2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (2) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 114 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 60%
- Steering2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “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 face. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10714627, filed 2015-05, 80,000 milesSteering: “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, 2010, NHTSA 10v172000, regarding the tilt and telescoping steering wheel on my year and model of vehicle. I contacted my Chevrolet dealership yesterday about this and scheduling to have them put in the bypass to column lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161349, filed 2018-12, 63,104 milesBrakes: “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 contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 4/13/15 updated 9/18/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10676975, filed 2015-01, 90,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,104 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 114 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. 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.
- 11009461Sep 26, 2024Suspension, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires…
- 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need…
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging…
Other model years of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 48 | 28,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 45 | 30,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 48 | 22,269 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 63,104 and 80,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.