5.4
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 17,143 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and the roof was cracked, which caused water to leak into the vehicle when it rained. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the roof needed to be repaired to avoid a bigger issue. The technician stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/01/16
- Sikeston, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise coming from the roof panel. In addition, after a routine inspection, the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 09V491000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph over a bump, a loud noise snapping and wind noise emitted outside of the vehicle due to the loose fit of the roof panel. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V491000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
- Panama, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 1 mph he heard a popping noise coming from the roof. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was operated. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V491000 (structure:body:roof and pillars). The failure mileage was 24,500.updated 05/24/12 U[dated 06/05/12
- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 70 mph, the removable roof would continuously pop and there was also excessive movement. The contact located a recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 09V491000 (structure: Body: Roof and pillars) but was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. The manufactured advised that they would claim the liability for the diagnostic fee. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 12,000.
- Paso Robles, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. He stated while driving at speeds of 40 mph the roof panel separated from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and although recall number 09V491000, structure:body:roof and pillars was directly related to the failure, his VIN was not included. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.
- Carson City, NV, USA
- Boca Raton, FL, USA