2006 Chevrolet Corvette: engine failure

9 of the 365 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 9
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 36,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 106 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2022
1
2019
2
2017
1
2014
2
2013
4
2009
13
2008
8
2007
5
2006
9
2005
12
2004
6
2003
5
2002
7
2001
10
2000
15
1999
6
1998
8
1997
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed May 6, 2020 · Engine · CA

Valve guides pre-mature wear causing engine failure.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Engine · MS

The cylinder heads have valves that are out of spec with 23,000 miles. The car is out of warranty due to age, and I was forced to purchase aftermarket cylinders heads to fix the worn valve issue to insure I don't drop a valve and have a catastrophic engine failure.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · IN

Have excessive noise coming from valve train.called chevrolet customer service to inquire about cause and information about repair.was told no known problems and vehicle was no longer under warrantyi took car to katech in michigan to have the motor checked and repaired if needed.the clearance on the valve guides were way beyond gm spec and had deformed my valves weakening them to the point of certain failure.I payed thousands of dollars to repair.I do not feel that a car with so liitle miles should need such an expensive repair.chevrolet has refused to acknowledge this problem that if left unchecked would lead to engine failure resulting in an unsafe condition for driver passenger and other motorists. .

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Engine · 36,000 miles · TN

I was concerned about excessive valve train noise and after reading several accounts of improperly machined heads by gm's supplier linamar, and that numerous vehicles have had valves drop, resulting in engine failure. As a result, after having been rebuffed by chevrolet, I took my car with 36,000 miles on it to a corvette specialty shop to have my valve guide clearance tested. I had several exhaust valve guides outside the maximum service specifications, indicating that a catastrophic engine failure was imminent. The car was repaired with proper re-machining of the heads to make the valve guides concentric, new intake and exhaust valve guides installed, as well as new seals, valves, springs, etc. 88% of the corvette forum members who have had their cylinder heads tested for excessive valve guide wear, were out of service specifications. Source: http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...-registry.html gm needs to issue a recall on this issue, there have been numerous engine failures as a result of a dropped valve into a cylinder which can cause loss of steering, braking capability, and which can result accidents and fires. Gm is very aware of this issue, but refuses to do anything about this huge safety risk to drivers, passengers, and nearby vehicles if the engine fails while the vehicle is underway on public roadways.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 33,321 miles · PA

The harmonic damper on 2006 corvette with ls2 engine failed resulting in power steering drive belt coming off pulley causing loss of power steering. The high effort required to steer vehicle almost resulted in crash. This harmonic damper issue is documented in numerous internet forums and is believed to be a widespread issue that should be recalled and corrected by the manufacturer.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Brakes · 93,400 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the front brakes seized as the service active handling indicator illuminated. The vehicle spun out of control as the contact turned the steering wheel to the right. The vehicle resumed and functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,400 and the current mileage was 93,500.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Steering · 35,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brakes engaged independently as the front passenger's side tire seized. The failure caused the vehicle to sway abnormally from left to right. The contact mentioned that the service active handling system warning message was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v172000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2014 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA · fire

I have 2006 chevy corvette what a joke this car has been. I have had a new engine I have spent 40,000 on repairs to this car its never ending.I have replaced everything on it twice. I just got it out of the shop yesterday again for the thousands time and now the traction control light the brake light the tire light on the dash is on. This car is a nightmare. I have paid so much money to never ending drama. Help I beg you. The car has caught on fire due to the clutch fluid leaking everything you can think has has been replaced.talk about a lemon. No lemon law will help.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Driver assistance · 79,000 miles · MS

2006 chevrolet corvette 79,000 miles, service active handling light comes on the display and also the traction control light at same time, once the rear wheel seized at 5mph, I was told by other corvette owners that this was a problem with 2005-2009 corvettes with tilt and telescopic steering column , however my car only has tilt steering and the problem seems to be the same as the recall that general motors applied to the cars with tilt and telescopic steering column.