What year Chevrolet Corvette Z06 should I avoid?

The 2008 model year is the one to avoid, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. It has a complaint index of 100, the highest among 2005-2008, and reports of 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 1 death.

Which Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years are best?

No year earns a Best verdict. The 2005 and 2007 model years are rated Good, though 2005's verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.

Is the 2006 Corvette Z06 reliable?

The 2006 Corvette Z06 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 48 complaints, including 3 crashes and 2 fires. Its top problem area is the engine.

What is the most common problem with the Corvette Z06?

Across 2005-2008, engine problems are the most reported issue, accounting for 71 of 146 total complaints, or 49 percent, followed by brakes at 18 percent and fuel system at 14 percent.

Does the 2008 Corvette Z06 have any recalls?

NHTSA data shows no recall campaigns listed for the 2008 model year, though it still has the highest complaint index of the four years covered.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

Avoid the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, which has the highest complaint index (100) among these years, along with 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 1 death reported. The 2005 and 2007 years are rated Good, and 2006 is Caution due to its complaint index of 67.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2008

Model years: 4; 2005–2008
NHTSA complaints: 146
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 3
Top problem area: Engine

Corvette Z06 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	Good	0	5	1	0	0	Structure & Body	—	—
2006	Caution	67	48	3	2	1	Engine	—	—
2007	Good	33	45	1	0	1	Engine	—	—
2008	Avoid	100	48	6	1	0	Engine	—	—

Corvette Z06 years to avoid: what went wrong

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Index 100 · 48 complaints · 0 recalls

The 2008 Corvette Z06 carries a complaint index of 100, the highest of all four model years, and ranks worst overall. NHTSA complaints show engine problems made up 54 percent of issues for this year, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles. Fuel system complaints followed at 31 percent, failing around 40,022 miles. Owners also reported brake and steering-sensor malfunctions, including active handling system failures that owners linked to crashes, and one electrical fire from a factory navigation unit. NHTSA logged 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 1 death for this year, with no recalls issued.

2008 engine problems →2008 fuel system problems →

Most common Chevy Corvette Z06 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine71 (49%)
Brakes26 (18%)
Fuel System20 (14%)
Electrical System11 (8%)
Steering10 (7%)
Structure & Body9 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain9 (6%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
Other4 (3%)
Airbags2 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Chevrolet Corvette Z06 should I avoid?: The 2008 model year is the one to avoid, based on NHTSA complaints and recalls. It has a complaint index of 100, the highest among 2005-2008, and reports of 6 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 1 death.
Which Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years are best?: No year earns a Best verdict. The 2005 and 2007 model years are rated Good, though 2005's verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
Is the 2006 Corvette Z06 reliable?: The 2006 Corvette Z06 is rated Caution, with a complaint index of 67 and 48 complaints, including 3 crashes and 2 fires. Its top problem area is the engine.
What is the most common problem with the Corvette Z06?: Across 2005-2008, engine problems are the most reported issue, accounting for 71 of 146 total complaints, or 49 percent, followed by brakes at 18 percent and fuel system at 14 percent.
Does the 2008 Corvette Z06 have any recalls?: NHTSA data shows no recall campaigns listed for the 2008 model year, though it still has the highest complaint index of the four years covered.