2006 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
48 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
22,269 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 47 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 48 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 11 | 22.9% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 18.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 15 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Engine: 18; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 15; Electrical System: 4; Steering: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Power Train: 3; Air Bags: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 24 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 24; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 8; 2010: 1; 2012: 10; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 13; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10270147 · 2009-05-27 (May 27, 2009)
2006 CORVETTE Z06 HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURES OF THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM CAUSING ONE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL INSTANTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, NO STORED CODES. DASH WARNING SAYS SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM. DEALER PERFORMED REPAIR OF THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE STEERING COLUMN AS PER A TSB. PROBLEM REMAINS. WHEN THE SYSTEM FAILS IT FAILS SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY. IT IS NOT A FAIL "SAFE" SYSTEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10270147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10330038 · 2010-05-12 (May 12, 2010)
THERE IS 2 RECALLS ON MY 06 Z06 WHICH WAS BUILT IN 11/05. ! IS THE ROOF COMING OFF AND THE OTHER IS THE STEERING WHEEL POISONING SENSOR. I WAS IS CONTACT WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V172000 ON THIS. GM AND MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS ISN'T WARRANTY AND MY CAR HAS BOTH PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD FOR 2 YRS ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10330038 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10269865 · 2009-05-25 (May 25, 2009)
DROVE THROUGH A TURN (RT HAND) EXITED TURN AT APPROX 45 MPH OR LESS,WENT STRAIGHT FOR APPROX 300 FEET AND CAR LOCKED UP RT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKES CAUSING CAR TO GO INTO 4 WHEEL SLIDE (60 DEGREES FROM DIRECTION THAT WAS STRAIGHT) JUMPED OVER CURB SIDE WAYS (DRIVERS SIDE FACING CURB) WENT OFF ROAD,TIRES DUG IN AND CAR ROLLED OVER 3 TIMES,DESTROYING CAR. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ACTIVE HANDLING ISSUE. CAR IS STILL IN MY GARAGE AND HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A AUTOMOTIVE FORENSICS INVESTIGATOR. CAR IS 100% COMPLETE AND READY FOR ANY ONES IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,685 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10632795 · 2014-09-12 (September 12, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V251000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10632795 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10457757 · 2012-05-08 (May 8, 2012)
FAINT FUEL ODOR AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND HOUSING IT IN THE GARAGE. FUEL VAPOR OR VERY SMALL LINK FROM GAS TANK IS SUSPECTED. OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE CORVETTE FORUM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457757 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10679020 · 2015-01-26 (January 26, 2015)
HELLO, I AM REPORTING ON MY 2006 C6Z06 CORVETTE THAT RECENTLY HAD THE VALVE-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCES CHECKED ON MY ENGINE AND MY MEASUREMENTS ARE BEYOND THE SERVICEABLE SPECIFICATIONS ON 8 OUT OF 16 VALVES, BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND ENGINE SEIZES, LOSS OF CONTROL MAY OCCUR. I ALSO HAVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LEAK ON THE FUEL MODULE/SENDING UNIT, SPECIFICALLY ON THE TOP PLASTIC ELBOW CONNECTOR. I HAVE STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR AND VISIBLE GASOLIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10679020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10781264 · 2015-10-10 (October 10, 2015)
RARELY, DURING LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 15 MPH), WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, INDUCING A HARSH LEFT TURN, UNSTABLE MANEUVERING, AND CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ATTEMPT TO STALL. STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND VIOLENT AND OPERATOR HAS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE CAR WANTING TO TURN LEFT BY APPLYING EXTREME RIGHT TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ONLY REMEDY IS TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE LEFT REAR WHEEL UNLOCKS. SYMPTOMS HAVE NOT OCCURRED DURING NORMAL TRAFFIC SPEEDS (ABOVE 15 MPH). AUTO HANDLING/TRACTION …
Owner-reported narrative. 97,498 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781264 at NHTSA ↗