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Old 04-21-2006, 08:22 AM
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C6 roof flies off on freeway...

Nice build quality...

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Direct from gm tech site.....

Subject: Customer Satisfaction - Painted Roof Adhesive Separation #05112A - (02/23/2006)



Models: 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

WITH PAINTED ROOF




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STEPS 3 AND 23 IN THE SERVICE PROCEDURE HAVE BEEN REVISED. PLEASE REVIEW THE REVISED PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY. DISCARD ALL COPIES OF BULLETIN 05112 ISSUED FEBRUARY 2006.


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THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 31, 2007.

Condition
On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles, the painted roof panel may separate from its frame in some areas if it is exposed to stresses along with high temperature and humidity. The occupants of the vehicle may notice one or more of these symptoms: a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.

Correction
Dealers are to apply adhesive foam to ensure proper adhesion, or in a small number of vehicles, replace the roof panel.

Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with a painted roof, and built within these VIN breakpoints:

Year
Division
Model
From
Through

2005
Chevrolet
Corvette
55100002 thru
55135053

2006
Chevrolet
Corvette
65100001 thru
65100046


Important: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) prior to beginning program repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

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Also, FWIW, the car above is outside the specified VIN range...
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The guys says he was going 60mph. I call BS. Maybe x2.
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60mph in first gear too
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How are they gonna make a car that goes over 200 with a 60mph roof..... makes you wonder about the suspension & tires too

appearantly c6 owners have a different idea of a "big deal" hahahah i guess the car falling apart around you while ur driving is normal

Originally Posted by Guy on corvette forum
Certainly not a big deal. There is no affect on rigidity since the framework is still bolted in. Obviously the top shell became delaminated. Unfortunately, given slight variations in the manufacturing process and other conditions over time with all parts, there will always be defective ones.

It's the same with valve springs, flywheels, and all the other bits and pieces. It happens with all manufacturers, whether it's airplanes, refrigerators, or toaster ovens.

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It's the same with valve springs, flywheels, and all the other bits and pieces. It happens with all manufacturers, whether it's airplanes, refrigerators, or toaster ovens.
:rotfl::rotfl:

yeah, but you should ehave to expect a **** to pop off a $20 toaster, let alone a ROOF on a $11-tee-billion sportscar!
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If it was a Subaru issue the bulletin would claim it only happens under abuse.
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Comments like the Corvette dumby bother me, having worked in Quality Assurance for 7 years.

There' s no excuse for ****ty build quality, period.

Problems like this most often occur when management is presented with data that supports a chance for trouble, and makes the wrong (usually less exspensive) choice.
Right now in Kentucky, there's a QA person saying "I told you so."
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Oh well that post is cross linked in 100 diff forums already and it has almost 50,000 hits.... everyone on the internet is laughing at them right now including me. hopefully gm will get the picture
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I'd still own one, they are simply bad ***. Except maybe i'd use a nailgun on the roof... Haha.
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FTW.
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Originally Posted by ryball
FTW.
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