2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
58% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 45 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 48 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
58% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Valve broke and locked up engine. Car skidded off highway and was destroyed. I was driving on interstate and it was raining. No indication of problem before…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-04
My 10,000 mile 2007 heads are at ahp for rebuilding. They reported back that 1 exhaust and 3 intake guides were worn past the service limit. Several others were close or at the limit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-04
'Takata recall' just bought a 2007 Z06 corvette and lately I've been seeing a lot of complaints about the valve stems breaking and causing catastrophic engine failture causing the power steering and breaks to fail so now I have to pay 5000.00 + to...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-22
Exterior lighting
9% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The low beams randomly stop working, after the engine heats up to operating temperature, and almost caused an accident. The behavior then repeats every time the car is used (Not a one-time event).
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11
Electronic stability control (esc)
9% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Front left brake lockup - service active handing system error.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-17
Power train
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing driveline.
Show complaint excerpts
My vehicle is a 2007 Corvette ZO6 with approx 5000 miles. I noticed loud noises from the rear differential. I thought I had a flat or someone had tampered with my vehicle. There was no visible sign of the cause of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-18
Wheels
7% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The right front OEM wheel on the vehicle had several spokes that were busted completely in half. There was no abuse to the wheel, no impact or curb rash of any kind. The vehicle has never been raced or operated on any kind of track environment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2010-04-21Structure09V491000 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…
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.
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2013-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-08-26 Loss of Low Beam Headlights
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2013-08-23Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-24 Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V491000 · Structure
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.