2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette Z06 years
- About as many complaints as other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. That is the most of any Corvette Z06 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (18 complaints, 38%), typically at around 37,670 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 48owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 38% | 37,670 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 31% | 12,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 13% | 7,862 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% | 30,670 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 8% | 32,538 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 6% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 38,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 16,909 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
Risk: If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
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.
The front lights of the car one of them isn't working. I believe this isn't the first complain about this kind of car. It is dangerous to be driving on the road. I have to continue to put my high beams on for them to work. At times both the lights are on and with time driving it will turn one of…
Valve rattle, not driving vehicle to keep from dropping valve......costs $4k for repair to heads....31000 miles... If i drive it and drop valve, will cost $18k to replace engine assembly.....long term value of vehicle decreases with non-matching numbers vehicle. One helluva way to treat customers…
I never received any notice from gm, but i brought it to the dealer's attention while i was in for a recall repair in 2008. I told the tech that my traction control, active stability control, wasn't working properly. When i received the car back the tech said the traction control is fixed and…
I recently had my valves tested by a local shop since ive heard from other owners that the ls7 valves drop at any given time. I had two valves out of specs and have to get it fixed in order to save engine from future damage. My car currently has 52,241 miles.
I had a friend who had an engine failure on this same engine due to a failed exhaust valve. The valve guides were extremely worn on his car causing the valve failure. Due to his failure and many others like it, i removed my heads and inspected. Sure enough, they were significantly beyond general…
Other Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years
← 2005 Corvette Z06 · 2007 Corvette Z06 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Corvette Z06 | 48 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette Z06 | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 | 48 | 1 |
| 2005 Corvette Z06 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Owners most often report engine, electronic stability control (esc), structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.