From Car and Driver · Joe Kucinski · · 1m 10s
2027 Corvette Oil Leak Fix
GM's 2027 Corvette V-8 may leak oil but has a simple fix.
In brief
GM's 2027 Corvette V-8 may leak oil but has a simple fix. GM's service bulletin PIP6132 addresses potential oil leaks in 2027 Corvettes with the new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine, requiring two oil-pan high-pressure port seals. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
2027 Chevy Corvette Oil Leak Issue
Some 2027 Chevrolet Corvettes equipped with the new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine may experience an oil leak between the oil pan and oil-cooler adapter.
GM Service Bulletin PIP6132
GM issued service bulletin PIP6132 for 2027 Corvettes with the new LS6 engine, noting potential oil leaks under the vehicle.
Oil Leak Symptoms
Engine running may show bubbling around the oil-cooler adapter, with oil visible underneath the vehicle.
Fix for Oil Leak
GM recommends replacing two oil-pan high-pressure port seals between the oil pan and oil-cooler adapter.
Important Notes
The fix requires proper tightening of four oil-cooler adapter bolts in sequence to prevent additional leaks.
Not a Recall
This is a service bulletin, not a recall, so owners should contact Chevrolet dealers for repairs.
The key point
GM's service bulletin PIP6132 addresses potential oil leaks in 2027 Corvettes with the new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine, requiring two oil-pan high-pressure port seals.
