Roof panel separation
Defect Summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
Safety Consequence
If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. if this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
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FAQ: Recall 09V491000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V491000?
NHTSA recall 09V491000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 23, 2009. It addresses: Roof panel separation. The recall affects approximately 22,090 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V491000 or the manufacturer campaign number 090230. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.