2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Corvette Z06 has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 3rd out of 4 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other years. Engine problems dominate, making up 60% of its 45 complaints, with one recall for roof panel adhesive.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #3 of 4 Corvette Z06 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 45
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2007 Chevy Corvette Z06 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine27 (60%)
- Brakes5 (11%)
- Electrical System5 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (9%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Steering3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Other1 (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 guides wear excessively and can cause a valve to break, sometimes destroying the engine.
- An engine valve has broken and locked up the engine without warning while driving, in one case causing a crash off the highway.
- The steering column tilt pivot pins can work loose and fall out of place.
- A false "service active handling" warning has triggered unexpected front brake application while driving.
- Low-beam headlights have suddenly cut out at night due to a headlamp control circuit issue, sometimes at highway speed.
- A front wheel has cracked at multiple spokes with no impact or track use reported.
2007 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.
2007 compared with other Corvette Z06 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 Z06 has a complaint index of 33, the second-lowest of the four model years tracked, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Z06 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Corvette Z06?
- Engine issues account for 60% of complaints, including exhaust valve guide wear that can lead to valve breakage. Brakes, electrical system, and transmission issues each make up smaller shares.
- Does the 2007 Corvette Z06 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2007 Z06, covering roof panel adhesive on 2005–2007 Corvettes with a removable roof and 2006–2007 Z06 models.
- How does the 2007 Z06 compare to the 2008 Z06?
- The 2008 Z06 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2007 model has a much lower index of 33 and a Good verdict.
- At what mileage do 2007 Corvette Z06 problems typically show up?
- Across all complaints, the median mileage at failure is 30,550 miles, with engine complaints specifically showing a median of 33,000 miles.