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1998 - 2003 Corvette Convertible: Prevention of Convertible Top From Rubbing Against the Paint Behind the Plastic Strip

Jul 24, 2014 c5 corvette, convertible, roadster, prevention, convertible top, rubbing, paint, plastic strip 0 0 788 4/5 (1 Vote)

If you raise the rear portion of the canvas top, you will see the strut rods on each side which can be adjusted. Each rod has a 13mm adjusting nut and a 15mm locking nut. Loosen this locking nut and slightly turn the adjusting nut a little at a time.... Read More

1998 - 2003 Corvette Convertible: Trunk Door on Convertible Won’t Open All The Way

Jul 24, 2014 c5 corvette, convertible, trunk door, roadster, latch, latch spring, latch assembly 1 1 2089 4.5/5 (2 Votes)

The latch spring should be able to lift the trunk door enough to slide your fingers inside and open it the rest of the way. If this does not happen, check to see if the spring inside the latch assembly is missing. If it's not missing, have a service... Read More

1999 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Left Fuel Tank to Underbody Contact/Rattle Noise

Jul 24, 2014 1999 corvette, service bulletin, fuel tank, gas tank, underbody, rattle, noise, 99-06-04-052 0 0 1009 0/5 (0 Vote)

Subject: Left Fuel Tank to Underbody Contact/Rattle Noise (Install Foam Insulator Pad) Source: Chevrolet Service BulletinNumber: 99-06-04-052Models: 1999 Chevrolet CorvetteCondition: Some customers may comment on a rattle type noise that appears to... Read More

2000 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed

Jul 24, 2014 2000 corvette, service bulletin, headlight door, headlamp door, close, closed, left front, 00-08-42-002 0 0 1035 5/5 (1 Vote)

Number: 00-08-42-002 Subject: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators) Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Condition Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door... Read More

1997 - 2004 Corvette: Press Release: Not a Lightweight at All: New Composite from GM Is Stiff Enough for Structure, Resistant to Heat

Jul 24, 2014 c5 corvette, press release, sheet molded composite, smc, smc 3374 0 0 767 0/5 (0 Vote)

Description:This press release, released from GM on July 24, 1998 takes an in-depth look at the Corvette's sheet molded composite body structure.Excerpt:"The automotive consumer may not even be aware of GM's latest product innovation. But a new... Read More

Technical Article: SMC Assembly Makes Fixed-Roof Corvette Lightest Body Style

Jul 23, 2014 tech article, technical article, smc, sheet molded composite, 1999 corvette, 2000 corvette, fixed roof, fixed-roof, coupe 0 0 910 5/5 (1 Vote)

Description:This technical article was published in Composites Technology, September/October 1999, and looks at the C5 fixed roof coupe body structure and discusses the manufacturing and engineering techniques used in developing the hardtop model... Read More

1995 - 2002 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Warranty Admin. - Brake Rotor Warranty Service Procedure

Jul 23, 2014 c4 corvette, c5 corvette, service bulletin, warranty, brake rotor, service, procedure, lateral runout, brake align system 0 0 917 0/5 (0 Vote)

Number: 00-05-22-002ASubject: Brake Rotor Warranty Service ProcedureModel Year: 1995-2002 Passenger Cars and Light Duty TrucksThis bulletin is being revised to add model years, change the service category and update the information. Please discard... Read More

1997 - 2004 Corvette: GM TechLink: Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Jul 23, 2014 c5 corvette, gm techlink, stainless steel, brake line, brake lines, brakes 0 0 803 0/5 (0 Vote)

From GM TechLink, July 2004: Owners of some Corvettes have experienced Service ABS, Service Active Handling and Service Traction Control messages. Wheel speed sensor codes may be set. This condition may be caused by replacing the OEM rubber brake... Read More

2001 - 2002 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Yellow Traction Control/Handling Lamp On and Driver Info Center Displays Service Hndlg.

Jul 23, 2014 2001 corvette, 2002 corvette, service bulletin, traction control, handling, lamp, illuminated, dic, drive info center, service handling 0 0 980 5/5 (1 Vote)

Number: 01-05-25-004ASubject: Yellow Traction Control/Handling Lamp On and Driver Info Center Displays Service Hndlg (Handling) (repair/Reprogram ABS Module)Model Year: 2001-2002 Chevrolet Corvette Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 25106536This bulletin... Read More

2001 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Incomplete Brake Pedal Return

Jul 23, 2014 2001 corvette, service bulletin, incomplete, brake pedal, return, brake drag, brake lights 0 0 622 5/5 (1 Vote)

Model Year: 2001 CorvetteSubject: Incomplete Brake Pedal Return - (Replace Vacuum Brake Booster)Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Technical BulletinNumber: 01-05-22-002Date: April, 2001Condition:Some owners may comment that after the brake pedal is... Read More

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