17-NA-078
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 17-NA-078
This service bulletin provides information on corvette and camaro exhaust tone during wide open throttle while in sport or track modes and that this is considered a normal characteristic.
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Bulletin No.: Service Bulletin Date: 17-NA-078 November, 2023 INFORMATION Subject: Brand: Chevrolet Information on Corvette and Camaro Exhaust Tone During Wide Open Throttle While in Sport or Track Modes Model: Model Year: VIN: from to Camaro 2015 2024 Corvette 2015 2024 from Engine: Transmission: 6.2L, 5.5L (RPOs LT1, LT2 Equipped with NPP, LT4, LT5 or LT6) All to — Involved Region or Country North America, Europe, Japan, Middle East, Australia/New Zealand Condition Some customers may comment that they hear a "pop" or "backfire" sound from the exhaust while performing a wide open throttle maneuver while in Sport or Track driving modes. Cause The exhaust sound heard during the wide open throttle maneuver is normal. Correction No repairs should be performed if there are no diagnostic codes, and the exhaust sound that the customer noticed goes away when the driver mode is selected to any other driver mode other than Sport or Track. Note: The C8 Generation Corvettes may experience the exhaust sound mentioned in the bulletin when the following driving modes are selected; Sport, Track, MY Mode and Z Mode depending on the personalization of the engine sound. Important: Service agents must comply with all International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or Local laws applicable to the activities it performs under this bulletin, including but not limited to handling, deploying, preparing, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow those applicable laws. Parts Information No parts are needed for this concern. Customer Information Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal characteristic of their vehicle. It will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle. Please share this information with the customer, including a copy of this bulletin. Version 6 Modified Revised November 2, 2018 – Added the 2018 and 2019 Model Years and the LT1 and LT5 engine RPOs. Revised September 18, 2020 – Added the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, 2020-2021 Chevrolet Camaro, updated the Engine column, updated the Involved Region or Country section and added a Note to the Correction. Revised July 29, 2022 – Updated the Model Years to 2023. Revised February 15, 2023 – Added the 5.5L (RPO LT6) engine and updated the Note in Correction. Revised November 09, 2023 – Added the 2024 Model Year, Australia/New Zealand to Involved Region or Country section and Important statement. GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. Copyright 2023 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION