Incomplete 2023 Z06's Piling Up In Bowling Green

Drone photos of a parking lot taken adjacent to the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky show hundreds of 2023 Corvette Z06 units in densely-packed rows, while they await completion.

The images were recently published by CorvetteBlogger and potentially explain why many 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 buyers have not yet received the vehicles they ordered.

Although it's unclear what components are in short supply, these unfinished Corvette Z06 units may be waiting for carbon fiber trim. GM's suppliers seem to be experiencing difficulty in getting enough carbon fiber parts manufactured for the automaker's needs. This in turn leads to production bottlenecks and long waits for customers who ordered vehicles featuring carbon fiber in particular.

Notably, about 20 percent of all 2023 Corvette Z06 units were ordered with the optional Z07 Performance Package (RPO code Z07). This package includes a carbon fiber aero package with a larger front splitter, front-corner dive planes, a rear wing and underbody strakes. Several 2023 Corvette Z06 buyers indicated on social media that their Z07-equipped Vettes have indeed been delayed, placed on "3800" status by GM for months with no explanation to their dealers. Other carbon fiber parts are possibly also unavailable, including carbon fiber packages for the cabin.

A few customers have even received their Corvette Z06 order with carbon fiber parts omitted and a corresponding credit shown on the window sticker. Customers also responded to the drone images of Vette supercars seemingly parked and waiting for parts by stating their purchases have been in "3800" status for a good part of the year, without knowing the specific reason.

GM eventually responded to release of the pictures with an emailed statement. While light on specifics, the response appeared to confirm the theories, saying the auto "industry continues to experience temporary parts shortages" and that "we are building some vehicles without specific parts and will retrofit those vehicles as the parts become available."

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Source: Rhian Hunt - GM Authority

Posted 10/6/23