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2006 Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 64 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Corvette repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
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| Chevrolet in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20093000 mi | DIC kept saying no fob detected and would not let you start the vehicle. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Aug 20099000 mi | Growling noise when cold during slow reverse. Was told that it was a TSB for clutch plate sticking. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201874344 miUS $565 | Service Active Handling failure which caused the front left brake to be applied without warning, which sends the car in a sudden left swerve. The Yaw sensor was bad. Recall work to low beam harness which could fail. Did not fail but the work was done since the car was already in the shop | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 200940000 miUS $180 | Loose exhaust. | ||
| Jul 201043200 miUS $310 | Module on Personal Audio Device went bad | ||
| Aug 201146000 mi | Air bag light came on, went to dealer, couldn't fix on first trip since they had to order new air bag, fixed on second trip. Also, there was a slight oil leak that was repaired on the second trip. | ||
| Sep 201259000 miUS $250 | Horns needed to be replaced | ||
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 201235000 mi | One tire pressure sensor was not working properly. They reprogrammed all the sensors - now working fine. Recalibrate tire sensors | ||
| May 201340000 miUS $50 | Reprogram memory seat | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201670500 miUS $900 | Change engine belts and one pulley and waterpump | ||
| Aug 201673000 miUS $300 | battery | ||
| Mar 201775000 miUS $2100 | 11 years and 76,000 miles I needed to have the rotors and break pads changed. 3rd set of new tires | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Oklahoma, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200718000 mi | Replaced tranny computer and valves | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201228520 miC $199 | Left tire pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Mar 201539060 miC $1200 | Balancer and belts. Dealer reported the replacement is better designed part; that Balancer part is the only one they have noticed tends to occur in C6. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201576700 mi | Driver's door switch was dirty and would not open the door. Passenger door regulator failed | ||
| Jun 2018141845 miUS $1150 | Starter failed | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Oct 201047000 miUS $320 | left rear wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 201172000 miUS $350 | left rear wheel bearing went out traction control acting up for 6th time | ||
| Aug 201284900 miUS $300 | left wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 2013110300 miUS $300 | left rear wheel bearing went out again | ||
| Jun 2015148000 miUS $1 | water pump | ||
| Oct 2015154700 miUS $450 | REPLACED RADIATOR | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 20061253 mi | Onstar diagnostics not working / GM working on problem case # 8786272/ Problem was corrected | ||
| Sep 20062945 mi | Center console trim plate cracked / Replacetrim Plate | ||
| Jan 20074198 mi | ASh tray door wont stay closed/ ReplaceConsole ash tray conpartment | ||
| Jun 20075658 mi | Chattering noise from rear end when turning / Drain flush and replace rear axle fluid | ||
| Jan 20087743 mi | service active handling message comes on at times / Install clip into steering wheel position sensor | ||
| Feb 20087814 mi | Dash trim is coming loose/ Replace molding | ||
| Jul 201315300 miUS $1045 | Replace water pump,Flush system,replace belts,Add new coolant | ||
| Mar 201821932 miUS $213 | driver door would not open from inside of car. replace outer door switch and program | ||
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 201756000 miUS $300 | The check engine light was on. There was an issue with the evap system. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201555000 miUS $3600 | Went in for 3.90 gearing upgrade. First mechanic botched the job. Had to get another mechanic to fix it. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 200915500 miUS $450 | "Service Active Handling" alert twice while turning sharply at low speeds. Replaced sensor in steering wheel. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Louisiana, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Apr 201041000 miUS $199 | ac was blowing hot air - it turned out a belt had shredded | ||
| Aug 201044000 miUS $500 | Replacement of the radiator cooling fans | ||
| Oct 201253000 miUS $125 | Gas hood springs wore out | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201133000 miUS $100 | Clutch spring broke. Car has a manual transmission. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in New York, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 200915000 miUS $88 | defective gas cap | ||
| Jul 201323200 miUS $237 | Defective sensor indicating trouble with emissions | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Colorado, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201024000 mi | roof repaired for separation problem, new painted skin replaced. | ||
| Sep 201025000 mi | Painted roof was creaking so dealership added some lubricant somewhere. I have not taken roof off to look yet. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201225900 miUS $1100 | Main oil seal | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201572000 mi | One Rear hatch strut failed. Replaced both, now good as new. | ||
| Oct 201575300 miUS $500 | Rebuilt the power steering pump and replaced high pressure hose Replaced water pump and hoses | ||
| Apr 201679300 miUS $165 | Replaced battery | ||
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201230000 miUS $500 | Replaced window regulator on drivers side. Failed due to a wire catching and shredding itself | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Wyoming, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201130200 miUS $695 | Water Pump was "weeping fluid." Discovered at oil change. Parts ordered and will install on 10May11. $695. Convertible top 3d bow BROKE off, clips missing, part appears to be made of plastic. Ordered the part waiting for it to come in. | ||
| Aug 201131300 miUS $150 | Bow was replaced by upholsterer. Charged 100. | ||
| Nov 201132000 miUS $1000 | Bolt backed out of harmonic balancer Bolt backed out of crankcase pulley. Caused horrible bolt rattling around noise. Made belt squeal. Would quiet down after warm-up. Took two trips to 2 dealers to get it fixed. $1000 not covered under extended service contract. i mo. out | ||
| Oct 201339000 miUS $88 | Developed an oil leak... still don't know where its coming from. Dealer added dye and told me to drive around awhile to develop leak again. Will bring back weather permitting. | ||
| Nov 201339000 miUS $1600 | Had oil seal leaks. Claimed it was under my harmonic balancer which needed to be replaced because of oil leak. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Iowa, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 200920000 miUS $200 | Shifter for a6 failed, could only get it into neutral or drive. Could not shut off electical, could turn off engine. Had to disconnect battery. Would not start after disconnecting battery. Had to be towed. | ||
| Oct 201435000 miUS $900 | Left front f55 (magnetic control shock absorber), $650.00 plus shipping, plus installation. I'm not physically able to do the job myself. I hope none of the others fail. | ||
| May 201638100 miUS $90 | replaced broken glove compartment latch. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Georgia, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201226000 mi | replaced the battery, battery was almost 3 years old and Walmart replaced for free. dead cell in battery | ||
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