2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
51
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
The 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 has received a total of 51 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (26 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (4 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06, potentially affecting up to 22,090 vehicles.
Recall 09V491000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 22,090 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE HAS A REALLY INTENSE SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE CABIN WHEN CARS PARKED OR IN DRIVE.
THE HEAD ISSUE VALVE GUIDE ON THE HEADS WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF SPEC....HAVE REPAIRED CAR TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE '.
THE LAST 2 DAYS WHEN I DRIVE AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS (LOW BEAMS) SHUT OFF. I SWITCH TO THE HIGH BEAMS AND THEY WORK. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE DARK AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT HAPPENS ABOUT 30 OR 40 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING THE CAR. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR 4 OR 5 HOURS AND THEN COME BACK AND THEY START WORKING. IT IS THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER (UBEC) HOUSING I SUSPECT.
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. EXHAUST VALVE DESIGN CAUSES EAR THAT EVENTUALLY BREAKS EXHAUST VALVE AND DESTROYS ENGINE. EXHAUST VALVE LOOSE ENOUGH TO BREAK AND CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE, POSSIBLE FIRE AND/OR FLAMMABLE FLUID LEAKAGE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=WTOA3VLGOES
VEHICLE IS ALWAYS STATIONARY WHEN IT GETS STUCK IN PARK, AND UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. I LET IT SET FOR A FEW MINUTES THEN PUSH START AGAIN. SOMETIMES IT WILL SHIFT INTO GEAR AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT. 50/50 CHANCE ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I INHERITED THIS VEHICLE FROM MY FATHER IN EARLY 2017 WITH 48,000 MILES ON IT. FAST FORWARD TO TODAY 03/09/2018 VEHICLE DOES NOT GO INTO PARK BUT IS "STUCK" IN NEUTRAL, DOES NOT GO INTO PARK OR ANY OTHER GEAR.
Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
- 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 6 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 62 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 (current)
- 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 56 complaints
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