Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 05081
Date: 060208
Campaign - Steering Column Lock Warranty Extension
Bulletin No.: 05081
Date: February 08, 2006
SPECIAL POLICY
Subject:
05081 - SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM
Models:
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
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS REPAIR, VERIFY THAT RECALL 04006 HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE (LABOR CODES V1144,
V1145, V1153). IF THE REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED, PERFORM THE REPAIR IN RECALL BULLETIN 04006C, AND SUBMIT THE
CLAIM USING THE APPROPRIATE RECALL LABOR CODE.
Condition
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 above until 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
submiffed to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with a manual transmission (MM6/M12) and 1997-2004 Chevrolet export Corvettes
equipped with an automatic transmission built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
