Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
Hard Top Striker: Customer Interest
Body - Popping/Clicking Noise From Roof Near Windshield
Bulletin No.: 05-08-59-003E
Date: May 09, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Creak or Popping Noise from Roof Near Windshield/"A" Pillar (Replace Plastic Guides In Roof Striker and Add Flocking Tape and Shim Stock)
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette
with Lift Off Roof Only
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to emphasize the replacement of the plastic guide. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-59-003D (Section 08 -
Body and Accessories).
Condition 1
Some customers may comment on a creak or popping noise in the roof near the windshield area.
Condition 2
Some customers may comment on a creak or popping noise in the A-pillar area.
Cause 1
The roof guide pins may have elongated the plastic guides.
Cause 2
The windshield garnish molding may be causing the noise.
Correction 1
Replace the left and right plastic guide in the roof latch striker following the procedure below. (Note that the latch is on the headliner, next to the "A"
