GM Authority learned last week that the 2023 Corvette was no longer available to order with the optional Edge Red painted brake calipers (RPO code H6N) due to a supplier constraint. Now, it’s been revealed the Engine Cover in Edge Red (RPO RCC) is also unavailable on the mid-engine sports car as GM continues to grapple with supplier constraints of various types.
The Engine Cover in Edge Red is typically offered as a $525 option on the 2023 Corvette Stingray in the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT trim levels. This component was also included as standard equipment on the 70the Anniversary Edition package, which was available on the range-topping 3LT trim level only, however the 70th Anniversary Edition package is currently under a supplier constraint as well, so its absence won’t affect the package in the traditional sense. The painted engine cover cannot be ordered on the 2023 Corvette Convertible, as the retracting hardtop alters the design of the engine bay to the point where it is no longer visible.
While buyers of the 2023 Corvette Stingray coupe can no longer order an Edge Red engine cover, this component is still available to order in Sterling Silver (RPO RCD). The Sterling Silver cover may not be as eye-catching as the bright red one, although some might argue that it still looks far superior to the factory black plastic intake manifold that it covers up.
GM has experienced unprecedented demand for the C8 Corvette across the Stingray and new Z06 model lines, however various supply chain setbacks such as this engine cover shortage have hampered production output. As we reported earlier this month, production of the highly sought-after 2023 Corvette Z06 is also extremely limited at the moment due to various supply chain setbacks, forcing GM stop taking new sold orders for the nameplate for the time being. Production of the 2023 Corvette Stingray and Z06 takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling green plant in Kentucky.
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Yeah. Can o paint – autozone about $12.50 where I am. I am still working out raised lettering on the Corvette part.
GM Part Direct has over 400 in stock Edge Red Engine Covers. Doesn’t GM know this and ship them to the factory. I just bought one for my new 23 to be built in two weeks.
I have a question. When Chevrolet says an option can no longer be ordered, does that apply to new orders or also those already in their system? My order has both the edge red brake calipers and engine cover. And if it applies to all orders, does the car get built with the basic features or does Chevrolet substitute say the bright red calipers for the edge red?
Good question. My 70th Anniversary HTC has a TPW or 08/29 and is still not built.
Really folks the more I read I really think General Motors needs to cancel the Corvette completely and other cars too and just go out of business and allow the Chinese to go ahead and take over they’re going to anyway start learning Chinese and get used to being a Slave
I believe it only applies to new orders bit I’d talk to the dealer. Same thing happened to me on my 2023 coupe this spring regarding mag ride and Z51 that was under constraint at the time. It came in with every option I ordered. So all good with my new Z51 coupe with front lift, mag ride in Accelerate Yellow. (Also got the edge red engine cover and calipers but they were not constrained at that time). Good luck it’ll be with the wait!
Is there anything GM can supply? Let’s see what tomorrow brings…
Don’t worry, Corvette fans. Mary Barra has sent down orders from on high that the customer can have their plastic engine color IN ANY COLOR THEY WANT! This will be done by giving each new Corvette buyer a voucher for ONE can of enamel spray paint in the color of their choice, to be redeemed at any Home Depot Paint Department.
Customers wishing to prime their plastic engine color before color coating it are advised that GM will not be liable for this financial purchase…….
Marry Barra would have a hard time managing a Day-Care center.
We’re talking about paint here guys. Yes, there are industry supply constraints, but with these continuing constraint announcements on nickel dime items one cannot help but question if GM’s sourcing and supplier management is just that bad – or if there’s something else going on. There’s more to this story.