2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 8% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,538 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the freeway at approx. 65 MPH. , the steering wheel on my car took control of itself and jerked to the left: on the dash pod it stated service active handling system . I pulled the car over as soon as I could do so safely and shut the car off. After restarting it the warning went away and the steering returned to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10811989, filed 2015-12, 47,075 miles“There is 2 recalls on my 06 z06 which was built in 11/05. ! Is the roof coming off and the other is the steering wheel poisoning sensor. I was is contact with the NHTSA campaign id number : 10v172000 on this. Gm and my dealer keeps telling me my car is out of warrenty. This isn't warranty and my car has both problems and the dealer has been told for 2 yrs about these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10330038, filed 2010-05, 18,000 miles“Rarely, during low speeds (under 15 MPH), while driving straight, the left rear wheel will lock up, inducing a harsh left turn, unstable maneuvering, and causing the motor to attempt to stall. Steering is extremely unstable and violent and operator has to fight against the car wanting to turn left by applying extreme right to the steering wheel. The only remedy is to engage and disengage the clutch several times until the left rear wheel unlocks. Symptoms have not occurred during normal traffic speeds (above 15 MPH). …”
NHTSA complaint #10781264, filed 2015-10, 97,498 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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