Chevrolet Corvette Recall R/2011/045: Roof Panel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 315
- vehicles in the UK
- 09230B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Corvette vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2007. Fitted with removable roofs some roofs may not be bonded correctly. The dealer will fit a new design roof panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with removable roofs some roofs may not be bonded correctly. The driver & occupants should receive warning of the issue in the form of noise and water leaks. Ultimately this could cause the roof to detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH Defect: On models fitted with removable roofs some roofs may not be bonded correctly. The driver & occupants should receive warning of the issue in the form of noise and water leaks. Ultimately this could cause the roof to detach. Remedy: A new design roof panel is to be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the roof to detach.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new design roof panel.
Are You Affected?
Corvette built between 1 January 2005 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 315 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code 09230B or the DVSA reference R/2011/045. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CorvetteLow beam headlights may fail | Book soon | R/2015/009 | |
| CorvetteBrakes may apply inadvertently | Urgent | R/2011/046 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2011/046 on 18 Jul 2011, for brakes may apply inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2011/160 on 28 Nov 2011, for engine may stall. You can also see every Chevrolet recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/045, launched 3 August 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.