Enjoy super legal speeds but don’t like the wind in your hair? Read on. General Motors has issued a technical service bulletin for owners of 2008 and 2009 convertible Corvettes. The TSB was issued to Chevrolet dealers via AllDataPro.com. Technical Service Bulletin 08312A was issued on July 1, 2010. In it, GM states that the […]
Category: C6 (2005-2013)
1960 24 Hours of Le Mans: A Corvette Racing Retrospective
For fans of Corvette Racing, 2010 marked a special occasion: the 50th anniversary of a Corvette’s first class win during the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Three 1960 Corvettes were prepared and entered by privateer and racer Briggs Cunningham. Cunningham’s effort was not endorsed or funded at all by General Motors, as this was […]
2005-06 Corvette Steering Column Recall
GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Corvettes produced between March 2004 and January 2006 that were equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (RPO N37). According to the notice, in rare cases, repeated movement of the column may cause a signal malfunction. If this occurs, a “SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM” will […]
HVAC Odor Technical Service Bulletin
While we know it’s not the most exciting topic to discuss, we are aware of this issue through several Q&A magazine sections and forum postings. The problem centers on a musty odor coming from the vents whenever the A/C is activated. The odor seems to diminish after a short time, but recurs after the car […]
Corvette Racing’s contributions to the ZR1 and Z06
From a front splitter designed for improved high-speed down force to a rear-mounted battery for better weight distribution, engineers have been racing to make you a better Corvette. Click on the pic above for an expanded informative graphic depicting the eighteen different ways Corvette Racing’s engineering and development efforts trickle down to the ZR1 and […]
Tech Tips: C4-C6 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Our technical assistance reps get a lot of questions regarding the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) that is standard on C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes. The TPMS became a requirement for all vehicles under 10,000 lbs. produced after September 2007. An interesting side note is that the band sensors which are so prevalent today were […]
2005-07 Corvette Roof Panel Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that GM is recalling 22,090 C6 Corvettes that have the optional removable roof panel. The recall concerns a failing adhesive that secures the outer portion of the roof panel to the roof frame. The recall will correct problems associated with the roof panel, including water leakage, increased wind […]
Corvette Glossary of Terms
For your convenience, the following is a glossary of terms commonly used in the Corvette community. ABS Anti-lock Braking System. Sensors monitor wheel rotation and prevent wheel lockup during braking by modulating hydraulic pressure. ASR Acceleration Slip Regulation A-Pillar The post section between the door glass and the windshield.
Corvette Cooling System
As summer approaches and temperatures soar to record highs, we would like to focus on your Corvette’s cooling system. Although it may seem more important to check the A/C system to keep you cool, you also need to make sure the cooling system is working properly for optimum A/C performance. As engine temperatures increase, A/C […]
Electrical Diagnosis
The following is a workbook from a technical seminar that we sponsored during Corvettes at Carlisle in 2007. The workshop was hosted by Chris Petris from Petris Enterprises in Scottsboro, AL. The concept is to provide easy to understand electrical troubleshooting concerning all Corvette generations in layman’s terms. We’ll show you how to do this […]