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2006 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Owners filed 413 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between Oct 2005 and Dec 2025. The most-cited component is structure (65).

Complaints
413
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
15
Reported by owners
Fires
4
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Structure65
  2. Exterior lighting65
  3. Electronic stability control (esc)52
  4. Fuel/propulsion system50
  5. Electrical system48
  6. Steering48
  7. Engine42
  8. Power train37
  9. Service brakes21
  10. Air bags16
  11. Traction control system8
  12. Service brakes, hydraulic5
  13. Suspension4
  14. Equipment4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20051
200639
200711
20089
200925
201019
201117
201220
201344
201448
201539
201635
201718
201817
201916
202023
20218
20226
20239
20242
20257

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Structure

65 reports2 crashes2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V491000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall part was no longer available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part had been discontinued. The contact was advised to purchase the part from a junkyard or to order an entire roof from the dealer at his expense. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 2, 2025StructureODI 11702411

Exterior lighting

65 reports2 crashes
“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. During the failure the active handling warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the active handling control module wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. Additionally, while operating the vehicle the low beam headlights inadvertently turned off. The mechanic diagnosed that the wiring harness for the exterior lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V251000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000. The contact stated that he pulled the fuse box and wiring from the car. In the photos, we can see a damaged wire around a tight bend that has created tension and caused a faulty connection.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 19, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakesODI 11545376

Electronic stability control (esc)

52 reports7 crashes
“THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT APPEARED AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF A RF BRAKE LOCKING UP. THE CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH IN A CITY STREET. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 4, 2020Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11327306

Fuel/propulsion system

50 reports
“2006 Corvette convertible. Has a strong gas smell after filling up. I understand this is a common problem, but Chevrolet will not acknowledge it. The gas can drip down on the hot exhaust system, and start a fire, burning down our house, or out on the road with us in it! Please help us get this deadly problem resolved, with little expense heaped upon us. Thank you, [XXX]”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 13, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11693156

Electrical system

48 reports1 crash1 related recall
“We were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. Very scary”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 11, 2025Electrical system, EngineODI 11660289

Steering

48 reports2 crashes2 related recalls
“I purchased this car from a dealer in Sarasota Florida. Driving it home from the dealer, I was driving approximately 70 mph on [XXX] near Sarasota. The vehicle suddenly braked and pulled to the left simultaneously. I have taken it to a repair shop that specializes in Corvettes, and trying to ID the problem. In doing research, evidently it is related to the active handling system. There is a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V172000 Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 40,028 and a service bulletin 10118.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 29, 2025Steering, Service brakesODI 11639257
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.