2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 problems
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Common 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, several common problems have been reported:
- Roof Delamination:
- Some owners have experienced minor roof delamination issues with the 2007 Z06 Corvettes. While this problem is said to be easily fixed, it can be a concern for owners who want to maintain the integrity of their vehicle's structure.
- Rocker Issues:
- Rocker issues have also been mentioned in relation to the 2007 Z06 Corvettes. These problems may require attention to ensure the proper functioning and safety of the vehicle.
- Engine Problems:
- Engine problems, including cylinder and piston breakage, have been reported by some owners of the 2007 Z06 with the 505HP engine. Such issues can be severe, leading to engine failure and the need for costly repairs or replacements.
These problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 may encounter. It's essential for owners to be aware of these common problems to address them promptly and maintain the performance and reliability of their vehicles.
How reliable is the Corvette LS7 engine?
The LS7 engine is known to be quite reliable, even after owners push it to its limits. However, there has been one major problem that it suffered, and it has to do with its valves. General Motors released a statement that said the problem was traced back to the supplier of its cylinder heads.
Is there a recall on 2007 Corvette?
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend.
How many Z06 were made in 2007?
The Z06 variant, known for its high-performance capabilities, saw 8,159 units manufactured. Additionally, the 2007 Corvette marked the end of the C6 generation, paving the way for future innovations and developments.
What year Corvette has the least problems?
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How many Z06 were made in 2007?
The Z06 variant, known for its high-performance capabilities, saw 8,159 units manufactured. Additionally, the 2007 Corvette marked the end of the C6 generation, paving the way for future innovations and developments.
How reliable is the Corvette LS7 engine?
The LS7 engine is known to be quite reliable, even after owners push it to its limits. However, there has been one major problem that it suffered, and it has to do with its valves. General Motors released a statement that said the problem was traced back to the supplier of its cylinder heads.
Is Corvette Z06 comfortable?
Yes, you feel the wheels moving about, but the Corvette itself never feels unsettled. Our Z06/Z07 has the optional FE7 suspension, which means thicker front and rear anti-roll bars, plus stiffer springs front and rear. The results are wonderful and great fun to drive.
Is there a recall on 2007 Corvette?
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Corvette z06 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06
The NHTSA has received 380 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 vehicles.
2024-09-30
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- VIN: 1G1YY36U675
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel smell inside and outside when car is parked.
2024-06-26
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-26
- VIN: 1G1YY26U075
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud creaking and popping noise coming from the sunroof. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage approximately was 22,000.
2024-05-15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-04
- VIN: 1G1YY26U375
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The fuel tank leaks after filling with fuel, resulting in gas vapors filling the garage. This is a known issue with many C6 corvettes. May result in a fire or explosion
2024-04-28
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-02
- VIN: 1G1YY36U875
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Fuel pump had hairline cacks on top. Gas leak under pressure. Strong fumes while in garage. Gas leaks down on exhaust pipes
2024-04-23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-23
- VIN: 1G1YY25UX75
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from the outside of the car. It is strongest once the car has been sitting in my garage overnight. Some evidence of fuel under the car.
2024-04-01
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-31
- VIN: 1G1YY26U375
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: There is a fuel leak most likely coming from the fuel pump or gasket from within the 2 gas tanks. Gas fumes are building up in my garage causing a horrible smell. Very dangerous please do something about this. Chevrolet has no recalls for this common problems.
2023-12-19
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-19
- VIN: 1G1YY26U075
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Strong fuel smell inside car as well as in garage. Drivers side tank does appear to have a leak when filled. Doing a search online it appears this is a common issue with this vehicle and that a recall/repair was created for owners however my 2007 (not the original owner) I suspect has since expired. In my opinion any defects that puts the owner and personal property at risk should be covered regardless of age.
2023-08-17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 1G1YY36UX75
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Strong smell in car of gasoline and around car
2023-07-25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-25
- VIN: 1G1YY26U275
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: We are having an issue with our vehicle leaking fuel on left side fuel tank. The vehicle is constant smell of gas on that left side. It has been a safety concern for us and the dealer wants us to pay at least $1200 just for diagnostic alone. There was a Special Coverage Adjustment for this issue but we were never notified. The notice is Special Coverage Adjustment 15682. I spoke with GM/Chevrolet Customer Assistance and spoke with [XXX] he said I would have to get diagnostic and that the fee could be applied to repair. I understand there is a time limit on most things but it seems that something that relates to safety issue should not have and end date. This is a type of car that most people just have as a collector car and you can see by the low miles that this is the case. I am not trying to get a repair on a vehicle that has 100,000 or more miles. It may seem trivial but this is important to me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2023-06-04
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-03
- VIN: 1G1YY26E675
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Very strong fuel smell from driver side wheel well and inside of car. When car is parked inside garage it is unbearable.
2023-03-27
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-27
- VIN: 1G1YY26U875
- Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: For last 3 years whenever I fill my vehicle with gas the garage smells of gas until the tank is less than half a tank... The other major issue is the vehicle will not come out of park multiple time. This has put me in embarrassing situations many times. I stay away from driving the vehicle so many times when I could be in physical danger .
2023-02-22
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-11
- VIN: 1G1YY26U875
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The Body Control Module has failed and there are no replacement parts available except used parts. The BCM is hard coded with the VIN. If you use a BCM from another car, certain safety systems are deactivated such as the air bags. The BCM is central to the electronic architecture so all other systems are at risk. The unit can be responsible for the car not starting, the headlights not working, the power windows and door locks failing, or in my case the active suspension not functioning. Since BCM's are widely used, this is a looming major safety issue for the nation because GM quit making new ones, no one else makes these parts, no one can repair the units. I know a number of C6 Corvette owners are using used parts which deactivates the air bags and the security system.
2022-12-20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-15
- VIN: 1G1YY25U875
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I started smelling gas from my car two weeks ago. I discovered on Corvette Forum.com that this is a common problem. If the car is filled up over 1/2 tank gas will come out of the top and drip on the exhaust, which is very concerning. Chevrolet claims that the cars with this issue were recalled, but mine was not. This is one of two reoccurring issues with the C6 Corvette, and unfortunately, I am a victim of both. The other is the shifter locks in place, and the car will not come out of park. Chevrolet does not own up to the responsibility for this defective engineering as well. Please add me to the complaints for these two recallable issues as Chevrollet refuses to address the issue. Fuel dripping on the exhaust preplexes me why NHTSA has not got involved already.
2022-11-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: 1g1yy36u075
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: There is a very strong fuel odor coming from the car when I shut it down, especially when I park in the garage. The smell is overwhelming. Seems like it's coming from the rear part of the car, drivers side. I don't see fuel leaking nor on the garage floor, but it is very evident there is a problem. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. thank you
2022-11-10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-12
- VIN: 1G1YY26U075
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Headlights suddenly stopped working.
2022-09-15
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-15
- VIN: 1G1YY26U975
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the engine of the vehicle was replaced because he wanted to update the engine. The contact stated that once the engine was replaced the vehicle would not start. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that 5 cylinder fractured causing the engine to lock up. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 0.
2022-08-23
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: 1g1yy25u175
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Every time the fuel tank is filled to full (not past the click), there is a very bad fuel smell but no fuel leaking on the ground. I bought the car with 69000 and have noticed it every time I have filled the tank to full but never past the "click". I have read of many others having the same problem. I am afraid to park my car inside my garage. I have had fuel system parts replaced but it still continues. No leak has ever been noted.
2022-08-18
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-02
- VIN: 1G1YY36UX75
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary: Smell gas around and in car. Cannot see where it is coming from no sign on ground continuing issue for at least a year. I do not use the car . Afraid of fire. My primary car has been in for repair last 30 days and I am forced to use this car
2022-08-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 1G1YY26U575
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: This particular Corvette C6 model (2005 through 2013 model years) has a well known and documented problem with the automatic transmissions. Upon engine startup, it oftentimes will not shift out of the Park gear. When the Chevrolet Customer Service people were called about this, their response was that they are well aware of this problem with the C6 model years. The Customer Service people said that a Recall was not issued because the way to address this problem is to: Shut off the engine, put the ignition in the Accessory mode, then try and shift the transmission into Neutral. If it is able to shift into Neutral, then start the engine. Once the engine starts, then try and shift the transmission into the Drive or Reverse gear. If this sequence doesn't work, we were told just to keep repeating this sequence over and over. There have been occasions when we had to repeat this sequence at least half a dozen times and there have also been occasions where we were stranded in parking lots and had to leave the car and come back to it later to try again. This is a safety concern due to the real possibility of being stranded at night in parking lots. There aren't any warning lights or messages. There also aren't any advanced warnings, in terms of symptoms. The only way the problem manifests itself, is when the car cannot be shifted out of the Park gear. Whenever the car is brought into service, including at Chevrolet dealers for such items as oil changes, the mechanics try shifting it out of the Park gear and when they can't, they will call and ask us what to do. The added concern here is that if the mechanic physically forces the shifter out of the Park gear, the entire shifter and possibly the transmission will be damaged. We are the original owners of the car and it only has 18,000 miles on it. This problem first appeared about two years ago but it is happening much more often now.
2022-07-30
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-30
- VIN: 1G1YY25U675
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The airbag indicator light on the dash of the vehicle periodically lights up indicating a fault with the system. The car was checked by a dealer who could find no issue. The light resets if you cycle the vehicle on/off, but the problem returns randomly when driving the vehicle. The airbag system disabling itself without warning puts the driver at risk of not having the system deploy under conditions it should. The system resetting the warning to every on/off cycle is also misleading because unless you experience the behavior there is no reliable way to know that there is an issue with the SRS system on the vehicle.
2022-06-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-24
- VIN: 1g1yy26e975
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: On 2/24/18 while driving the vehicle in first gear taking off from a stoplight averaging a speed no higher than 30mph and not yet entering 2nd gear the vehicle made a loud screeching noise from the motor area and then abruptly stopped and shut off the engine. A dashboard warning of reduced motor speed appeared and the vehicle stayed in accessory mode only allowing the interior electrical systems to operate. The roadway that I was on being 3 lanes wide and at time of engine failure I was in the middle lane, I was forced to attempt to take vehicle off main roadway onto a side street. Being that the engine abruptly stopped, speed was lost rather quickly putting me in a dangerous situation where the vehicles behind me and next to me could potentially hit me endangering my safety. Additionally I had to cross over in front of oncoming traffic as the only available safe stop was a side street was on the opposite side of road. At that point I was able to stop the vehicle off the roadway onto a side street where the vehicle was then towed back to our residence. The vehicle was then later towed to our mechanic where bore scope inspection revealed a thrown piston and rod. At that time we authorized a tear down to be completed by the mechanic that revealed a thrown piston and rod in the 1st cylinder, which we have since found out is a known and common cylinder to fail. The rod was thrown through the block and piston shattering which made this catastrophic motor failure not allowing repair to be completed and the only option being a full motor replacement. The mechanic advised this was due to a faulty valve in the cylinder head. Symptoms I feel may have been related and ultimately contributed to this failure date back as far as the date I purchased the vehicle on 4/2/16 where vehicle engine made irregular noises. Vehicle was seen 4/18/16 by Chevy stating noises normal and characteristic to alternator, as well as 11/14/17 when a cylinder 3 injector malfunction was detected.
2022-06-19
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-15
- VIN: 1G1YY25EX75
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Gas smell in the entire car after filling up the tank because gas tanks leak and it’s dangerous because the fumes are strong enough that if there was an ignite and it was irked in a garage the garage and house would burn down
2022-06-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-08
- VIN: 1G1YY26E575
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle while the vehicle was parked in the garage. The contact had not found a fuel leak. The dealer was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
2022-06-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-10
- VIN: 1G1YY36U675
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated the transmission had been seized in the park(P) position intermittently. The transmission would eventually release after manipulating the gear shifter several times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,621.
2022-05-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 1G1YY36U775
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Vehicle will not shift out of park after starting, even when brake pedal is properly depressed.
2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette z06.
2009-12-23
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. IF THERE IS A PARTIAL SEPARATION, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS A SNAPPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, WIND NOISE, POOR ROOF PANEL FIT, ROOF PANEL MOVEMENT/BOUNCE WHEN A DOOR OR HATCH IS CLOSED, OR A WATER LEAK IN THE HEADLINER.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Additional sources
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Z06 any issues with 2007 Z06? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet ...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-zr1-and-z06/2794571-any-issues-with-2007-z06.html
Mar 13, 2011 ... Watch out for rear end failures due to poor designed clutch packs... Shedding causes premature bearing failure. i.e. less than 10K miles. Mine ...
2007 Z06 Engine Problems??? | Corvette Z06 Forum
https://www.z06vette.com/threads/2007-z06-engine-problems.110836/
May 22, 2008 ... Please see the enclosed product update I got from the Chevy dealership I purchased my 2007 Z06 from! To make a long story short, my car has ...
2007 Z06 head valve problem - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette ...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-zr1-and-z06/4033621-2007-z06-head-valve-problem.html
Aug 24, 2017 ... took to a corvette speed shop and after looking at it told me need new heads valve guide problems( a common problem with the LS7.). Ordering ...
C6 zo6 common issues for the Engine failure | Corvette Z06 Forum
https://www.z06vette.com/threads/c6-zo6-common-issues-for-the-engine-failure.152921/
Sep 8, 2019 ... The only problem I had was the valve guide wear. The heads were replaced under my extended warranty. You can check valve guide wear w/o removing ...
Z06 06-07 Z06 problems ?? - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette ...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-zr1-and-z06/3033880-06-07-z06-problems.html
Apr 5, 2012 ... C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06 - 06-07 Z06 problems ?? - I am considering buying an 06-07 Z06 and im just wondering are there any other problems on ...
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