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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has 5 recalls, 413 complaints.

5

Recalls

413

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

14V251000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In ...

10V172000

STEERING:COLUMN

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TI...

09V491000

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 CORVETT...

05V455000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TUR...

06V181000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR

Top Complaint Categories

STRUCTURE
61
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
47
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
45
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
35
ENGINE
32
STEERING
27
POWER TRAIN
26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17

Problems by Component

Other99Structure62Steering48Lights46Electrical42Powertrain37Engine37Airbags16Brakes13Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 2, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NH...
Aug 10, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMStrong fuel smell coming from the vehicle after fueling filling.
May 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWe were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the cod...
Jan 26, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle is leaving a strong gas order inside and around the vehicle. This issue is currently awaitin...
Jan 8, 2025STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESI purchased this car from a dealer in Sarasota Florida. Driving it home from the dealer, I was driv...
Jan 6, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received recall notifications of NHTSA Campa...
Nov 18, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb...
Oct 15, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb...
Oct 25, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMStrong smell of fuel after driven with more than 1/2 tank of fuel.
Sep 21, 2023AIR BAGSAir bag light goes on and mostly when driver seat is adjusted
Aug 13, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEHappened twice within a day. The main electric fan on the radiator stopped working and the car overh...
Jul 9, 2023SEATSThis is a 2006 Corvette with roughly 82,000 miles. The driver's seat will intermittently collapse on...
Jun 8, 2023AIR BAGSAir bag warning light comes on intermittently...goes away when I move the seat back and forth indica...
May 6, 2023FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel leaks from drivers side fuel tank. I see fuel tracks down side of tank, so conclude fuel is le...
Mar 25, 2023ENGINEwhile driving at ~45mph and 3500 rpm, an exhaust valve dropped on the pass side cylinder head. vehic...
Oct 22, 2022STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESmy service active handling and traction control light will come on randomly and disappear, when it d...
Oct 21, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar is now leaking fuel from driver's side gas tank. This is a known problem with GM and I do not un...
Aug 10, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at speeds above 25 MPH,...
Jul 15, 2022ENGINE2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT PULLY. THE CONSUMER WAS...
Jul 1, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI recently purchased the car. I am noticing a strong smell of fuel from the rear driver's side. It i...