This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the glass roof top was moving out of position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V491000 (structure). The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at 45 mph, the targa removable part for the roof detached from the vehicle. There were recalls for the component, but the contact's VIN was not included. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the hard top detached from the vehicle along with an abnormal noise that was heard. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the glue failed to hold the hard top into place. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 95,550.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V491000 (structure:body:roof and pillars). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who took the roof off in order to perform the repairs. The contact was informed that the roof would be repaired within two weeks. The repairs had yet to be completed after approximately six weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 13,700. As of 2 months today (10-11-11) I still dont have my top back. As of 10-17-11 I still dont have a top! updated 11/03/2011
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contacts vehicle had an adhesive foam added to the top of the frame which was listed as part of recall 09V491000, structure body, roof and pillars. The current and failure mileages were 22000 miles.
- Moutain Top, PA, USA
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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 NHTSA campaign 06V181000 is discussing and covering.
2006 Corvette had the roof recall (ref. NHTSA campaign id# 06V181000) done on 6/7/07. I returned vehicle for recheck of recall on 11/1/07 as the roof did have some noticeable creak noises. The dealer reported the roof was not loose and lubricated the weather strips. On 6/12/09, getting on the highway, my wife noticed wind noise and then suddenly the roof panel flew off and over a pick up truck that was following her. She was going approximately 50 mph at the time the roof panel blew off. The frame which holds the removable roof was in place in the vehicle. The recall foam was in place in the frame. The vehicle has been taken back to the servicing dealer and the entire removable roof has been replaced. The dealer kept the old frame.
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 damaged. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06V181000 (structure:body:roof and pillars). The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 18,000. Updated 03/04/08. The rear differential was replaced. Updated
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 30 mph the removable roof disengaged and crashed into another vehicle. There was no police report filed. The current mileage was 15,442 and the failure mileage was unavailable.
2006 Chevrolet Corvette recall problem customer states after talking to dealership he is still not satisfied with the recall* the consumer has tried to have the recall fixed by calling different dealerships to no avail.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at a moderate speed, the roof panel detached from the vehicle. The outer shell was separated from the inside. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer and they keep replacing the roof panel. He stated that he would like to replace his rooftop with a different model that GM manufactures, but the dealer stated that they could only replace it with an identical rooftop. The current mileage is 16,000 and failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a recall notice (the campaign number was unavailable). He stated that the roof detached from the vehicle and struck his son on the head. The roof then landed in a field on the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in December of 2006. The dealer examined the vehicle and found nothing wrong, however they stated that if a failure was found, they would repair the vehicle under warranty. However, if the contact were to claim medical expenses, they would not offer him any assistance. He notified the manufacturer who also did not provide any assistance. The contact called the state's attorney's general office who provided further information regarding the recall pertaining to the roof failure. He stated that his son suffers from severe neck injuries. The current and failure mileages were 12,500.
- the contact received NHTSA recall 06V181000 on 11/30/06. The contact took vehicle to R K Chevrolet at 502 N. delsea dr. Vineland, NJ. With phone # 609-696-8400, and was told that they will not repair the vehicle. The contact informed the owner of the recall, but the owner was aware of the recall. However, he did inform the contact that he did not have to repair anyone's vehicle that he didn't want to repair. The contact tried to contact the manufacturer, but only got the voice mail. The contact stated that when purchasing the vehicle he thought that any Chevrolet dealerships could do recall repairs. Updated 01/31/07.
: the contact stated the center of the roof came apart while driving 65 mph. The fiberglass raised up and the adhesive was missing. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the roof needed to be replaced, however it would only be a temporary repair. There was a NHTSA recall # 06V181000 pertaining to the roof and pillars. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
2006 Corvette roof delamination and detachment which could lead to injury to individuals in near proximity to vehicle while vehicle is being driven - detachment hasn't occurred yet however in my opinion poses a serious risk of injury to the general public.
I was driving my 2006 Chevrolet Corvette at around 50 mph, and the painted roof separated from the frame. I immediately pulled over and took the roof off, and went to the Chevy dealership. They informed me there was a recall, but it was usually a voluntary recall for you to go in and have it inspected, and if it checked out to be bad, they would fix it. The dealership informed me that they couldn't get a roof panel for this car for 20-30 days and that they would give me loaner and I could leave the car there. I am out of town on business, and will not be here for 20- 30 days, and my opinion would be that if the dealers know there is a recall, there should be plenty of panels available if the roof is under recall. I also believe they should replace all these panels on all VIN numbers affected. The roof panel coming loose and flying off and either damaging my vehicle, or even worse, causing a loss of life to someone in the vehicle behind me would be tragic. Chevrolet should own up to their errors and fix the problem properly, not by repairing the panels that were defective. They should be replaced.
I had separation on my original top and received the "fix" as described in the recall memo by GM, however, the new top with the "fix" is separating also. I don't know how long before GM stops trying to patch the problem. They need to make the top one piece.
Roof panels on 2005 & 2006 Chevrolet coupes come loose from the roof frame and may fly off the vehicle at highway speed. My panel came loose but did not fly off. GM / Chevrolet has parts back ordered 90 days and is only able to provide a temporary fix with no guarantee of adequacy.
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- Greensboro, NC, USA