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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

Subject: Loss of Oil PressureModel and Year: 1962 Corvette 250 H.P. 327" V-8Source: Chevrolet Technical Service BulletinBulletin Number: TSB #838Section:  VIDate:  October 16, 1962 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET SERVICE PERSONNELIf loss of engine... Read More

Subject:  Revised (AFB 3269S) CarburetorsModel and Year: 1962 Corvettes with RPOs 396 and 583Source: Service and Mechanical Department, Product Engineering Technical Information, 1962 Product Data BookPage: 3Section: VIGroup: 2Date: May 11,... Read More

This is a followup to the article on ZR1 ceramic brakes in the November 2008 issue of TechLink. NOTICE: These procedures are specific to the ZR1 with ceramic brake rotors. This procedure should not be run on other Corvette models as damage may... Read More

Subject:   Power Antenna Operation Model and Year: 1978-79 Vehicles with CB or RPO U75 Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Technical Bulletin Bulletin No: 79-T-8 Section: XII Date: April, 1979 TO:  ALL CHEVROLET... Read More

This information applies to the following vehicles with UE1 and UPF: 2008-09 CTS, CTS-V 2009 Allure, Enclave, Lacrosse, Lucerne, DTS, Escalade, SRX, STS, XLR, Cobalt, Corvette, Equinox, HHR, Impala, Malibu, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer,... Read More

The ZR1 Corvette is equipped with ceramic brake rotors (fig. 4 and 5) , which offer a number of benefits over cast iron rotors:   - No fading - Wet effectiveness - No thermal deflection - Consistent pedal travel - No corrosion -... Read More

Some owners of a 2006-09 Corvette Z06 or a 2009 Corvette ZR1 with 6.2L or 7.0L Engine (VINs R, E -- RPOs LS9, LS7) may comment on a rattle or tapping type noise that is heard under the hood just above idle, usually 1200 to 2200 RPM. In some cases,... Read More

2007-09 Escalade, Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Outlook2008-09 Enclave, G82009 XLR, CorvetteDuring normal diagnostics and/or repair verification, the ABS light, Traction Control and/or Stabilitrak indicators may be on... Read More