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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1YY36U565114121 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1G1YY36U565•••••• 2006 Chevrolet CORVETTE

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Most reported Steering 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Power Train 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2017
Strong fuel smell when gas tank is more than half full
Power Train Oct 2016
After initial start, and while holding brake pedal down, the automatic shift lever stays locked in "park," and cannot be shifted to other gears. The solenoid seems not to be engaging. This is an annoying occurrence, which happens too often. I can see safety issues arising from…
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Jul 2009
My 2006 corvette has problems with the "active handling system". The car has been taken back to the dealer 3 times when the "service active handling system" message appears on the dic. The dealer fix is only short term before the problem reappears. I feel that this could be a…
Steering Aug 2006
The contact stated there was a vibration in the steering while driving 20mph or while in reversing. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the vibration. The manufacturer was alerted

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1YY36U565114121 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.