GM SERVICE AND PARTS OPERATIONS
DCS1541
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date: March 27, 2006
Subject: 06523 – Customer Satisfaction Program
Engine Flywheel /Clutch Interference
Models: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Equipped with a 6.0 L V8 (RPO LS2 – VIN Code U) or
a 7.0 L V8 (RPO LS7 – VIN Code E) Engine and
6-Speed (RPO MM6 or MZ6) Manual Transmission
To: All Chevrolet Dealers
Attention: Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty
Administrator
PRODUCT FIELD ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT
General Motors is announcing Customer Satisfaction Program 06523 today. The total number of vehicles involved is 913. This program will be administered in two phases.
Mailing Information
Customer notification letter mailing for Phase 1 will begin on April 3, 2006.
Customer notification letter mailing for Phase 2 will begin on April 13, 2006.
GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS)
GMVIS information will be available for the total population on March 28, 2006.
Service Information System (SI)
Bulletin 06523 is scheduled to be available on March 28, 2006.
Campaign Initiation Detail Report (CIDR)
The Phase 1 CIDR will be available in GM DealerWorld on March 27, 2005.
The Phase 2 CIDR will be available in GM DealerWorld on April 6, 2006.
CONDITION
Certain 2006 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles equipped with 6.0L V8 (RPO LS2 - VIN U) or
7.0L V8 (RPO LS7 – VIN E) engine and manual transmission may have a condition in which the
flywheel may have been incorrectly machined, resulting in insufficient clearance for clutch cover
self adjustment, reducing clutch life.
This program will expire on March 31, 2007.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine flywheel.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2006 Chevrolet Corvette model vehicles equipped with 6.0L V8 (RPO LS2 -
VIN U) or 7.0L V8 (RPO LS7 – VIN E) engine and manual transmission and built within these
VIN breakpoints:
YEAR DIVISION MODEL FROM THROUGH
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 65115878 65121102
Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM
Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may
be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete
vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and
will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report
available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
