MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Corvette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
365
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2006 365 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2006 365 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2020 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1985 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1997 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2001 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2003 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 532 complaints 2006: 365 complaints 2006 365 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2015 2016: 104 complaints 2017: 256 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025

2006: 365 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000278
2001203
2002157
200385
2004217
2005532
2006365
2007341
2008541
2009151
201084
201185
201256
201382
201463
201564
2016104
2017256
201851
2019148
202034
202113
202221
202326
202421
202511

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

17% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at speeds above 25 MPH, the ABS system failed, causing the front brakes to activate without the driver depressing the brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19

Also filed under Electrical system and service brakes

Structure

17% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 30 MPH the removable roof disengaged and crashed into another vehicle. There was no police report filed. The current mileage was 15,442 and the failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-14

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a recall notice (The campaign number was unavailable). He stated that the roof detached from the vehicle and struck his son on the head.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-04

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 49 reports

Electrical system

12% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

12% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing column and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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Steering wheel locked while driving

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-23

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while traveling 50 MPH the service active handling system light illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and veered to the left through traffic before hitting a wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-10-14Steering05V455000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2006Complaint volume 365 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. R
    2006-10-19Structure06V181000 On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2008-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-01-14 Electronic stability control malfunction
  5. I
    2009-01-14Engineering analysisClosed 2010-05-11 Electronic Stability Control
  6. R
    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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  7. R
    2010-04-30Steering10V172000 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).…

    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…

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  8. I
    2013-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-08-26 Loss of Low Beam Headlights
  9. I
    2013-08-23Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-24 Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
  10. R
    2015-01-02Electrical system, exterior lighting14V251000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 63 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 49 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V455000 · Steering
  • Recall 06V181000 · Structure
  • Recall 09V491000 · Structure
  • Recall 10V172000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V251000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.