2016 Chevrolet Corvette Technical Service Bulletins

1,462 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10108606Jul 1, 2016Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace either the front or rear rotors for the condition on a pulsation and/or vibration when they apply the brakes.
• 10089108Jun 30, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the hmi module to correct a condition of gps inoperative, red line across gps indicator or the location is stuck in warren michigan.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10097193Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the stator shaft support to correct customer concern on a delayed engagement when the transmission is shifted from park to reverse or park to drive after the vehicle has been sitting with the engine off due to the torque converter draining the transmission fluid back into the transmission pan.
• 10089044Jun 28, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on transmissions with harsh shifts after mileage accumulation without previous repairs and/or calibration updates.
• 10080980Jun 27, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the lap timer missing from driver information center. If the vehicle is equipped with regular production option code uqt the lap timer page will not be located in the driver information center. The lap timer is part of the performance data and video recorder.
• 10088841Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the recent changes to how corvette ground effects are shipped when vehicles are delivered.
• 10081043Jun 14, 2016Fuel system, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. If the noise is heard best at the fuel line and the sound will be real loud with a stethoscope. The fuel line will need to be replaced.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10082008Jun 13, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio controller due to a software concern causing the hvac and radio controls to go inoperative.
• 10080702Jun 13, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have diagnostic trouble code p06dd or no or low oil pressure. Technician will replace timing chain tensioner guide. If oil pump face is damaged and or worn thru replace oil pump. Inspect bearings for damage wear due to debris from oil pump.
• 10097195Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the air box and air filter seal and replace if necessary to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator light (mil) is illuminated due to excessive sand and/or debris entering the air filter box and bypassing the seal of the air filter causing damage to the ho2 sensor and the catalytic converter to become blocked with sand and debris particles.
• 10078432Jun 8, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the air box and air filter seal and replace if necessary to correct a customer concern that the malfunction indicator light (mil) is illuminated due to excessive sand and/or debris entering the air filter box and bypassing the seal of the air filter causing damage to the ho2 sensor and the catalytic converter to become blocked with sand and debris particles.
• 10080682Jun 6, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the some vehicles may have surge misfire feeling sensation during highway steady state driving in manual mode or automatic, typically in 6th, 7th, 8th gear accelerating 1000 to 2500 rpm under load. This is operating as designed. Torque converter clutch slip with condition present, with scan tool technician may monitor plus or minus…
• 10080661Jun 3, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the step to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have a shake or shudder during light throttle acceleration, between 30 and 65 mph steady state driving. Also shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. Technician will drive the vehicle and monitor the torque converter clutch slip.
• 10080566Jun 2, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the some vehicles may have surge misfire feeling sensation during highway steady state driving in manual mode or automatic, typically in 6th, 7th, 8th gear accelerating 1000 to 2500 rpm under load. This is operating as designed. Torque converter clutch slip with condition present, with scan tool technician may monitor plus or minus…
• 10081940Jun 1, 2016Brakes. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the brake rotor(s) to correct a customer concern of pulsation and/or vibration when they apply the brakes due to excessive lateral runout.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10114100May 24, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a new power steering gear cooling duct to correct a customer concern on a DIC message that reads ?Service Power Steering Gear? and/or feeling a reduction in steering assist while driving their vehicle on the track during hot days caused when there is an increase in temperature with the steering gear.
• 10078921May 24, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with a diagnostic aid for identifying infotainment components on the vehicles to ensure that the correct component is ordered or replaced and the correct labor code is used for warranty submission.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10114111May 17, 2016Electrical system. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the dealers on a customer concern that one of the USB ports is not charging, allowing data to transfer.
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134546May 13, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, and park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.
• 10078877May 11, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides the technician with the steps needed to diagnose and repair a vehicle with wi-fi or bluetooth inoperative or poor performance concern. Technician will need to obtain data from global diagnostics services 2 and call general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10134536May 6, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on GM?s policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10134535May 6, 2016Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lubricate the exhaust valves to correct a customer on hearing a squeak or chirp noise coming from the rear of the vehicle caused by to the opening/closing of the exhaust values during normal performance.
• 10081365May 6, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on the identification of vehicles that are shipped with the transport mode on and how to turn it off.
• 10078583May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to advise the customers that have enrolled their vehicle into the onstar advanced diagnostics & real time diagnostic alerts they may receive alerts from their vehicle when it is being serviced.
• 10078571May 1, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
• 10078569May 1, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles designed to operate on gaseous fuels.
• 10078567May 1, 2016Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter oil manifold and affected bank of afm lifters to correct a customer concern on a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and/or an engine misfire/tick noise with dtc p0300 set due to an active fuel management (afm) lifter that is mechanically collapsed and/or stuck all of the time.
• 10083899Apr 28, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. Instructions are provided to inspect the fuel feed line between the high pressure fuel pump and chassis fuel line.
• 10078755Apr 28, 2016Fuel system, Body and structure. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of a rattle or ticking noise that is louder inside the vehicle than outside. Instructions are provided to inspect the fuel feed line between the high pressure fuel pump and chassis fuel line.
• 10083782Apr 27, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
• 10083513Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10078749Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of the radio is inopertive. New software has been released to correct this concern.
• 10078745Apr 27, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of receiving frequent "off route" messages while following turn by turn (tbt) route navigation. The technician is provided instructions for resetting the vehicle communication interface module for this concern.
• 10078744Apr 27, 2016Fuel system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern of black smoke when starting the vehicle after sitting.
• 10137768Apr 26, 2016Electrical system. 15521 ? Customer Advisory Letter. On these vehicles, if the side doors will not open from inside the vehicle due to low or no battery voltage, such as a discharged or disconnected battery, or if the vehicle is entered without the key fob or the fob is not working, customers are being advised that the driver and passenger side doors can still be opened from inside the vehicle by using the manual release levers…
• 10078801Apr 26, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. 15521 – customer advisory letter. On these vehicles, if the side doors will not open from inside the vehicle due to low or no battery voltage, such as a discharged or disconnected battery, or if the vehicle is entered without the key fob or the fob is not working, customers are being advised that the driver and passenger side doors can still be opened from inside the vehicle by using the manual release levers…
• 10078564Apr 25, 2016Engine, Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the advanced diagnostics - proactive alerts available on many models.
• 10083781Apr 22, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle cranks but does not start. The technician is to inspect for a sheared cam pin in the engine.
• 10083765Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern and the steps to repair the concern. Phone will not connect to android auto.
• 10083587Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to contact the gm technical assistance center for further instructions. The concern is the radio may be unable to save xm favorite stations.
• 10078548Apr 22, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin announces that gm is offering an android auto feature upgrade for 2016 model year vehicles.

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