Issue ID | 1168909 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10700987 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CORVETTE Z06 |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 16/06/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When i had the motor checked proactively the exhaust valve guides were outside of gm specifications. This defect can cause the head of a valve to snap off and destroy the engine. The engine will stop working immediately, causing the power steering and power brakes systems to fail. The valve failure can cause an oil spill onto the road if the engine is compromised. There have been numerous documented cases of engine failure as a result of a dropped valve into a cylinder. This can cause a catastrophic accident or fire. 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. I was forced to spend in excess of $3k to insure i did not harm anyone or myself. Best regards |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUBURN, NH |
VIN pattern | 1G1YY26E275XXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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