Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 141 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (model years 2005–2008). The most reported problem area is engine (69 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (22 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2008048 61
2007145 10
2006148 32
200505 10

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2008 (48), 2006 (48) and 2007 (45). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (5).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Engine69 3 of 4
Electronic stability control (ESC)22 3 of 4
Fuel/propulsion system16 3 of 4
Power train9 3 of 4
Steering8 3 of 4

All 1 recall

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
09V491000Dec 23, 2009 Structure: body, roof and pillars2006–200722,090

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 3 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.