2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Corvette Z06 has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst among 4 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 48 complaints, 1 recall, 3 crashes, and 2 fires, with engine and brake issues topping the list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Corvette Z06 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 48
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine18 (38%)
- Brakes15 (31%)
- Structure & Body6 (13%)
- Electrical System4 (8%)
- Steering4 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (8%)
- Airbags2 (4%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Exhaust valve heads reportedly snapped off and fell into the cylinder, puncturing the engine block and causing sudden power loss.
- Owners describe the active handling system locking up a front brake unexpectedly, causing the car to veer or spin without warning.
- The removable roof panel reportedly tore loose or flew off at highway speed, in some cases even after dealers replaced it once already.
- Some owners said their VIN fell just outside the roof recall range despite showing the same delamination problem covered by the campaign.
- One owner reported the roof making noises over bumps, then found a seized bolt from a recall repair that used the wrong hardware.
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V491000Dec 23, 2009Structure & Body22,090 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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, wind noise, poor roof panel fit, roof panel movement/bounce when a door or hatch is closed, or a water leak in the headliner.
Risk: 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.
2006 compared with other Corvette Z06 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2006 Z06 a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking it 2nd worst out of 4 model years tracked. Engine problems make up 38% of complaints and brakes 31%.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Corvette Z06?
- Engine trouble is the top complaint area, with 18 complaints, 2 fires, and a median failure mileage of 37,670 miles. Owners describe exhaust valve heads breaking off and damaging the cylinder block.
- Does the 2006 Corvette Z06 have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 09V491000) covers the removable roof panel, whose adhesive could fail and let the panel separate from the frame on 2006-2007 Z06 models.
- What year Corvette Z06 should I avoid?
- Among 2005-2008 Z06 model years, 2008 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2005 scores 0 with a Good verdict. The 2006 model sits in between with a Caution verdict.