03:52 10-04-2026

Corvette plant shutdowns impact production schedule

Workers at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, have been notified that the assembly line will shut down for five days during three separate periods: starting April 27, May 4, and June 1. This effectively reduces the plant's production schedule by nearly three weeks.

The reason behind this decision is supply chain issues with components for the Chevrolet Corvette.

The timing of these shutdowns is particularly significant. Reports indicate that production of the 2026 Corvette was scheduled to continue until May 29. Now, with the June 1 closure aligning with the planned start of 2027 model year production, a straightforward question arises: will this pause in early June delay the regular rollout of the 2027 Corvette? For now, the situation remains unclear.