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2005 CHEVROLET Corvette STRUCTURE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STRUCTURE issues.

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Under Review #09V491000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's removable roof and pillars have an adhesive that might separate over time. This can cause some unusual noises or leaks.
Risk if Unfixed
If the roof panel completely separates, it could fall off while you're driving and hit another car, causing injuries or damage.
Free Fix
Dealers will install a new, improved roof panel for free, and the recall starts in April 2010.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #06V181000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
A strong adhesive that holds the roof panel to the frame of your Corvette may not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If it fails, the roof panel could detach and hit another vehicle, causing injury and damage.
Free Fix
Your local Chevrolet dealership will inspect your vehicle for free and add new adhesive foam or replace the roof panel with new adhesive foam, at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL ROOF PANEL-TO- FRAME SEPARATION AND ADD THE SPECIFIED ADHESIVE FOAM OR REPLACE THE ROOF WITH ONE HAVING ADHESIVE FOAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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Other CHEVROLET Corvette 2005 Recalls

STEERING
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Corvette Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2007
2 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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