Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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). …
Happened twice within a day. The main electric fan on the radiator stopped working and the car overheated. Once at idle, was able to shut the car off safely. The second time, there was traffic on the highway, and the fan stopped working and the car started to overheat. Had to shut the car off and wait for it to cool down on the side of the road. When I got the car home, I found the electrical connector of the fan to be melted and fused together. There was no indicator that the fan would stop running prior to the engine overheating.
I have a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette and it has a part that is in the process of failing. The dash control unit (part # 25938052) is flashing, which my Chevrolet dealer tells me it is going to fail. This is an important safety issue, as I could loose my defroster capability, front and back while driving. I have visited 5 different GM dealers and they all say the part is either back ordered or discontinued. I can't get a straight answer. Since this part was installed in corvettes up to 2012 model year, I find chevrolets indifference to this safety issue disturbing. I have attempted to contact Chevrolet online several times and they recently cut me off and have failed to respond to e-mails. I have heard anecdotally, that Chevrolet has many parts "back-ordered" wink, wink. They keep trying to sell me a new car, but why would I buy another car from them with this behavior? …
While driving, the check charging system light come on, voltage on the gage went to 11.5 volt. I change the alternator, after installing the new rebuild on the gage when up to 14.5. I took it for a test drive. That only lasted 20 minutes. Within 2 Saturday, I have added 6 alternator to this car, they only last 20 minute after in stalling. Had the car check out. I was told that it was a bad alternator. I have never changed so many alternator in my life on one car. Taking it into a shop this weekend again and let them install there $800.00 alternator and see what happen.
4/2015 car was at dealership for body work, while it was there, recall work was supposed to be done, GM recall 123146, I was told that this was done and it was reported to GM as "work done" fast forward to 8/2018 car was driven at night and loss of low beam headlights was experienced, same thing happened next day. These are the symptoms of the recall before "the fix" upon further investigation it was found that the recall was not done. I have pictures of the fuse box and I have pictures of what its supposed to look like when the fix is done.
My automatic shifter gets stuck in park. I already had the dealership replace the shifter a few years ago but the problem still remains. Once I start the car, the system does not tell the shifter to unlock and therefore I can not get it in gear. I have to play with it several time. It May take less than 1 minute to engage while at other times it May take 5 minutes. I have read in the Corvette forum that it is happening to quite a few Corvette owners. This is happening much more frequently than before.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While attempting to drive the vehicle at night, the contact became aware that the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The evening of the recall repair, the headlights failed to illuminate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,900.
My automatic shifter jammed in the d location and would only go to neutral and would not go into reverse or park, and the doors would not open with the button, this shifter has jammed in park in the past. This car only has 26K miles on it. And is not driven in bad weather. Not a good feeling to be traped in your car.
First the roof blew off.the communication message center gives mis information.the car has always made a grinding sound under hood at start up.problemsm activating eelectrical stability system.also after roof repair roof rattles and always sound loose.
We were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. Very scary
Electrical complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 12% of the model year's 365 complaints. The component named most often is 12v/24v/48v battery (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system 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 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.