Model year record

2006 Chevrolet Corvette

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 450 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V251000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
103,158
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-14
Owners notified
2015-01-02

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.

Safety risk

The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V172000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
40,028
Reported to NHTSA
2010-04-26
Owners notified
2010-04-30

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE MESSAGE, "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" WILL APPEAR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES MAY APPLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE MOVEMENT, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V491000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
22,090
Reported to NHTSA
2009-12-23
Owners notified
2010-04-21

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V181000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
30,793
Reported to NHTSA
2006-05-24
Owners notified
2006-10-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.

Safety risk

IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL ROOF PANEL-TO- FRAME SEPARATION AND ADD THE SPECIFIED ADHESIVE FOAM OR REPLACE THE ROOF WITH ONE HAVING ADHESIVE FOAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V455000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
123,592
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-05
Owners notified
2005-10-14

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting5984,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5251,000 mi
Electrical system4358,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars405,500 mi
Steering3938,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3724,000 mi
Power train3032,022 mi
Engine2529,000 mi
Service brakes2250,000 mi
Air bags1434,830 mi
Structure1425,000 mi
Unknown or other1030,000 mi
Structure: body813,700 mi
Traction control system735,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic526,130 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling360,000 mi
Seats329,900 mi
Steering: column320,000 mi
Suspension326,130 mi
Wheels312,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility218,000 mi
Structure: frame and members215,400 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery112,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers193,200 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine and engine cooling: engine121,113 mi
Equipment158,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train: automatic transmission115,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly14,191 mi
Power train: manual transmission150 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor11,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, electric112,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar19,500 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device127,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1707 mi
Structure: body: door150,000 mi
Tires120,000 mi
Tires: valve158,000 mi
Visibility14,800 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear115 mi
Wheels: rim1300 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.