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12 Exterior Paint Color Options What exterior colors are available on the C8 2021 Corvette? There are 12 exterior paint choices including four gloss options, six metallics, and two premium tintcoats. The choices include shades of grayscale to multiple blues and reds along with a vibrant yellow and orange option. Eight of the twelve 2021 Corvette color options…
Looking to decode a 2021 Corvette RPO (Regular Production Option) code? Check out the tables below. The following is a list of Regular Production Option (RPO) Codes for a 2021 Corvette. A Regular Production Option (RPO) is General Motors standard coding for vehicle configuration options. These codes are a combination of 3 alphanumeric characters and…
The C4 Corvette generation included turbine, sawblade and A-Mold style wheels. The Crew at Corvette Salvage wrote this guide to reflect the wheel/rim changes from 1984 to 1996 Corvette models. 1984 Corvette Wheels | 1985 Corvette Wheels | 1986 Corvette Wheels | 1987 Corvette Wheels | 1988 Corvette Wheels | 1989 Corvette Wheels | 1990…
What is an EPROM/Memcal Chip? An EPROM or erasable programmable read-only memory, is a type of programmable read-only memory (PROM) chip that retains its data when its power supply is switched off. EPROM refers to chips which are attached to the Engine Control Module (ECM) from 1982 to 1985. GM changed the name of this chip to a Memcal chip in…
What is Window Indexing? The window indexing feature in a C6 Corvette is used to lower the window approximately 1/8-inch when the door is opened. This allows the top edge of the window to clear the weatherstripping that it sits in. When the door is closed, the window indexing will return the window back to…
This guide is designed to help you understand the VATS Key and determine which resistance value your Corvette’s Body Control Module will respond to. If at any time you have questions, please visit our Support section to open up a support ticket. VATS Explained The VATS acronym stands for Vehicle Anti-Theft System and is also…
In this article, the Crew at Corvette Salvage has organized color charts which show the available exterior and interior color combinations for 1968 to 1982 Corvette models. Each year has a separate color chart which includes interior cloth, leather and/or vinyl color codes, as well as exterior color codes. If there is additional information which…
What is a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)? A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is a systematic coding structure used by a Corvette to signal that an issue has occurred. Each DTC consists of one letter and four digits, such as B0605, and corresponds to a specific error/fault. When a component or system is not operating within…
General Motors began outfitting Corvette models with an RPO Code Label (Service Parts Identification Label) in 1984. This label is used to identify specific vehicle production options, paint color codes and paint types. Since the first sticker was placed inside of a Corvette, the placement of the RPO Codes Label has changed seven times. The…
Beginning in 2018, General Motors added a QR Code to the Certification label on all Corvette models. This new QR code includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), RPO Codes and other information that identify the content of the Corvette. What is a QR Code? A QR Code is a simple barcode that offers information in…