Issue ID | 1381526 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10992459 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE Z06 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 15/05/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | #1 azdanz06's avatarazdanz06 , 01-06-2015 11:27 am link to file complaint: https://www-odi. Nhtsa. Dot. Gov/vehicl... Nt/index. Xhtml i just filed a complaint with the nhtsa about the out of spec valve guide issue, i would encourage everyone else to do so as well, maybe just maybe it will force gm to finally do a recall and qc on parts. Here is my complaint: i was concerned about excessive valve train noise and after reading several corvette forum threads about improperly machined heads by gm's supplier linamar, and that numerous vehicles have had valves drop and ruin the engines, 88% of the corvette forum members who have had their cylinder heads tested for excessive valve guide wear, were out of service specifications. Source: https://www. Corvetteforum. Com/forums...-registry. Html gm needs to issue a recall on this issue, there have been numerous engine failures as a result of a dropped valve into a cylinder which can cause accidents and fires. Gm is very aware of this issue, but refuses to do anything about this huge safety risk to drivers, passengers, and nearby vehicles if the engine fails going down the road. #2 whis9's avatarwhis9 , 01-06-2015 11:39 am |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CEDAR PARK, TX |
VIN pattern | 1G1YY26E775XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 13/02/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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