Worst 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 59 | 2 | — | 102,892 mi | |
| Fuel System | 49 | — | — | 53,879 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 1 | — | 63,115 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 40 | 1 | — | 14,684 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 38 | 2 | — | 52,290 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 37 | 4 | — | 38,786 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 1 | — | 41,742 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 1 | — | 31,618 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | — | — | 65,035 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 1 | — | 37,753 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 12 | 1 | — | 29,985 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 14,838 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 7 | — | — | 47,186 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 24,122 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~143,186 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.
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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2006 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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