There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 2
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 63,104 miles · reported Dec 14, 2018
My question is; I own a 2005 corvette c6 and have been having problems with my steering column which is the tilt and telescoping. Such as not being able to start it. I AM lucky that my brakes haven't locked up on me yet. During my research I found that you had began a safety recall on april 30, 2010, NHTSA 10v172000, regarding the tilt and telescoping steering wheel on my year and model of vehicle. I contacted my chevrolet dealership yesterday about this and scheduling to have them put in the bypass to column lock. I mentioned the safety recall and he told me that there was only one recall on…
Steering · at 65,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2017
The active handling appears while driving on a city street and it seems the wheel brake is applied causing me to lose control of the car.
Structure · at 80,000 miles · reported May 5, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a loud popping noise was present. The locking mechanism for the roof top malfunctioned, causing the top to eject from the vehicle. During the incident, the passenger in the vehicle suffered a laceration to the face. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Service Brakes · at 90,000 miles · reported Jan 21, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. While driving 30 MPH, the hard top cover detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the active handling control for the brakes automatically engaged, which caused the vehicle to crash into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 4/13/15 updated 9/18/2017
Structure · at 15,140 miles · reported Jan 19, 2011
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette z06. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle exhibited an unusual snapping noise from the roof. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven over uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 09v491000 (Structure:body:roof and pillars). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 15,140.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.