2006 Chevrolet Corvette problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (56) · Fuel/Propulsion System (47) · Structure:body:roof And Pillars (40)
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304 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-05-14 · campaign 14V251000 · 103,158 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Risk: The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
Steering:column 2010-04-26 · campaign 10V172000 · 40,028 vehicles
Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE MESSAGE, "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" WILL APPEAR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES MAY APPLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RI
Risk: IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE MOVEMENT, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service bulletins (830)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-07 · PIC4793C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pic provides a diagnostic check to help technicians test for a weak hydraulic cylinder on a power folding top.
Showing the 6 most recent of 830 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-12-02 · Structure“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. the contact became aware that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v491000 (structure). the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall part was no longer available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for …”
2025-10-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2006 corvette convertible. has a strong gas smell after filling up. i understand this is a common problem, but chevrolet will not acknowledge it. the gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upo…”
2025-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.…”
2025-05-11 · Engine“we were driving 55 and the car stalled. this has happened several times. been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. very scary…”
2025-01-29 · Steering“i purchased this car from a dealer in sarasota florida. driving it home from the dealer, i was driving approximately 70 mph on [xxx] near sarasota. the vehicle suddenly braked and pulled to the left simultaneously. i have taken it to a repair shop that specializes in corvettes, and trying to id the problem. in doing research, evidently it is re…”
2025-01-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. this issue is currently awaiting to be inspected but for the meantime, it’s parked inside a garage where it completely fills the area with said odor. this is particularly unsafe due to our water heater also being located in this section of the house. gas smell first appeared about…”
2025-01-06 · Structure“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. the contact received recall notifications of nhtsa campaign number: 09v491000 (structure) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was no longer equipped with the recalled part. the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. …”
2024-12-02 · Structure“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v491000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact h…”
2024-11-05 · Structure“the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v491000(structure); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. no further information was provided. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not…”
2023-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong smell of fuel after driven with more than 1/2 tank of fuel. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.