Campaign - Steering Column Lock Warranty Extension: Overview
Bulletin No.: 05081Date: 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.
Parts Information
For U.S.: Parts required to complete this special policy are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO).
For Canada & IPC: Parts required to complete this special policy will be determined as you go through the diagnostic table. When it is determined which part(s) will be required, they are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operation (GMSPO).
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this special policy on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter shown in this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly).
Claim Information
For vehicles repaired under the terms of this special policy, submit a claim with the information shown.
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