Chevrolet Corvette LS7 Engine Repairs Or Replacements - keywords 7.0L block cool coolant head knock leak filter noise oil piston push replace rod spring tick valve Z06

This PI was updated to advise dealers the LS7 Bowling Green engine exchange has been reopened. Please discard PIP4132A.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

This is to announce a temporary program for the 2007 and 2008 Corvette Z06 with major engine failures.

In the past this engine has been on restriction and it was being exchanged as a complete assembly.

In an effort to gain product knowledge quicker Chevrolet is introducing a new program if a major engine failure occurs. Chevrolet would like to provide the opportunity for the customer to allow their Corvette Z06 to be picked up by special carrier and returned to the Bowling Green Assembly plant to have the engine exchanged.

If the customer agrees, General Motors will arrange to have a complete engine sent directly to the assembly plant. A specialized repair crew will exchange the engine, complete a diagnostic review, ensure the all codes are cleared and run the vehicle through the final assembly check. Once completed, the vehicle will be returned to the dealership on the first available carrier. Bowling Green Assembly anticipates the entire process should be completed in approximately 10 working days.

The process will include:

1. Technician to verify an engine exchange is required. The Technician should follow the proper oil checking procedure and record the amount of oil that is in the engine. If the engine is not able to be started and properly warmed the technician should not add or drain any oil. If the oil level was changed the technician should accurately record the amount of oil that was in the engine prior to adding and the amount that was added.
2. Contact the PQC (866-654-7654) to discuss an engine exchange.
3. In order to participate in this program the owner must agree to have the engine replaced at Bowling Green Assembly
4. A check sheet and authorization will be FAXED to the dealership to be reviewed and signed by the customer and the authorized dealership personnel.
5. The dealership's authorized personal and owner will remove all personal articles from the vehicle before shipment.

Including but limited to: licenses plates, all CD/DVDs including navigation disc, sun glasses and garage or gate openers.

6. The dealership will remove the front lower fascia air dam.
7. A transport will be dispatched to pick up the vehicle at the dealership. In most cases this will occur within 5 days.

The transport will require assistance in loading the vehicle. In most cases it will be required to push the vehicle on to the carrier.

8. 8.The engine will be replaced with a new (not rebuilt) LS7.
9. The engine number can not be transferred. A new engine number will be stamped and a letter will be included from Bowling Green Assembly stating the plant exchanged the engine and it will provide the old and new engine number.
10. Once the repair is completed, the vehicle will be tested, audited, and then it will be shipped back to the dealership on the next available carrier.
11. The owner and dealership's authorized personnel will inspect the car, sign the completed form and FAX a copy of the receipt to the number indicated on the form.
12. Dealership will submit a claim for $1,000 to cover time and expense for diagnosis, inspection, and parts mark up

Submit under labor operation J1899 with $1,000 in new items.

13. Towing, rental car expense, or associated charges should be added to operation J1899 as we

Should you have any questions please contact Art Spong, Brand Quality Manager for Corvette at 586-947-8890

Note: This PI does not include the Z06 corvette's located in Canada, repair these vehicles as necessary.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.