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GMP06-029 - 05081
Special
Policy Adjustment - Electronic Column Lock System |
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VSU20061001 |
1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(MM6/M12)
1997-2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - EXPORT VEHICLES ONLY
2001-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - EUROPEAN EXPORT VEHICLES ONLY
DESCRIPTION:
SPECIAL POLICY #05081
DATED: FEBRUARY 8, 2006
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS REPAIR, VERIFY THAT RECALL 04006
HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE (LABOR CODES V1144, V1145,
V1153). IF THE REPAIRWAS NOT PERFORMED, THEN PERFORM THE
REPAIR IN RECALL BULLETIN 04006C, AND SUBMIT THE CLAIM USING
THE APPROPRIATE RECALL LABOR CODE.
DESCRIPTION:
Some customers of 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with a
manual transmission (MM6/M12); 1997-2000 Chevrolet Export
Corvettes equipped with an automatic transmission; and 2001-2004
Chevrolet European Export Corvettes equipped with an automatic
transmission may have a condition where the column lock may fail
to unlock the steering column when the vehicle is started.
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT:
This Special Policy covers the condition described aboveuntil
February 29, 2008, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be
made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible
claims with repair orders on or after February 8, 2006, are
covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the
labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with
repair orders prior to February 8, 2006, must be submitted to
the Service Contract provider.
CORRECTION:
Refer to Special Policy Bulletin #05081 for further information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin February 15, 2006.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
For U.S.: Parts required to complete this Special Policy
procedure are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts
Operations (GMSPO).
The Parts list follows:
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Part Number
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Description
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Quantity/Vehicle
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89023816
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Harness Kit, Strg Whl
Theft Dtrnt Lk Shorting (US Vehicles Only) |
1
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For Canada & IPC: Parts required to complete this Special
Policy procedure will be determined as you go through the
diagnostic table. When it is determined which part(S) will be
required, they are to be obtained from General Motors Service
Parts Operations (GMSPO).
| Subject: |
GMP06-028 - 04006C
Product Safety Recall - Electronic Column Lock System |
| Message #: |
VSU20061000 |
MODELS:
1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
1997-2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
2001-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – EUROPEAN EXPORT
VEHICLES ONLY
DESCRIPTION:
PRODUCT SAFETY #04006C
DATED: FEBRUARY 8, 2006
IMPORTANT:
THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006B,
ISSUED NOVEMBER 2004.THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR U.S.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONHAS BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW THIS
NEW INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY.
ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 04006B SHOULD BE DESTROYED.
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to
motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1997-2004 model year
Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. When you remove the ignition
key, the electronic column lock (ECL) system prevents
turning of the steering wheel. When the vehicle is started,
it unlocks the steering. Two conditions can prevent steering
while the vehicle is moving:
1. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails
to unlock when the vehicle is started, the fuel supply
will be shut off if the driver tries to move the
vehicle. If voltage at the powertrain control module is
low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not
occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the
steering is locked.
2. During quick cranks, the ECL lock pin may not
withdraw fully and, in vehicles where there is
abnormally low clearance to the lock plate, there may be
contact between the pin and lock plate. This can cause a
noise or ratcheting when the steering wheel is turned
or, if there is insufficient clearance, the steering
wheel cannot be turned.
If one of these conditions occurs, a crash could occur
without warning.
CORRECTION:
Dealers are to remove the column lock plate on U.S. and
Canadian vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
and U.S. vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission. After the service correction,
the steering column will no longer lock when the key is
removed.
On Canadian and export vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission, and export vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, Dealers are to 1) reprogram the PCM, and 2)
verify there is adequate lock plate clearance and, if
necessary, replace the lock plate. After the service
correction, the steering column will continue to lock when
the key is removed.
Refer to the Product Safety Bulletin #04006C for further
information.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Owner mailing is scheduled to begin February 15, 2006.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained
from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please
refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering
parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO – Daily
Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO – Customer Special Order.
The Parts list follows:
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Part Number
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Description
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Quantity/Vehicle
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89023816
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Harness Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk
Shorting (US manuals and all automatics except
export vehicles) |
1
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88952428
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Wire Kit, Strg Whl Theft Dtrnt Lk
(1998-2000 Canadian and export manuals & export
automatics) |
1 (If Req'd)
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26056108
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Nut, Strg Whl |
1 (If Req'd)
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26094767
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Plate, Strg Shf Lk (Canadian manuals) |
1 (If Req'd)
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88964588
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Plate, Strg Shf Lk (Export vehicles) |
1 (If Req'd)
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05694191
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Ring, Strg Shf Lk Plt Ret |
1 (If Req'd)
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