Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
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). …
The headlight covers are crazing over which is materially reducing the light output. 1. The covers cannot be polished. Not only does that destroy the outer coating, the crazing is through-and-through. 2. The covers are glued on and cannot be replaced by any official means, although some inventive people have managed to succeed (usually after multiple failed attempts) by sticking the entire assembly in their kitchen oven. However, [see next point] 3. The covers themselves are not available for sale. 4. The headlight assemblies themselves, which cost around $1,000 per side, are specific to the color of the car, and are now discontinued. In other words, there is no legit pathway to fixing this problem. GM made a throwaway headlamp assembly that cost a fortune to replace when it was produced, and now it's not available at all. This is not an old car. These cars were produced until 2013. …
My electronic stability control comes on regularly especially when I hit sand in driveway and tire spins which I expect but at other times the warning light comes on without any tire spin or condition that would warrant this. Turning from a stand still is another time the lights will come on without any tire spin. My wife drives this car now and I got a newer one. I am worried about her safety as she is an older lady [redacted] and if brakes locked up or steering she would not know how to handle the situation.
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.
Headlights low beam failed causing me to not see standing water and car hydro planed causing it to hit a concrete barrier wall, lights has been going on and off ,I just thought after a dealer visit that they would be fixed,
I was driving my 2006 Corvette at night and all of the sudden my headlights turned off, I was surprised and confused but was able to turn my high beams on, I pulled over and tested all the lights, only the low beams did not work, from there I used the fog lights instead of the high beams so not to blind other drivers and got home. I live in a suburban area of my county where there isn't much street lighting, when this happened it was very scary, luckily I didn't crash into anyone or anything. The next night I tested the lights and they came on fine, but after driving about 20-25 minutes they shut off again, used the fog lights so I could see some of the road, but visibility is low. I work at night so now I just turn the fog lights on when I start the car so when the low beams turn off I'll have some type of light. …
While driving home from work, the lights on the car went out. After pulling off the road to a service station, I notice all the light were working except for the drive light. After attempting to turn the light on and off, checking the fuses and finding out the high beam were working. I drove home with high beams. The next day I took it to a repair shop and they said the light were working. Then that evening, again the low beam when out while driving, I realized that they work for about 30 to 45 minutes before the cut out every time. I took it back to the repair shop and spoke with them. They have said that this is on going issue and the dealership is aware of. For they keep fuse boxes for corvettes in stock, making a comment that they don't keep fuse boxes in stock for his truck. …
My low beam lights stopped working. Got had driven to a location in daylight. 2 hours later (dark) I started the car and the low-beams didn't come on. I got home (on fog lamps) and inspects the fuse box. Thought the low beam relay was faulty so went in another vehicle to purchase one. Replacing the relay, the lights came back on. I thought the problem was fixed until the next day, the same thing happened. This is when I did some research and found my car is part of a GM recall; GM recall #: n130146 NHTSA recall #: 14v-251 date issued: May 28, 2014 this same symptom has happened every day since. I booked my car into lonestar Chevrolet, houston, to have this taken care of. The technician, manager and Chevrolet contact center all told me the same thing. "the parts to repair this aren't ready yet (4 months!!). …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH at the night the low beam headlights malfunctioned and decreased the contacts vision. The contact had to engage the high-beam headlights in order to reach his destination. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the wires were connected to the headlight switch were loose and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the headlight wires. The contact stated the repair did not remedy the failure. The contact stated the low beam headlights malfunctioned after it was repaired. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated the fuse box caused the low beam headlights to malfunction. The dealer replaced the fuse box. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Low beam headlights shut off and will not turn back on. The high beams will come on, the fog lights work. Low beams will not work in auto mode, or manual. Tested dash board sensor, works correctly, changed low beam Mini relay and fuses, twice, problem remains unresolved. Can sometimes leave car parked overnight, come out and low beams are working again. Never know when they will work and when they won't. Was driving on interstate the other day and low beam headlights shut off while I was driving, was unable to see. Had to drive with high beams, other drivers on roadway were not happy about it. This is a huge safety concern. Took to dealer, low beams were working at the time and they were unable to diagnose because problem was not present when the vehicle was there.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of Low Beam Headlights
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning.
Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
On May 14, 2014, General Motors (GM) submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA Safety Recall 14V-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.GM will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.GM also announced a customer satisfaction bulletin to address this issue on model year (MY) 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes.Both…
Headlight complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette, 17% of the model year's 365 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-251 (headlights, May 14, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Corvette headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to lights 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.