2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,862miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 13% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,862 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 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“I own a 2006 CORVETTE Z06 and there has previously been a recall on the roof panel. The roof panel has been making noises when going over bumps and turns, so I took it in to reliable Chevrolet in albuquerque, nm. Upon further inspection, the technician noticed one of the bolts that holds the roof in place was seized up and the hardware used to perform the roof recall was not the correct hardware for the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263687, filed 2009-03, 22,000 miles“My fiberglass roof (fixed) on my 2006 z06 flew off on the freeway going about 60 MPH in the #4 (fast) lane. I had just taken it to the dealer to get if looked at and they ordered me a new one. While waiting, I had strong tape across the front so no air would get in. As I was driving today, I heard some wind noise and as I slowed down,it come off. I looked in my rear view mirror and I saw the top about 20 feet in the air and 50 yards behind me!!! I before this incident, I had to go to 2 dealers and GM themselves before I got help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282825, filed 2009-09, 3,550 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud thumping sound. He discovered that the entire roof panel had torn off of the vehicle. The manufacturer referred him to the dealer for further review. No repairs have been made and the vehicle currently has no roof. The failure and current mileages were 7,723. Updated 01/06/09. Updated 01/06/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10251985, filed 2008-12, 7,723 milesRelated recalls
- 09V491000Dec 23, 2009General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06…Covers: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006–2007, Corvette 2005–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10078604Apr 5, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10084683Oct 15, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology