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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