Issue ID | 965067 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10498460 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE Z06 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 17/02/13 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Exhaust valve guides are excessively worn beyond service limit. Approximately 4 times service limit. This is a definite safety hazard to me and to those around me. The worn valve guide causes the exhaust valve to stretch, and eventually break. When the valve head breaks, it beats its way out of the engine, causing potentially: engine lockup, oil spill on highway, large smoke cloud and debris out the rear of the vehicle. Loss of control of the vehicle imminent danger to those around me due to loss of vision and slippery roadway. This issue affects all 2006 to 2013 chevrolet corvette z06. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SANTA FE, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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