New details are emerging about GM’s response to the storm damage that will keep the plant shuttered for at least the next week & maybe even longer.

GM announced on Saturday that the Corvette Assembly Plant will be closed for at least this week.

The automaker will be bringing in a specialized group of contractors to review the damage and come up with a repair plan.

There was some serious roof damage caused by wind and fire, and GM has said the employee entrance to the assembly plant was also damaged.
However, a flyover by a Nashville TV station didn’t show holes in the roof or charred remains from the fire, so we are hoping that it may not be as ominous as it sounds.
GM has sent out an official message to suppliers about the closure this week and stated it is unknown when the plant will resume production the week of December 20th


To: All GM Bowling Green 18016 Suppliers

Due to the impact from the tornadoes that came through Bowling Green on December 11th, BGA will not be running production on either shift for the week of December 13th. At this time, it is unknown if we will be able to resume production for the week of December 20th.
There will be a bulletin sent at a later date to communicate those plans.
Please pay close attention to your updated EDI and monitor it daily, as it should reflect these changes in the schedule.

Please also let us know if your supply of parts was/is impacted by this weather event and what measures you plan to take to satisfy our future requirements.

Your support, as usual, is highly appreciated.

NCM’s R8C delivery program has contacted those customers whose new Corvettes were damaged while being stored at the NCM Motorsports Park.
The email states that repairs will be attempted prior to your scheduled delivery appointment; however, it’s uncertain at this time