Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model year from 2005–2008 using 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1 recall and federal defect investigations. No Corvette Z06 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2005.

4model years
146complaints
1recalls
—worst years
2005best years

Complaints by model year

20052006200720085484548
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2008481.2×—EngineAverage
200745typical1EngineAverage
200648typical1EngineAverage
20055−92%—BodyGood

* Complaints compared with the median Corvette Z06 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    7048%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2006
    2316%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    2014%
  • Steeringworst: 2006
    107%
  • Body & structureworst: 2006
    96%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2006
    96%
  • Lightsworst: 2007
    85%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2006
    75%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2007
    53%
  • Brakesworst: 2005
    32%
  • Air bagsworst: 2006
    21%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2007
    21%
  • Other / not specified
    21%
  • Suspensionworst: 2006
    11%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2006
    11%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2008
    11%

Latest Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 09V-491 · Dec 23, 2009 · 22,090 vehicles

General motors is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 corvette vehicles equipped with a removable roof and model year 2006 and 2007 corvette z06 vehicles. The adhesive between the roof panel and the frame May separate.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new design roof panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2010. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06?

2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other Corvette Z06 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (70), stability & traction control (23) and fuel & propulsion system (20). Engine complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 had?

1 recall across 2005–2008. The model year with the most is 2006.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.