2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
441
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has received a total of 441 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STEERING:COLUMN. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (59 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (49 complaints), and Electrical System (42 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, potentially affecting up to 422,819 vehicles.
Recall 14V251000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 103,158 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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:...
View full details →Recall 14V251000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 103,158 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
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:...
View full details →Recall 10V172000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 40,028 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE MOVEMENT, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
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.
View full details →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 →Recall 06V181000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 30,793 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 05V455000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 123,592 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
441 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V491000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall part was no longer available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part had been discontinued. The contact was advised to purchase the part from a junkyard or to order an entire roof from the dealer at his expense. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Strong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.
We were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. Very scary
We were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. Very scary
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC4588C — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PIC directs technicians into some common areas to inspect when dealing with a folding top that appears to be misaligned.
PIC4793C — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This PIC provides a diagnostic check to help technicians test for a weak hydraulic cylinder on a power folding top.
PIC6378 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
This Preliminary Information communicates helpful information on diagnosing general customer concerns related to a power folding top.
09-04-20-001E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information to address a chatter noise during low speed tight turn conditions (i.e. parking lot, driveway, etc.) primarily during cooler ambient temperatures.
PIC5491J — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS POWERED DOWN REMOVE POWER TO THE ONSTAR MODULE FOR FIVE MINUTES. AFTER THE POWER...
13146 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PSR-Low-Beam Headlamps Inoperative
09-07-30-004J — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install a 3-5-rev clutch housing inspection and repair to correct the customers concern of Slips in Reverse or Third, Delayed Reverse or Drive Engagement and MIL on.
SB-0000178781-A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC4299A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This Preliminary information communicates the hard-to-find paint code for the rear hatch area of the vehicle. The technician is to use paint code WA167A to paint these areas.
100089017W — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 281 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 191 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 126 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 257 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 716 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 433 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 620 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 177 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 90 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 98 complaints
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