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Mar 22, 2019 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2019 Visibility/wiper 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2019 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2019 Electrical System 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2019 Visibility/wiper 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Mar 22, 2019 Exterior Lighting 160,000 mi

THE FRONT LIGHTS OF THE CAR ONE OF THEM ISN'T WORKING. I BELIEVE THIS ISN'T THE FIRST COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS KIND OF CAR. IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR THEM TO WORK. AT TIMES BOTH THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH TIME DRIVING IT WILL TURN ONE OF THE...

Nov 21, 2017 Electrical System 31,000 mi

VALVE RATTLE, NOT DRIVING VEHICLE TO KEEP FROM DROPPING VALVE......COSTS $4K FOR REPAIR TO HEADS....31000 MILES... IF I DRIVE IT AND DROP VALVE, WILL COST $18K TO REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....LONG TERM VALUE OF VEHICLE DECREASES WITH NON-MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE. ONE HELLUVA WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TH...

Nov 21, 2017 Engine 31,000 mi

VALVE RATTLE, NOT DRIVING VEHICLE TO KEEP FROM DROPPING VALVE......COSTS $4K FOR REPAIR TO HEADS....31000 MILES... IF I DRIVE IT AND DROP VALVE, WILL COST $18K TO REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....LONG TERM VALUE OF VEHICLE DECREASES WITH NON-MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE. ONE HELLUVA WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TH...

Nov 21, 2017 Electrical System 31,000 mi

VALVE RATTLE, NOT DRIVING VEHICLE TO KEEP FROM DROPPING VALVE......COSTS $4K FOR REPAIR TO HEADS....31000 MILES... IF I DRIVE IT AND DROP VALVE, WILL COST $18K TO REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....LONG TERM VALUE OF VEHICLE DECREASES WITH NON-MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE. ONE HELLUVA WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TH...

Nov 21, 2017 Engine 31,000 mi

VALVE RATTLE, NOT DRIVING VEHICLE TO KEEP FROM DROPPING VALVE......COSTS $4K FOR REPAIR TO HEADS....31000 MILES... IF I DRIVE IT AND DROP VALVE, WILL COST $18K TO REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....LONG TERM VALUE OF VEHICLE DECREASES WITH NON-MATCHING NUMBERS VEHICLE. ONE HELLUVA WAY TO TREAT CUSTOMERS TH...

Sep 28, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,500 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM GM, BUT I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION WHILE I WAS IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR IN 2008. I TOLD THE TECH THAT MY TRACTION CONTROL, ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL, WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THE TECH SAID THE TRACTION CONTROL IS FIXED AND WORKIN...

Sep 28, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,500 mi

I NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM GM, BUT I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION WHILE I WAS IN FOR A RECALL REPAIR IN 2008. I TOLD THE TECH THAT MY TRACTION CONTROL, ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL, WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I RECEIVED THE CAR BACK THE TECH SAID THE TRACTION CONTROL IS FIXED AND WORKIN...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine 52,241 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY VALVES TESTED BY A LOCAL SHOP SINCE IVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE LS7 VALVES DROP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I HAD TWO VALVES OUT OF SPECS AND HAVE TO GET IT FIXED IN ORDER TO SAVE ENGINE FROM FUTURE DAMAGE. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS 52,241 MILES.

Feb 15, 2017 Engine 52,241 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY VALVES TESTED BY A LOCAL SHOP SINCE IVE HEARD FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT THE LS7 VALVES DROP AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I HAD TWO VALVES OUT OF SPECS AND HAVE TO GET IT FIXED IN ORDER TO SAVE ENGINE FROM FUTURE DAMAGE. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS 52,241 MILES.

Oct 26, 2016 Engine 55,000 mi

I HAD A FRIEND WHO HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THIS SAME ENGINE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. THE VALVE GUIDES WERE EXTREMELY WORN ON HIS CAR CAUSING THE VALVE FAILURE. DUE TO HIS FAILURE AND MANY OTHERS LIKE IT, I REMOVED MY HEADS AND INSPECTED. SURE ENOUGH, THEY WERE SIGNIFICANTLY BEYOND GEN...

Oct 26, 2016 Engine 55,000 mi

I HAD A FRIEND WHO HAD AN ENGINE FAILURE ON THIS SAME ENGINE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. THE VALVE GUIDES WERE EXTREMELY WORN ON HIS CAR CAUSING THE VALVE FAILURE. DUE TO HIS FAILURE AND MANY OTHERS LIKE IT, I REMOVED MY HEADS AND INSPECTED. SURE ENOUGH, THEY WERE SIGNIFICANTLY BEYOND GEN...

Apr 28, 2016 Engine 22,269 mi

VALVE GUIDES OUT OF WEAR WITH POSSIBLE FAILURE INCLUDING VALVE TO DROP INSIDE COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Apr 28, 2016 Engine 22,269 mi

VALVE GUIDES OUT OF WEAR WITH POSSIBLE FAILURE INCLUDING VALVE TO DROP INSIDE COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Jan 6, 2016 Engine 29,400 mi

I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A NOISE THAT I WAS HEARING IN MY 2006 Z06 THAT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER NOISE I HAVE HEARD WHILE CURRENTLY OWNING MY THREE OTHER GM VEHICLES. I DECIDED TO BRING IT TO A WELL KNOW CORVETTE SPECIALITY SHOP NEAR ME. THE TOLD ME ABOUT THE VALVE GUIDE ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN LINKED TO THE L...

Jan 6, 2016 Engine 51,051 mi

I WAS INTERNING THE INTERSTATE 15 IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS PICKING UP SPEED TO INTER THE HWY AND MY CORVETTE Z06 STARTING MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND LOST POWER AND I TURNED IT OFF AND HAD IT LOOKED AT MY A VERY WELL KNOW AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHO SPECIALIZES IN GM VEHICLES. THEY TOLD ME IT DROP AN EXHAUST...

Jan 6, 2016 Engine 29,400 mi

I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A NOISE THAT I WAS HEARING IN MY 2006 Z06 THAT IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER NOISE I HAVE HEARD WHILE CURRENTLY OWNING MY THREE OTHER GM VEHICLES. I DECIDED TO BRING IT TO A WELL KNOW CORVETTE SPECIALITY SHOP NEAR ME. THE TOLD ME ABOUT THE VALVE GUIDE ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN LINKED TO THE L...

Jan 6, 2016 Engine 51,051 mi

I WAS INTERNING THE INTERSTATE 15 IN CALIFORNIA AND WAS PICKING UP SPEED TO INTER THE HWY AND MY CORVETTE Z06 STARTING MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND AND LOST POWER AND I TURNED IT OFF AND HAD IT LOOKED AT MY A VERY WELL KNOW AUTOMOTIVE SHOP WHO SPECIALIZES IN GM VEHICLES. THEY TOLD ME IT DROP AN EXHAUST...

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags 14,500 mi

AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT COMES ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. SOMETIMES GOES OUT AFTER RESTART.

Dec 29, 2015 Air Bags 14,500 mi

AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT COMES ON UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. SOMETIMES GOES OUT AFTER RESTART.

Dec 23, 2015 Steering 47,075 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 65 MPH. , THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY CAR " TOOK CONTROL OF ITSELF AND JERKED TO THE LEFT: ON THE DASH POD IT STATED " SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" . I PULLED THE CAR OVER AS SOON AS I COULD DO SO SAFELY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. AFTER RESTARTING IT THE WARNING WENT A...

Dec 23, 2015 Steering 47,075 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 65 MPH. , THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY CAR " TOOK CONTROL OF ITSELF AND JERKED TO THE LEFT: ON THE DASH POD IT STATED " SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" . I PULLED THE CAR OVER AS SOON AS I COULD DO SO SAFELY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. AFTER RESTARTING IT THE WARNING WENT A...

Dec 9, 2015 Air Bags 63,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS A CONSTANT AIRBAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED.

Dec 9, 2015 Air Bags 63,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS A CONSTANT AIRBAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED.

Oct 20, 2015 Engine 59,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET AT 35 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND HEARD A METALLIC SOUND. THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE REAR END SKIDDED TILL I PUT IN THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO A PARKING LOT. I WAS AWARE OF THE VALVE PROBLEMS SO I TOOK THE HEAD OFF THE ENGINE AND SURE ENOUGH DROPPED A VALVE TAKING OUT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Engine 59,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET AT 35 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND HEARD A METALLIC SOUND. THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE REAR END SKIDDED TILL I PUT IN THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO A PARKING LOT. I WAS AWARE OF THE VALVE PROBLEMS SO I TOOK THE HEAD OFF THE ENGINE AND SURE ENOUGH DROPPED A VALVE TAKING OUT ...

Oct 10, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 97,498 mi

RARELY, DURING LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 15 MPH), WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, INDUCING A HARSH LEFT TURN, UNSTABLE MANEUVERING, AND CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ATTEMPT TO STALL. STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND VIOLENT AND OPERATOR HAS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE CAR WANTING TO TURN LEFT ...

Oct 10, 2015 Steering 97,498 mi

RARELY, DURING LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 15 MPH), WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, INDUCING A HARSH LEFT TURN, UNSTABLE MANEUVERING, AND CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ATTEMPT TO STALL. STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND VIOLENT AND OPERATOR HAS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE CAR WANTING TO TURN LEFT ...

Oct 10, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 97,498 mi

RARELY, DURING LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 15 MPH), WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, INDUCING A HARSH LEFT TURN, UNSTABLE MANEUVERING, AND CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ATTEMPT TO STALL. STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND VIOLENT AND OPERATOR HAS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE CAR WANTING TO TURN LEFT ...

Oct 10, 2015 Steering 97,498 mi

RARELY, DURING LOW SPEEDS (UNDER 15 MPH), WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, INDUCING A HARSH LEFT TURN, UNSTABLE MANEUVERING, AND CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ATTEMPT TO STALL. STEERING IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE AND VIOLENT AND OPERATOR HAS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE CAR WANTING TO TURN LEFT ...

May 4, 2015 Engine 29,000 mi

CRUISING AT 50 MPH ON FEEDER RAMP AND DIC SHOWED ENGINE POWER REDUCED FOR 2 SECONDS THEN BOOM! *TR

May 4, 2015 Engine 29,000 mi

CRUISING AT 50 MPH ON FEEDER RAMP AND DIC SHOWED ENGINE POWER REDUCED FOR 2 SECONDS THEN BOOM! *TR

Apr 15, 2015 Engine 56,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CORVETTE Z06 USED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VALVE GUIDES AND VALVES IN THE LS7 MOTOR FROM THE FACTORY. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE MOTOR FAILED. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ONLY A MILE FROM HOME WHEN IT FAILED AND I WAS AB...

Apr 15, 2015 Power Train 56,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CORVETTE Z06 USED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VALVE GUIDES AND VALVES IN THE LS7 MOTOR FROM THE FACTORY. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE MOTOR FAILED. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ONLY A MILE FROM HOME WHEN IT FAILED AND I WAS AB...

Apr 15, 2015 Engine 56,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CORVETTE Z06 USED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VALVE GUIDES AND VALVES IN THE LS7 MOTOR FROM THE FACTORY. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE MOTOR FAILED. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ONLY A MILE FROM HOME WHEN IT FAILED AND I WAS AB...

Apr 15, 2015 Power Train 56,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CORVETTE Z06 USED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. THE ENGINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE VALVE GUIDES AND VALVES IN THE LS7 MOTOR FROM THE FACTORY. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE MOTOR FAILED. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ONLY A MILE FROM HOME WHEN IT FAILED AND I WAS AB...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 47,156 mi

MANUFACTURING DEFECTED IN THE LS7 MOTOR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I HAD MY 2006 CORVETTE Z06 INSPECTED FOR A LOUD AUDIBLE TICK IN THE MOTOR. THE SOURCE OF THIS NOISE WAS FROM THE IN-BALANCE FROM THE #3 AND #4 INTAKE VALVES ON THE ENGINES HEADS. THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH VALVE GUIDES CAUSING ...

Mar 27, 2015 Engine 47,156 mi

MANUFACTURING DEFECTED IN THE LS7 MOTOR. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I HAD MY 2006 CORVETTE Z06 INSPECTED FOR A LOUD AUDIBLE TICK IN THE MOTOR. THE SOURCE OF THIS NOISE WAS FROM THE IN-BALANCE FROM THE #3 AND #4 INTAKE VALVES ON THE ENGINES HEADS. THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH VALVE GUIDES CAUSING ...

Feb 26, 2015 Engine 19,000 mi

2006 Z06 CORVETTE ENGINE WAS MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH AND THE FINDING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVETRAIN ON THE ENGINE MAY BE PENDING FAILURE. THE HEADS WERE REMOVED AND VALVE TRAIN TOLERANCE CHECKED TO BE FOUND WAY OUT OF SERVICEABLE LIMITS. THUS REQUIRING REPAIR....

Feb 26, 2015 Engine 19,000 mi

2006 Z06 CORVETTE ENGINE WAS MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH AND THE FINDING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVETRAIN ON THE ENGINE MAY BE PENDING FAILURE. THE HEADS WERE REMOVED AND VALVE TRAIN TOLERANCE CHECKED TO BE FOUND WAY OUT OF SERVICEABLE LIMITS. THUS REQUIRING REPAIR....

Feb 21, 2015 Engine 16,000 mi

DATE OF HEADS PULLED: 7/5/12 HEAD TYPE: GM LS7 YEAR: 2006 MILES: 16,000 TRACK TIME: NONE TUNE: STOCK I HAD MY CYLINDER HEADS REMOVED BECAUSE I WAS PARANOID AFTER READING ONLINE ABOUT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR VALVE GUIDES BEING OUT OF SPEC. MY CYLINDER HEADS HAD VALVE GUIDES...

Feb 21, 2015 Engine 16,000 mi

DATE OF HEADS PULLED: 7/5/12 HEAD TYPE: GM LS7 YEAR: 2006 MILES: 16,000 TRACK TIME: NONE TUNE: STOCK I HAD MY CYLINDER HEADS REMOVED BECAUSE I WAS PARANOID AFTER READING ONLINE ABOUT MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVING ISSUES WITH THEIR VALVE GUIDES BEING OUT OF SPEC. MY CYLINDER HEADS HAD VALVE GUIDES...

Jan 30, 2015 Engine Fire 53,083 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND JUST COMPLETED A TURN WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THERE WAS A CLOUD OF SMOKE AND THEN A SMALL FIRE UNDERNEATH THE CAR FROM THE OIL THAT CAME OUT FROM A BASEBALL SIZE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK BELOW THE NUMBER 8 CYLINDER. UPON FURTHER ...

Jan 30, 2015 Engine Fire 53,083 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND JUST COMPLETED A TURN WHEN HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ENGINE STOPPED ABRUPTLY. THERE WAS A CLOUD OF SMOKE AND THEN A SMALL FIRE UNDERNEATH THE CAR FROM THE OIL THAT CAME OUT FROM A BASEBALL SIZE HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK BELOW THE NUMBER 8 CYLINDER. UPON FURTHER ...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

HELLO, I AM REPORTING ON MY 2006 C6Z06 CORVETTE THAT RECENTLY HAD THE VALVE-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCES CHECKED ON MY ENGINE AND MY MEASUREMENTS ARE BEYOND THE SERVICEABLE SPECIFICATIONS ON 8 OUT OF 16 VALVES, BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THE VEHICLE I...

Jan 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

HELLO, I AM REPORTING ON MY 2006 C6Z06 CORVETTE THAT RECENTLY HAD THE VALVE-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCES CHECKED ON MY ENGINE AND MY MEASUREMENTS ARE BEYOND THE SERVICEABLE SPECIFICATIONS ON 8 OUT OF 16 VALVES, BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THE VEHICLE I...

Jan 26, 2015 Engine 36,000 mi

HELLO, I AM REPORTING ON MY 2006 C6Z06 CORVETTE THAT RECENTLY HAD THE VALVE-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCES CHECKED ON MY ENGINE AND MY MEASUREMENTS ARE BEYOND THE SERVICEABLE SPECIFICATIONS ON 8 OUT OF 16 VALVES, BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THE VEHICLE I...

Jan 26, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 36,000 mi

HELLO, I AM REPORTING ON MY 2006 C6Z06 CORVETTE THAT RECENTLY HAD THE VALVE-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCES CHECKED ON MY ENGINE AND MY MEASUREMENTS ARE BEYOND THE SERVICEABLE SPECIFICATIONS ON 8 OUT OF 16 VALVES, BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE FACT THAT IF THE VEHICLE I...

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 69,000 mi

THE CYLINDER HEADS AT 69K MILES WERE CHECKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE AND THE VALVE GUIDES AND ONE INTAKE VALVE WERE FOUND TO HAVE CLEARANCE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SERVICE TOLERANCE. *TR

Jan 12, 2015 Engine 69,000 mi

THE CYLINDER HEADS AT 69K MILES WERE CHECKED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VALVE TRAIN NOISE AND THE VALVE GUIDES AND ONE INTAKE VALVE WERE FOUND TO HAVE CLEARANCE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE SERVICE TOLERANCE. *TR

Sep 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V251000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Sep 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V251000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Sep 12, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V251000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Sep 12, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V251000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Apr 9, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 21,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS CONVERTED TO A RACE CAR. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT ROAD ATLANTA BEFORE TURN 10A. THE ACTIVE HANDLING APPARENTLY CAUSED THE RIGHT BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING A CLOCKWISE SNAP SPIN THAT RESULTED IN HITTING THE INSIDE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. A YOUTUBE VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.YOUT...

Apr 9, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 21,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS CONVERTED TO A RACE CAR. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT ROAD ATLANTA BEFORE TURN 10A. THE ACTIVE HANDLING APPARENTLY CAUSED THE RIGHT BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING A CLOCKWISE SNAP SPIN THAT RESULTED IN HITTING THE INSIDE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. A YOUTUBE VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.YOUT...

Mar 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND WOULD NOT COME ON. WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME THE WENT OUT. I MADE IT HOME USING HIGH BEAMS. LOW BEAMS CAME BACK ON THE NEXT MORNING BUT AFTER MY TESTING THE WOULD GO OUT AFTER APX 15 MINUTES AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON FOR HOURS. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND WOULD NOT COME ON. WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME THE WENT OUT. I MADE IT HOME USING HIGH BEAMS. LOW BEAMS CAME BACK ON THE NEXT MORNING BUT AFTER MY TESTING THE WOULD GO OUT AFTER APX 15 MINUTES AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON FOR HOURS. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND WOULD NOT COME ON. WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME THE WENT OUT. I MADE IT HOME USING HIGH BEAMS. LOW BEAMS CAME BACK ON THE NEXT MORNING BUT AFTER MY TESTING THE WOULD GO OUT AFTER APX 15 MINUTES AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON FOR HOURS. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT NOTICE AND WOULD NOT COME ON. WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME THE WENT OUT. I MADE IT HOME USING HIGH BEAMS. LOW BEAMS CAME BACK ON THE NEXT MORNING BUT AFTER MY TESTING THE WOULD GO OUT AFTER APX 15 MINUTES AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON FOR HOURS. *TR

Oct 21, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STRONGLY APPLIED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. THE APPLICATION OF BRAKE WAS SUDDEN AND VERY STRONG, NEARLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Oct 21, 2013 Traction Control System 5,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STRONGLY APPLIED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. THE APPLICATION OF BRAKE WAS SUDDEN AND VERY STRONG, NEARLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Oct 21, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STRONGLY APPLIED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. THE APPLICATION OF BRAKE WAS SUDDEN AND VERY STRONG, NEARLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Oct 21, 2013 Traction Control System 5,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STRONGLY APPLIED THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. THE APPLICATION OF BRAKE WAS SUDDEN AND VERY STRONG, NEARLY CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR

Jun 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 12,400 mi

WHILE DRIVE STRAIGHT AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ENGAGED CAUSING THE CAR TO VIOLENTLY VEER RIGHT. I FOUGHT FOR CONTROL FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS UNTIL THE SYSTEM FINALLY DISENGAGED. HAD A MESSAGE OF SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE AND BOTH TIMES COULD HAVE RE...

Jun 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 12,400 mi

WHILE DRIVE STRAIGHT AND AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ENGAGED CAUSING THE CAR TO VIOLENTLY VEER RIGHT. I FOUGHT FOR CONTROL FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS UNTIL THE SYSTEM FINALLY DISENGAGED. HAD A MESSAGE OF SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE AND BOTH TIMES COULD HAVE RE...

Feb 18, 2013 Engine 11,540 mi

NOTICED A LOUD TICKING FROM VALVE TRAIN. HAD HEADS REMOVED AND FOUND EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATION AFTER 11,000 MILES BY 50%. HAD TO DO VALVE JOB ON HEADS BECAUSE CHEVY DENIED CLAIM. NOW A RECALL OUT FOR 08 AND NEWER BUT NO COVERAGE FOR 2006 AND 2007! *TR

Feb 18, 2013 Engine 11,540 mi

NOTICED A LOUD TICKING FROM VALVE TRAIN. HAD HEADS REMOVED AND FOUND EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WERE OUT OF SPECIFICATION AFTER 11,000 MILES BY 50%. HAD TO DO VALVE JOB ON HEADS BECAUSE CHEVY DENIED CLAIM. NOW A RECALL OUT FOR 08 AND NEWER BUT NO COVERAGE FOR 2006 AND 2007! *TR

Dec 14, 2012 Power Train 22,000 mi

THE LURCH DROPS TO THE FLOOR UNDER ACCELERATION, HAPPENS FROM A STOP AND UNDER MOST ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH CAUSING A STRONG SMELL OF BURNT CLUTCH. DEALERS SAY I AM ABUSING THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THIS HAPPENS SOMETIMES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. WHEN THE CLUTCH DROPS TO THE FLOOR YO...

Dec 14, 2012 Power Train 22,000 mi

THE LURCH DROPS TO THE FLOOR UNDER ACCELERATION, HAPPENS FROM A STOP AND UNDER MOST ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CLUTCH CAUSING A STRONG SMELL OF BURNT CLUTCH. DEALERS SAY I AM ABUSING THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THIS HAPPENS SOMETIMES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING. WHEN THE CLUTCH DROPS TO THE FLOOR YO...

Nov 26, 2012 Suspension 16,909 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE ACTIVE HANDLING COMES ON THEN THE CAR PULL TO ONE SIDE (RIGHT) VERY HARD THEN RELEASE. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Steering 16,909 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE ACTIVE HANDLING COMES ON THEN THE CAR PULL TO ONE SIDE (RIGHT) VERY HARD THEN RELEASE. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Suspension 16,909 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE ACTIVE HANDLING COMES ON THEN THE CAR PULL TO ONE SIDE (RIGHT) VERY HARD THEN RELEASE. *TR

Nov 26, 2012 Steering 16,909 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE ACTIVE HANDLING COMES ON THEN THE CAR PULL TO ONE SIDE (RIGHT) VERY HARD THEN RELEASE. *TR

Nov 16, 2012 Engine 29,623 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM LUNCH WITH A FRIEND I HAVEN'T SEEN FOR A WHILE, CAR RAN FLAWLESSLY UP TO THE LOSS, DROPPED HIM BACK OFF AT HIS CAR AND WE PARTED WAYS. THEN ON MY WAY HOME, MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, GOING ABOUT 40MPH, 3RD GEAR CRUISING ALONG ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE EXHAUS...

Nov 16, 2012 Engine 29,623 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME FROM LUNCH WITH A FRIEND I HAVEN'T SEEN FOR A WHILE, CAR RAN FLAWLESSLY UP TO THE LOSS, DROPPED HIM BACK OFF AT HIS CAR AND WE PARTED WAYS. THEN ON MY WAY HOME, MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, GOING ABOUT 40MPH, 3RD GEAR CRUISING ALONG ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE EXHAUS...

Oct 9, 2012 Engine Fire 39,340 mi

MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE AFTER INSPECTION, CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WAS IMMOBILE AFTER ROLLING TO A STOP. THE 7 AND 8 CYLINDER ON THE BLOCK WERE COMPLETELY VENTILATED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006-2011 CORVETTES AND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.WHAT HAPPEN...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train Fire 39,340 mi

MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE AFTER INSPECTION, CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WAS IMMOBILE AFTER ROLLING TO A STOP. THE 7 AND 8 CYLINDER ON THE BLOCK WERE COMPLETELY VENTILATED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006-2011 CORVETTES AND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.WHAT HAPPEN...

Oct 9, 2012 Engine Fire 39,340 mi

MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE AFTER INSPECTION, CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WAS IMMOBILE AFTER ROLLING TO A STOP. THE 7 AND 8 CYLINDER ON THE BLOCK WERE COMPLETELY VENTILATED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006-2011 CORVETTES AND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.WHAT HAPPEN...

Oct 9, 2012 Power Train Fire 39,340 mi

MASSIVE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE AFTER INSPECTION, CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WAS IMMOBILE AFTER ROLLING TO A STOP. THE 7 AND 8 CYLINDER ON THE BLOCK WERE COMPLETELY VENTILATED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2006-2011 CORVETTES AND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.WHAT HAPPEN...

Jul 2, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 6,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 CORVETTE Z06 WITH 10,000 MILES AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A NUMBER OF STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. IN 2009 I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM MY LOCAL DEALER WITH ONLY 6,000 MILES AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY. I ENTERED A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND PROCEEDED INTO THE LEFT L...

Jul 2, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 6,000 mi

I HAVE A 2006 CORVETTE Z06 WITH 10,000 MILES AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A NUMBER OF STABILITY CONTROL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. IN 2009 I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM MY LOCAL DEALER WITH ONLY 6,000 MILES AFTER COMPLETING THE LAST SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY. I ENTERED A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AND PROCEEDED INTO THE LEFT L...

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FAINT FUEL ODOR AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND HOUSING IT IN THE GARAGE. FUEL VAPOR OR VERY SMALL LINK FROM GAS TANK IS SUSPECTED. OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE CORVETTE FORUM. *TR

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

FAINT FUEL ODOR AFTER SHUTTING CAR OFF AND HOUSING IT IN THE GARAGE. FUEL VAPOR OR VERY SMALL LINK FROM GAS TANK IS SUSPECTED. OTHER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE CORVETTE FORUM. *TR

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,777 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,828 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,845 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,890 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 41,777 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,828 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 14,845 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,890 mi

MY 2006 Z06 HAS HAD THIS SAME RECURRING "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" FAULT ALMOST LIKE CLOCKWORK EVERY 9 TO 15 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN SEPT 2005 (ONE OF THE FIRST Z06S BUILT). MY Z06 IS AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AGAIN, THIS TIME GETTING THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR REPLACED AGAIN. NO ITS NOT TH...

May 12, 2010 Steering 18,000 mi

THERE IS 2 RECALLS ON MY 06 Z06 WHICH WAS BUILT IN 11/05. ! IS THE ROOF COMING OFF AND THE OTHER IS THE STEERING WHEEL POISONING SENSOR. I WAS IS CONTACT WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V172000 ON THIS. GM AND MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS ISN'T WARRANTY AND MY C...

May 12, 2010 Structure 18,000 mi

THERE IS 2 RECALLS ON MY 06 Z06 WHICH WAS BUILT IN 11/05. ! IS THE ROOF COMING OFF AND THE OTHER IS THE STEERING WHEEL POISONING SENSOR. I WAS IS CONTACT WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V172000 ON THIS. GM AND MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS ISN'T WARRANTY AND MY C...

May 12, 2010 Steering 18,000 mi

THERE IS 2 RECALLS ON MY 06 Z06 WHICH WAS BUILT IN 11/05. ! IS THE ROOF COMING OFF AND THE OTHER IS THE STEERING WHEEL POISONING SENSOR. I WAS IS CONTACT WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V172000 ON THIS. GM AND MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS ISN'T WARRANTY AND MY C...

May 12, 2010 Structure 18,000 mi

THERE IS 2 RECALLS ON MY 06 Z06 WHICH WAS BUILT IN 11/05. ! IS THE ROOF COMING OFF AND THE OTHER IS THE STEERING WHEEL POISONING SENSOR. I WAS IS CONTACT WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V172000 ON THIS. GM AND MY DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRENTY. THIS ISN'T WARRANTY AND MY C...

Sep 4, 2009 Structure 3,550 mi

MY FIBERGLASS ROOF (FIXED) ON MY 2006 Z06 FLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH IN THE #4 (FAST) LANE. I HAD JUST TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IF LOOKED AT AND THEY ORDERED ME A NEW ONE. WHILE WAITING, I HAD STRONG TAPE ACROSS THE FRONT SO NO AIR WOULD GET IN. AS I WAS DRIVING TODAY, I HEARD...

Sep 4, 2009 Structure 3,550 mi

MY FIBERGLASS ROOF (FIXED) ON MY 2006 Z06 FLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH IN THE #4 (FAST) LANE. I HAD JUST TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TO GET IF LOOKED AT AND THEY ORDERED ME A NEW ONE. WHILE WAITING, I HAD STRONG TAPE ACROSS THE FRONT SO NO AIR WOULD GET IN. AS I WAS DRIVING TODAY, I HEARD...

Aug 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3,496 mi

2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO RIGHT BRAKE LOCK UP AFTER "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING" APPEARING IN DISPLAY. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT. I APPLIED BRAKING AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE BEFORE I HIT A PARKED CAR...

Aug 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3,496 mi

2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO RIGHT BRAKE LOCK UP AFTER "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING" APPEARING IN DISPLAY. I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT. I APPLIED BRAKING AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE BEFORE I HIT A PARKED CAR...

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 5,675 mi

HI, THERE IS A KNOWN NHTSA BULLITEN ON 05-06 CORVETTES WITH ROOF DELAMINATION, WELL, MY 2006 DELAMINATED TODAY BUT I FOUND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT FLEW OFF. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID MY VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE RECALL BY ~500 UNITS. I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED AS MY PROBLEM IS EXACTLY WHAT NH...

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 5,675 mi

HI, THERE IS A KNOWN NHTSA BULLITEN ON 05-06 CORVETTES WITH ROOF DELAMINATION, WELL, MY 2006 DELAMINATED TODAY BUT I FOUND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT FLEW OFF. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID MY VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE RECALL BY ~500 UNITS. I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED AS MY PROBLEM IS EXACTLY WHAT NH...

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 5,675 mi

HI, THERE IS A KNOWN NHTSA BULLITEN ON 05-06 CORVETTES WITH ROOF DELAMINATION, WELL, MY 2006 DELAMINATED TODAY BUT I FOUND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT FLEW OFF. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID MY VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE RECALL BY ~500 UNITS. I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED AS MY PROBLEM IS EXACTLY WHAT NH...

Aug 25, 2009 Structure 5,675 mi

HI, THERE IS A KNOWN NHTSA BULLITEN ON 05-06 CORVETTES WITH ROOF DELAMINATION, WELL, MY 2006 DELAMINATED TODAY BUT I FOUND THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT FLEW OFF. I CALLED GM AND THEY SAID MY VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE RECALL BY ~500 UNITS. I THINK THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED AS MY PROBLEM IS EXACTLY WHAT NH...

Jun 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,000 mi

ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM IN 2006 CORVETTE Z06 ENGAGES AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES POSSIBLY LEADING TO SERIOUS LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASH. THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, AND THE "FIXES" HAVE NOT BEEN PERMANENT. I BELIEVE FOR THE SAFETY OF A...

Jun 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,000 mi

ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM IN 2006 CORVETTE Z06 ENGAGES AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES POSSIBLY LEADING TO SERIOUS LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASH. THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS THE SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, AND THE "FIXES" HAVE NOT BEEN PERMANENT. I BELIEVE FOR THE SAFETY OF A...

Jun 19, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 19,600 mi

I'VE GOT A 06 Z06 THAT TRIES TO APPLY THE RT FRONT BRAKE EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THIS STARTED 3 MONTHS AGO. I SAW A # ON TH CF.EOA9002. THIS IS A CAR I PAID 72K FOR THAT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS OF THIS FROM DUBAI TO THE US FOR OVER A YEAR NOW...

Jun 19, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 19,600 mi

I'VE GOT A 06 Z06 THAT TRIES TO APPLY THE RT FRONT BRAKE EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THIS STARTED 3 MONTHS AGO. I SAW A # ON TH CF.EOA9002. THIS IS A CAR I PAID 72K FOR THAT ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS OF THIS FROM DUBAI TO THE US FOR OVER A YEAR NOW...

May 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

2006 CORVETTE Z06 HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURES OF THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM CAUSING ONE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL INSTANTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, NO STORED CODES. DASH WARNING ...

May 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1,500 mi

2006 CORVETTE Z06 HAS INTERMITTENT FAILURES OF THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM CAUSING ONE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO VEER OUT OF CONTROL INSTANTLY. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, NO STORED CODES. DASH WARNING ...

May 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 4,685 mi

DROVE THROUGH A TURN (RT HAND) EXITED TURN AT APPROX 45 MPH OR LESS,WENT STRAIGHT FOR APPROX 300 FEET AND CAR LOCKED UP RT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKES CAUSING CAR TO GO INTO 4 WHEEL SLIDE (60 DEGREES FROM DIRECTION THAT WAS STRAIGHT) JUMPED OVER CURB SIDE WAYS (DRIVERS SIDE FACING CURB) WENT OFF ROAD...

May 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 4,685 mi

DROVE THROUGH A TURN (RT HAND) EXITED TURN AT APPROX 45 MPH OR LESS,WENT STRAIGHT FOR APPROX 300 FEET AND CAR LOCKED UP RT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKES CAUSING CAR TO GO INTO 4 WHEEL SLIDE (60 DEGREES FROM DIRECTION THAT WAS STRAIGHT) JUMPED OVER CURB SIDE WAYS (DRIVERS SIDE FACING CURB) WENT OFF ROAD...

Mar 30, 2009 Structure 22,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 CORVETTE Z06 AND THERE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN A RECALL ON THE ROOF PANEL. THE ROOF PANEL HAS BEEN MAKING NOISES WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND TURNS, SO I TOOK IT IN TO RELIABLE CHEVROLET IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE ROOF IN...

Mar 30, 2009 Structure 22,000 mi

I OWN A 2006 CORVETTE Z06 AND THERE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN A RECALL ON THE ROOF PANEL. THE ROOF PANEL HAS BEEN MAKING NOISES WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND TURNS, SO I TOOK IT IN TO RELIABLE CHEVROLET IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE ROOF IN...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure 7,723 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE ROOF PANEL HAD TORN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE VEHICLE CURRE...

Dec 16, 2008 Structure 7,723 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING SOUND. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE ROOF PANEL HAD TORN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE VEHICLE CURRE...

Feb 11, 2008 Structure 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HARDTOP ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROOF PANEL UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF AGAIN AND PUSHED THE HEADLINER DOWN. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO A CURB AND ALL FOUR RIMS WERE D...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HARDTOP ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROOF PANEL UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF AGAIN AND PUSHED THE HEADLINER DOWN. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO A CURB AND ALL FOUR RIMS WERE D...

Feb 11, 2008 Structure 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HARDTOP ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROOF PANEL UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF AGAIN AND PUSHED THE HEADLINER DOWN. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO A CURB AND ALL FOUR RIMS WERE D...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 8,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE HARDTOP ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROOF PANEL UNDER WARRANTY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ROOF PANEL FLEW OFF AGAIN AND PUSHED THE HEADLINER DOWN. THE VEHICLE SWERVED INTO A CURB AND ALL FOUR RIMS WERE D...