2006 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 16%of 365 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,443miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 16% of the 365 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,443 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.
“I had separation on my original top and received the fix as described in the recall memo by GM, however, the new top with the fix is separating also. I don't know how long before GM stops trying to patch the problem. They need to make the top one piece.”
NHTSA complaint #10168309, filed 2006-09, 2,580 miles“While driving about 45 MPH I heard a popping sound and then wind noise. I then saw light coming through between the windshield and top. The top had delaminated from the driver side across the front and about 3/4th of the passenger side. I have both tops for this car ( the painted top and the clear top )it was the painted top that delaminated. I removed the painted top and put on the clear top. I took the car to the dealer and they have ordered a new top for the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163546, filed 2006-07, 2,290 miles“2006 Corvette coupe top defect report. The bonding of the shell skin to the frame of my corvettes portable painted top came loose and nearly caused an accident on the highway. I was able to grab the shell and bring the car to a controlled stop. The dealer told me my car was not on the recall list, but they will fix the problem. I also have a clear tented top that may have the same defect, but they have not responded to my request to determine if the defect exists in the clear tented top. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164718, filed 2006-08, 7,424 miles“This complaint is about a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a painted roof. My roof had started making noises about 3 weeks prior to my complaint. Shortly after I had noticed that the rear part of the plastic roof had completely separated from the metal frame to which it was glued. I took the car in to the dealer for action and they informed me that they would order a new roof, but that it would take 4-5 weeks to get the new top and that it would take another week or so to get it painted to match my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159577, filed 2006-06, 12,571 miles“I purchased a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette in january of this year and have been hearing there was going to be a safety recall on the removable tops. There have been some instances of the tops flying off of the cars at highway speeds. My cars top has come completely off and is undrivable. I am currently working with GM and my local dealership to get this resolved but all I am getting is back talk from the GM representative. All I did to get my top to come off was shut the drivers side door one day and it popped up and almost fell off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162157, filed 2006-07, 11,075 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 2005–2007, Corvette Z06 2006–2007
- 06V181000May 24, 2006On certain 2005-2006 chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10210316Mar 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10170477Dec 17, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
62 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSteering
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 27, 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