Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chevrolet Corvette owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at speeds above 25 MPH, the ABS system failed, causing the front brakes to activate without the driver depressing the brake pedal. During the failure the active handling warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the active handling control module wiring harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. Additionally, while operating the vehicle the low beam headlights inadvertently turned off. The mechanic diagnosed that the wiring harness for the exterior lighting needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V251000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting). …
I purchased this car from a dealer in Sarasota Florida. Driving it home from the dealer, I was driving approximately 70 mph on [redacted] near Sarasota. The vehicle suddenly braked and pulled to the left simultaneously. I have taken it to a repair shop that specializes in Corvettes, and trying to ID the problem. In doing research, evidently it is related to the active handling system. There is a recall NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V172000 Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 40,028 and a service bulletin 10118.
The service active handling and the traction control error is appearing on my cars instrument panel. Causing the cars ABS system to activate the front brakes while driving.This reaction causes the car to pull to the left, nearly causing an accident. It has random affected my car here recently. In that years that I have owned the car I have not had an issue. However, I see that this issue has been widely reported on this generation. Although I don't see a recall for this issue. I do see that this is very dangerous. I feel lucky that this did not happen as I was traveling at a higher rate of speed or I probably would have wrecked the car.
my service active handling and traction control light will come on randomly and disappear, when it does come on usually my car will brake on one side of the car and skip and skid over to one side. when it happens I have zero control of the braking and steering and it has taken my car into another lane completely. it is terrifying and I've had the whole brake system replaced, along with ecm, ebcm, rack and pinion all suspension and steering components, wiring harness and just about everything I could think of that may cause it. I have a tilting telescope steering wheel and I've heard that they can cause this
I have a potential AH/TC (Active Handling) system problem. Today the "Service Active Handling System" light came on and upon search of the fix within my Corvette community I discovered that it is potentially a DEADLY issue where brakes may lock up on the freeway! PLEASE send me information on a fix with GM or where this is at in the process in regards to a recall. Thank you for your attention to this apparently deadly issue.
On numerous occasions the past two years the active handling system in the vehicle will take control for no reason and brake on one side causing the car to swerve out of its lane and other times applies the brakes on its own. Very dangerous.
Hello my name is [redacted] I am 64 years old. On Sunday 9/18/2016 while driving my 2006 Corvette with my wife in the passenger seat we nearly had an accident. I was going around 70 when the car all of a sudden brake and pulled to the left. We were both shook up by this. We right away pressed our on-star button. We had them run a diagnostic test. On-star was unable to get a reading on the car. We told on-star that the dash board displayed the following message "service active handling system". As soon as we got home my wife looked up this issues and noticed there was a recall for this problem in 2010 #[redacted]. My car is a 2006 Corvette VIN# [redacted]. I called the dealership that Monday 9/19. The dealership is ancira winton 6111 bandera rd sat 78238. I was informed that the previous owner had brought the car into the dealership to have this recall fixed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 30 MPH, the active handling system engaged and the front end of the vehicle began to shake. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the brakes engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to michaels Toyota of fresno, california (50 west bullards ave, [phone] 93704), but the source of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000 (steering) was a possible explanation for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle braked independently and "service active handling system error" illuminated on the message board. The contact had to restart the vehicle in order for it to operate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware that the previous owner repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 10V172000(steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the passenger side brake caliper engaged and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that unknown warning indicators illuminated immediately after the failure occurred. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Brake complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the model year's 365 complaints. The component named most often is antilock (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Corvette brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
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.