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2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recall: roof and pillars

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 23, 2009. It covers about 22,090 vehicles.

vehicles affected
22,090
reported
Dec 23, 2009
owners notified
Apr 21, 2010
related complaints
136

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
Risk
If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 09V491000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 136 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 09V491000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Corvette Z06 roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 09V491000, reported on December 23, 2009, covers about 22,090 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V491000?

Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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