2006 Chevrolet Corvette: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 19, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · IA

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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V251000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000. The contact stated that he pulled the fuse box and wiring from the car. In the photos, we can see a damaged wire around a tight bend that has created tension and caused a faulty connection.

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Lights · NC

My headlights I thought was done under dealership then they stop working 2 mths later .

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · AL

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.

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Lights · 100,000 miles · CA

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. Three and a half years later, you can't get essential parts to make the headlights safe. Thousands of c6 headlamp covers are starting to fail now. The federal safety agency did a recall for the low-beam wiring malfunction on this car. This is a similar problem in its effect.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 133,900 miles · PA

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Lights · 66,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. While driving 70 MPH, the headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 119,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when the vehicle reached normal operating temperatures, the low beam lights became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) but the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Electrical · 29,000 miles · NJ

Re: gm recall #13146 underhood bussed electrical center (ubec) housing will expand causing failure of low-beam headlights. I received recall notice in july 2014 but the problem has yet to be remedied. Called chevrolet customer assistance center in early october, they advised that problem is "..being worked on." . 3+ months seems to be an excessive time to wait for a remedy.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Lights · 79,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. While driving approximately 35 MPH in the dark, the low beam headlights dimmed. The contact had to use the high beam lights in order to continue driving. The following day, the headlights resumed normal operation, but the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Lights · 127,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). The dealer informed the contact that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer advised the contact to utilize the high beam lights. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 51,000 miles · TX

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 the federal safety agency 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!!). You are perfectly safe to drive on high-beams." in my opinion, it is irresponsible to tell your customer that there is nothing that can be done and to drive illegally at night in the mean-time.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Lights · 87,000 miles · CA

Low beam head lights went out without warning in a corner on a mountain road at 70 MPH! The low beam lights will fail at will without warning contacted chevrolet about the recall #13146 on the head lights and was told theirs a recall but we don't know what to fix? Chevrolet trouble ticket [xxx] I have been trying to resolve this for 3 weeks now with no solution or even contact from chevrolet. Please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).