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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1YY36U865••••••2006 Chevrolet CORVETTE
That is about average for the 2006 Chevrolet CORVETTE — 6 complaints per build across 55 builds.
7on this build
333on the model
55builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Steering 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2025
We were driving 55 and the car stalled. This has happened several times. Been at dealer and the codes show fine they replaced what they thought was issue and it still does this. Very scary
Unknown Or OtherApr 2022
This is a safety concern when I start my car and can not put it in reverse. This in todays world of violence and crime everywhere is truly a safety concern for women stuck in a car that you can not get out of park. The shift is stuck in park and will not move in any other…
SteeringNov 2017
The power steering high pressure line leaks in multiple places through a short canvas reinforced rubber segment on my 2006 corvette, not through any crimped fittings, o-rings, etc. The higher the RPM, the faster it leaks. It sprays on the engine and exhaust. The source of the…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2021
Shifter assembly does not operate properly. The shifter locks and will not move from park to reverse or neutral or drive. Therefore, the car is inoperable. Many suggestions are to override such lockout mechanism however this creates a major safety issue. The car was at…
SteeringAug 2016
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet corvette. While reversing the vehicle at approximately 5 mph, the service ride control warning indicator illuminated. The contact also observed that the steering wheel pulled in the opposite direction occasionally. The VIN was not included in…
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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 1G1YY36U865128773 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.