2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Roof and pillars (structure)
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…
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.
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,816 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 beam”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2019 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 21, 2017 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6/7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 1 | 48 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 1 | 45 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 0 | 48 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
How do I know if my 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V491000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.