2006 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 12%of 365 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,321miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 12% of the 365 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,321 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently when I made a turn in front of on coming traffic the Corvette steering did not return to center I almost hit he vehicle at the stop sign !!!!!! I also notice the ABS light on”
NHTSA complaint #11257789, filed 2019-09, 130,000 miles“In 2010, there was a recall on my vehicle for steering wheel position sensor. The issue was the service active handling warning notice was intermittently appearing in the driver information center. The remedy was to install a plastic clip. This remedy did not fix the issue and I was told I needed a new steering wheel position sensor and that it was not covered by the recall and it would be at my expense. I did not have the repair done at that time because I rarely drive the car, and the problem was intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937597, filed 2016-12, 8,700 miles“I have a 2006 Corvette, the service active handling message came on while driving . I carried it to my dealer and they installed a clip in the steering column and charged $130.”
NHTSA complaint #10278790, filed 2009-07, 56,000 miles“Attention needed!! Active handling system very dangerous failure mode!!! Driving at 50mph the active handling system suddenly (and very violently) locks up both front and rear passenger wheels, bringing the car to a halt while throwing the vehicle to the left lane. The dealership said since they couldn't duplicate the event or find a computer code to verify, then can do nothing to help me. This is a very dangerous failure mode!! Very easily I could have killed a pedestrian / motorcyclist in the lane to my left!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10233639, filed 2008-07, 9,500 miles“Re: current investigation number ea09-002. Multiple incidents of service active handling message about once a month. Took to dealer in 2012, replaced steering angle sensor - chevy supposedly paid part, charged me $400. Problem is starting to occur again. This vehicle was made in march 2006 and was outside the recall VIN range. Luckily no handling issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10496610, filed 2013-02, 3,500 milesRelated recalls
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- 05V455000Oct 5, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the…Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2005–2006, Silverado 2005–2006, GMC Sierra 2005–2006 +12 more
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- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 12% |
| 2005 | 76 | 14% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 32 | 38% |
| 2002 | 59 | 38% |
| 2001 | 88 | 43% |
| 2000 | 169 | 61% |
| 1999 | 194 | 63% |
| 1998 | 215 | 54% |
| 1997 | 95 | 62% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
62 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsAir bags
14 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 29, 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