2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
The 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Structurebodyroof And Pillars (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY QUESTION IS; I OWN A 2005 CORVETTE C6 AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY STEERING COLUMN WHICH IS THE TILT AND TELESCOPING. SUCH AS NOT BEING ABLE TO START IT. I AM LUCKY THAT MY BRAKES HAVEN'T LOCKED UP ON ME YET. DURING MY RESEARCH I FOUND THAT YOU HAD BEGAN A SAFETY RECALL ON APRIL 30, 2010, NHTSA 10V172000, REGARDING THE TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL ON MY YEAR AND MODEL OF VEHICLE. I CONTACTED MY CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY ABOUT THIS AND SCHEDULING TO HAVE THEM PUT IN THE BYPASS TO COLUMN LOCK. I MENTIONED THE SAFETY RECALL AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS ONLY ONE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE, LIGHTS. WHY ISN'T MY CAR APPROVED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL OF 2010, WHEN SHE MEETS ALL OF THE CRITERIA?
THE ACTIVE HANDLING APPEARS WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND IT SEEMS THE WHEEL BRAKE IS APPLIED CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS PRESENT. THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ROOF TOP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE TOP TO EJECT FROM THE VEHICLE. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A LACERATION TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HARD TOP COVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE HANDLING CONTROL FOR THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN UPDATED 9/18/2017*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HARD TOP COVER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE HANDLING CONTROL FOR THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN UPDATED 9/18/2017*CN
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18-NA-346 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Start and/or Service Electronic Steering Column Lock System Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC).
4702 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE WITH APPROACH LIGHTS ON. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
- 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 62 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 51 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 56 complaints
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