From Road & Track · Joe Kucinski · · 1m
2027 Corvette V-8 Oil Leak Fix
Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette V-8 leaks oil; fix involves replacing seals.
In brief
Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette V-8 leaks oil; fix involves replacing seals. Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette V-8 engine leaks oil, requiring seal replacement to prevent further issues. Originally reported by Road & Track.
2027 corvette engine update
chevrolet's new 2027 corvette features a 6.7-liter ls6 v-8 engine producing 535 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque.
oil leak issue reported
some 2027 corvettes with the new ls6 engine may develop an oil leak according to gm service bulletin pip6132.
leak symptoms described
technicians may find oil under the vehicle and bubbling around the oil cooler adapter when the engine is running.
fix procedure outlined
gm instructs replacing two oil pan high-pressure port seals between the oil pan and oil cooler adapter.
important repair note
technicians must tighten four oil cooler adapter bolts evenly and in proper sequence to prevent additional leaks.
service bulletin clarification
this is a service bulletin, not a recall; owners should let dealers handle repairs rather than attempting fixes themselves.
In short
Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette V-8 engine leaks oil, requiring seal replacement to prevent further issues.
