N232428090
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Public Details for: N232428090
Customer satisfaction program - certain vehicles may have a condition in which the carbon fiber back body opening side filler (closeout panel) was not received. Dealers will install the carbon fiber back body opening side filler.
- 2023 -
Models from 2023
2023 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS DCS6795 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: February 20, 2024 Subject: N232428090 - Customer Satisfaction Program Carbon Fiber Closeout Panel Not Installed Models: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette To: All General Motors Dealers General Motors is releasing Customer Satisfaction Program N232428090 today. The total number of U.S. vehicles involved is approximately 141. Please see the attached bulletin for details. Customer Letter Mailing The customer letter mailing will begin in March 2024. Global Warranty Management (GWM) The Required Field Action section on the Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen will be updated February 20, 2024. Please verify a VIN's involvement by checking in IVH. IVH is the best source for individual VIN inquiries. A Stock VIN list is not included as our records show there are no vehicles in dealer new inventory. END OF MESSAGE GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Customer Satisfaction Program N232428090 Carbon Fiber Closeout Panel Not Installed Release Date: Attention: February 2024 Revision: 00 This program is in effect until March 31, 2026. Make Chevrolet Model Corvette Model Year From To 2023 2023 RPO Description Involved vehicles are marked “Open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. Condition Correction Certain 2023 model year Chevrolet Corvette vehicles, may have a condition in which the carbon fiber Back Body Opening Side Filler (closeout panel) was not received. Dealers will install the carbon fiber Back Body Opening Side Filler. Parts Quantity 1 1 Part Name Part No. 84769160 84769159 Back Body Opening Side Filler Back Body Opening Side Filler Reminder: Parts may be removed from SPRINT and Retail Inventory Management (RIM) and be non returnable. Dealers should review the affected parts to confirm RIM managed status. Parts may have quantity limiters in effect. Warranty Information Labor Operation 9107207 Description Back Body Opening Side Filler Installation (both sides) Labor Time 0.3 Trans. Type ZFAT Net Item N/A Service Procedure Install the Back Body Opening Frame Side Filler panels in the engine bay of the vehicle. Refer to Back Body Opening Frame Side Filler Replacement in SI. Dealer Responsibility All new, used, GM Certified Pre-Owned (CPO), courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, CarBravo, etc. in dealers' possession and subject to this field action must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose. All GM Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the SHIFT Digital system will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified for sale within the SHIFT Digital system, or once again be used in the Courtesy Transportation Program. Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this program at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, through March 31, 2026. Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the involved vehicle listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Program follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter. In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this program enters your vehicle inventory or is in your facility for service through March 31, 2026, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. Copyright 2024 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 3 Customer Satisfaction Program N232428090 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Not Installed Dealer Reports – For USA & Export For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing has been prepared and will be available through GM GlobalConnect Maxis Field Action Reports or sent directly to export dealers. The Inventory tab of the dealer reports will contain VINs that apply to this field action. This information is intended to assist dealers with the PROMPT COMPLETION of these vehicles. The Customer In-Service tab will contain customer names and addresses from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this field action may be a violation of law in several states. Courtesy Transportation – For USA & Canada Courtesy transportation is available for customers whose vehicles are involved in a product program and still within the warranty coverage period. See General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for courtesy transportation program details. Customer Notification USA & Canada - General Motors will notify customers of this program on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included with this bulletin). Export - Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter. 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 tools, equipment, 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 dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. We Support Voluntary Technician Certification Page 2 of 3 Customer Satisfaction Program N232428090 Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Not Installed March 2024 This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN: ________________________________ Dear General Motors Customer: We have learned that your 2023 model year Chevrolet Corvette may have a condition in which the carbon fiber Back Body Opening Side Filler (closeout panel) was not received. Your satisfaction with your Corvette is very important to us, so we are announcing a program to prevent this condition or, if it has occurred, to fix it. What We Will Do: Your GM dealer will install the carbon fiber Back Body Opening Side Filler. This service will be performed for you at no charge until March 31, 2026. After that, any applicable warranty will apply. What You Should Do: To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an appointment, your dealer can ensure that the necessary parts will be available on your scheduled appointment date. If you have any questions or concerns that your dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. For the hearing or speech impaired, please contact our Customer Assistance Center using the Telecommunication Relay Service by dialing 711 then providing the appropriate Customer Assistance Center number for your vehicle. Division Chevrolet Puerto Rico – English Puerto Rico – Español Virgin Islands Number 1-800-222-1020 1-866-467-9700 1-866-467-9700 1-866-467-9700 Text Telephones (TTY) 711 / 1-800-833-2438 We truly appreciate you taking the time to remedy your vehicle as we know your time is valuable. We want you to know that we will do our best, throughout your ownership experience, to ensure that your Chevrolet Corvette vehicle provides you many miles of enjoyable driving. Neelie O’Connor Global Executive Director Customer Experience Operations N232428090 Page 3 of 3