2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,269miles, 47 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The part named most often is engine, with 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (15) and body and structure (6). 47 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,269 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 127 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Engine18 38%
- Body and structure6 13%
- Electrical system4 8.3%
- Steering4 8.3%
- Exterior lighting3 6.3%
- Air bags2 4.2%
- Fuel system2 4.2%
- Other or unknown1 2.1%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “I was interning the interstate 15 in california and was picking up speed to inter the hwy and my CORVETTE Z06 starting making a knocking sound and lost power and I turned it off and had it looked at my a very well know automotive shop who specializes in GM vehicles. They told me it drop an exhaust valve.”
NHTSA complaint #10818469, filed 2016-01, 51,051 milesElectronic stability control: “I've got a 06 z06 that tries to apply the rt front brake everytime I drive it. This started 3 months ago. I saw a # on th cf.eoa9002. This is a car I paid 72k for that isn't safe to drive at all. This happens everytime I drive it. There are complaints of this from dubai to the us for over a year now and many documented totaled 06 z06's over this.”
NHTSA complaint #10274299, filed 2009-06, 19,600 milesBody and structure: “Hi, there is a known NHTSA bulliten on 05-06 corvettes with roof delamination, well, my 2006 delaminated today but I found the problem before it flew off. I called GM and they said my VIN was outside the recall by ~500 units. I think the recall needs to be expanded as my problem is exactly what NHTSA campaign 06v181000 is discussing and covering.”
NHTSA complaint #10281767, filed 2009-08, 5,675 milesElectrical system: “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 them off. It's dangerous because the visibility on the road for me and other drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11190642, filed 2019-03, 160,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
77% of the 47 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,400 and 47,075 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V491000Dec 23, 2009Structure › Body › Roof and pillarsCovers: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006–2007, Corvette 2005–2007
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…
Recall details for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 → · Check a 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. 127 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 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 18 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 15.
Has the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reported?
Among the 47 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,269 miles and the middle half falls between 12,400 and 47,075 miles; 77% 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.