Chevy anticipates that production will resume next week.
Chevrolet Corvette production is being halted in Bowling Green (Ky.) due to parts shortages. Chevy doesn’t say what component is out of stock. According to a spokesperson, Automotive News said that the problem was not related to a shortage of semiconductors.
Motor1.com was provided with the following statement by Chevrolet:
Bowling Green Assembly will be closing for the week of March 21st due to temporary part constraints. This includes both the first and second shifts. We expect to resume operations on the week of March 28, after our supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams have worked closely with suppliers to minimize any further impact on production.
Chevy had to cease production of the Corvette several times over the past few years, just like many other vehicles. Parts shortages have not always been the reason for Corvette production being stopped. The Bowling Green factory was struck by a tornado in December 2021. It set off a fire and damaged part of the roof. The tornado also destroyed an employee entrance.
GM had the unplanned task of closing the order books to build the 2021 Corvette. To ensure that the ’22 model could be delivered on time, a parts shortage forced the company to stop assembly. Any orders that were already placed, the company continued to fulfill them.
One stoppage in 2021 lasted around two weeks. The goal was initially to have all components in one week, but this didn’t happen. Chevy claimed that the problem was not due to the shortage of microchips.
The 2021 production pauses did not occur. Motor1.com reported that Chevy had issues building the Corvette October 2020. A UAW strike also delayed the start of the C8 assembly.
A rumor has it that the production of 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 could begin on May 9. It usually takes several weeks for a new vehicle to be assembled.
Chevy must address these production problems as the C8 is still in high demand, but also the Eray hybrid and Z06 are on the horizon. Even ZR1 and Zora versions are rumored to be coming later. They would all be made at the Bowling Green plant.