Does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most recent reported on December 23, 2009 (Structure: body, roof and pillars). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (18 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (15).

How many 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 48 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls and problems

1 recall and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls

Structure: body, roof and pillars

NHTSA campaign 09V491000 · reported December 23, 2009 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 22,090 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate. If there is a partial separation, the driver may notice one or more symptoms, such as a snapping noise when driving over bumps, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
The risk: If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was being driven, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
The fix: Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine18
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Structure6
Electrical system4
Power train4
Steering4
Exterior lighting3
Air bags2
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 22, 2019 · Electrical system · 160,000 miles
THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THEM OFF. IT'S…

Nov 21, 2017 · Electrical system · 31,000 miles
VALVE RATTLE, NOT DRIVING VEHICLE TO KEEP FROM DROPPING VALVE......COSTS $4K FOR REPAIR TO HEADS....31000 MILES... IF I DRIVE IT AND DROP VALVE, WILL COST $18K TO REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....LONG TERM VALUE OF VEHICLE DECREASES WITH NON-MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE. ONE HELLUVA WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS THAT SPEND $85K ON A…

Sep 28, 2017 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 2,500 miles
I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM GM, BUT I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION WHILE I WAS IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR IN 2008. I TOLD THE TECH THAT MY TRACTION CONTROL, ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL, WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THE TECH SAID THE TRACTION CONTROL IS FIXED AND WORKING FINE. I DIDN'T…

Feb 15, 2017 · Engine · 52,241 miles
I RECENTLY HAD MY VALVES TESTED BY A LOCAL SHOP SINCE IVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE LS7 VALVES DROP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I HAD TWO VALVES OUT OF SPECS AND HAVE TO GET IT FIXED IN ORDER TO SAVE ENGINE FROM FUTURE DAMAGE. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS 52,241 MILES.

Oct 26, 2016 · Engine · 55,000 miles
I HAD A FRIEND WHO HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THIS SAME ENGINE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. THE VALVE GUIDES WERE EXTREMELY WORN ON HIS CAR CAUSING THE VALVE FAILURE. DUE TO HIS FAILURE AND MANY OTHERS LIKE IT, I REMOVED MY HEADS AND INSPECTED. SURE ENOUGH, THEY WERE SIGNIFICANTLY BEYOND GENERAL MOTORS PUBLISHED…

Corvette Z06 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	0	5	1	0
2006	1	48	3	2
2007	1	45	1	0
2008	0	48	6	1

Across all years, the 2006 Corvette Z06 has the most complaints (48). All Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most recent reported on December 23, 2009 (Structure: body, roof and pillars). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?: Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (18 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (15).
How many 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 48 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 22, 2019.