Worst 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 59 | 2 | — | 102,892 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 49 | — | — | 53,879 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | 1 | — | 63,115 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 40 | 1 | — | 14,684 mi | |
| STEERING | 38 | 2 | — | 52,290 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 37 | 4 | — | 38,786 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 30 | 1 | — | 41,742 mi | |
| ENGINE | 24 | 1 | — | 31,618 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | — | — | 65,035 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 1 | — | 37,753 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 12 | 1 | — | 29,985 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | — | — | 33,465 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 14,838 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 47,186 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | — | — | 24,122 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 111,725 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 2 | 60,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 79,950 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 3 | — | — | 20,333 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 49,710 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 15,653 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 42,750 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 27,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 93,200 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 21,113 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~246,344 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
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). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE MESSAGE, "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" WILL APPEAR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES MAY APPLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.
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