2006 Chevrolet Corvette Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 365 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,830miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 365 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,830 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Red airbag warning light on dashboard comes on and off intermittently. I have learned that when the red light is on, the srs (supplemental restraint system, I.e. Airbag) is not active. This is a clear safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10592859, filed 2014-05, 8,000 miles“On wednesday 7 nov 2012, I was driving home from work at approx 4:30pm and while changing lanes (from the rh lane to the lh lane, to make a left turn in approx half a mile) when the front driver's side tires popped and I spun, crossed the median, cross two southbound lanes, struck an electricity pole, spun again and finally came to rest on the sidewalk & grass. Neither stability control nor traction control activated once the car began to spin (counter clockwise) which created an uncontrollable and unrecoverable spin. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483864, filed 2012-11, 20,000 miles“Air bag light comes on frequently during normal driving. Car has never been in an accident and is in excellent condition otherwise. Air bag light will turn off intermittently during normal driving with no explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #11179836, filed 2019-02, 13,400 miles“Drivers airbag red light on instrument panel stays on frequently. Most of the time it stays lit after starting the car. I have had it pop on after hitting a bump a couple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11094038, filed 2018-05, 92,000 miles“The red airbag / srs indicator will intermittently display on the dash (this began approximately 2 years ago). Initial displays would reset upon cycling the ignition. The display has now been on for three days and has not reset. The dealer only speculates as to the problem and it has not been resolved. Automotive forums indicate that this is a chronic and ongoing problem with this particular make, model, and year vehicle. The concern is that the srs system is non-functional during these intermittent times and presents a significant driver safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10621934, filed 2014-08, 65,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 10 | 12% |
| 2010 | 14 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 26 | 8% |
| 2006 | 14 | 4% |
| 2005 | 44 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 16 | 47% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
62 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
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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