2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems & reliability
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 26 | 58% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 9% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 9% |
| Power Train | 4 | 9% |
| Steering | 3 | 7% |
| Wheels | 3 | 7% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 42 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 30,550 miles (middle 50% between 18,000 and 47,350 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The head issue valve guide on the heads was completely out of spec....have repaired car twice because of this issue '.”
Engine · filed Jul 8, 2018
“The last 2 days when I drive at night the headlights (low beams) shut off. I switch to the high beams and they work. This has happened in the dark and is dangerous because it happens about 30 or 40 minutes after driving the car. I let the car sit for 4 or 5 hours and then come back and they start working. It is the…”
Electrical System · filed Apr 9, 2018
“Dangerous conditions. Exhaust valve design causes ear that eventually breaks exhaust valve and destroys engine. Exhaust valve loose enough to break and cause engine damage, possible fire and/or flammable fluid leakage. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtoa3vlgoes”
Engine · filed Mar 23, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
Engineering Analysis EA13007 · opened Aug 23, 2013 · closed Jun 24, 2014 · led to recall 14V251000
- Loss of Low Beam Headlights
Preliminary Evaluation PE13013 · opened May 6, 2013 · closed Aug 26, 2013
Technical service bulletins
154 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The 10 most recent:
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may…
PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2025
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 30, 2025
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
17-NA-087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 26, 2024
This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a…
08-07-30-026I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 16, 2024
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2024
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized…
PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 30,550 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.