2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette Z06 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. That ranks 4th out of 4 Corvette Z06 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 60% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 64,052 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights (EA13007) — opened Aug 23, 2013, closed Jun 24, 2014, led to recall 14V251000.
- Loss of Low Beam Headlights (PE13013) — opened May 6, 2013, closed Aug 26, 2013.
- Electronic Stability Control (EA09002) — opened Jan 14, 2009, closed May 11, 2010, led to recall 10V172000.
- Electronic stability control malfunction (PE08056) — opened Sep 17, 2008, closed Jan 14, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My question is; i own a 2005 corvette c6 and have been having problems with my steering column which is the tilt and telescoping. Such as not being able to start it. I am lucky that my brakes haven't locked up on me yet. During my research i found that you had began a safety recall on april 30…
The active handling appears while driving on a city street and it seems the wheel brake is applied causing me to lose control of the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud popping noise was present. The locking mechanism for the roof top malfunctioned, causing the top to eject from the vehicle. During the incident, the passenger in the vehicle suffered a laceration to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. While driving 30 mph, the hard top cover detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the active handling control for the brakes automatically engaged, which caused the vehicle to crash into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle exhibited an unusual snapping noise from the roof. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven over uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the…
Other Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Corvette Z06 | 48 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette Z06 | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 Corvette Z06 | 48 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Owners most often report structure, steering, service brakes problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corvette Z06 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.