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#PI0773: Diagnostic Tips for DTC P0796, Slip or No 4th, 5th or 6th Gear - (Jul 25, 2012) Subject:  Diagnostic Tips for DTC P0796, Slip or No 4th, 5th or 6th Gear Models:  2006 - 2009 Cadillac STS-V, XLR, XLR-V 2007-2012 Cadillac... Read More

2006 Corvette Incorporates Reformulated "pop-free" SMC By Composites World Magazine Staff | August 2006 The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette from automaker General Motors (GM) features several components molded from a reformulated sheet molding compound (SMC)... Read More

Brake PadsFor 2006, a new brake pad is introduced on the Z51 Corvettes for reduced operating noise. It is quieter than the pad used in 2005.TIP: Use European specification brake pads for autocross competition. However, operating noise will be noticed... Read More

Models: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette with 6L80 Automatic Transmission (RPO MYC) Purpose This bulletin introduces and highlights features of the new Hydra-Matic 6L80 Automatic Transmission. Introduction The Hydra-Matic 6L80 is the first member of a new... Read More

Service Bulletin #:  1741321 Date: December 9, 2005 Subject:  Automatic Transmission, Busy Shifting, MIL Illuminated, DTC P1751 Model(s): 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 2006 Cadillac XLR-V and STS-V, 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 2007 GMC Yukon... Read More

Note:  A copy of this recall notice is attached below: UPDATED INFORMATIONDate: April 5, 2006Subject: 06523A – Customer Satisfaction ProgramEngine Flywheel /Clutch InterferenceModels: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Equipped with a 6.0 L V8 (RPO... Read More

Car WashThe Z06 may not fit on some car washes due to the use of wider tires (rear tires are 13.6 inches, 325 mm, on 12-inch wheels). An information hang tag is included on the gearshift lever. Source:  GM Techlink, September, 2005 General... Read More

VINAfter the first 140 Corvette Z06s were built with a VIN Y designation for the engine, it was changed to VIN E. The LS7 engine is installed in all of the cars.TIP: For these first 140 vehicles, it is necessary to use the letter E (instead of the Y... Read More

Date: October 11, 2006 Subject: Customer Satisfaction Campaign 06092 - Brake Pad InspectionModels: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ConditionThe owner manual for 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles indicates that all vehicles are equipped with... Read More

Date: November 3, 2006 Bulletin #:  #06-06-01-024 Subject:  Info - Flushing Remote Oil Tank When Replacing EngineModels: 2006-2007 Corvette Z06 with 7.0L Engine (VIN E - RPO LS7) Engine Replacement -- Oiling System DebrisNotice: Debris in... Read More