Sell your 2006 Chevrolet Corvette for cash

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seat sports car that came with a choice of 6.0L 8-cyl and 7.0L 8-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette at a glance

Body styleTwo Seaters
Engines6.0L 8-cyl, 7.0L 8-cyl
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy15–16 city / 24–26 highway / 18–19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,350–$4,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂468–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Corvette's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a two-seat sports car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Corvette. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the exterior lighting, typically around 84,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Exterior LightingMay 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V251000

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. If the wire is repeatedly…

Risk: The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringApr 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V172000

Gm is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette passenger cars manufactured between march 2004 and january 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. If this occurs, the message…

Risk: If the driver does not respond to the change in vehicle movement, a crash could occur.

StructureDec 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V491000

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…

Risk: 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.

StructureMay 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V181000

On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.

Risk: If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage.

SteeringOct 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V455000

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort

Common 2006 Corvette problems

Owners have filed 365 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. 12 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 5 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Exterior Lighting59
  • Fuel/Propulsion System49
  • Electrical System42
  • Structure40
  • Steering38
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)37

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Exterior Lighting84,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System51,000 mi
  • Electrical System62,000 mi
  • Structure6,000 mi
  • Steering38,000 mi
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)24,000 mi

2006 Chevrolet Corvette service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 830 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment114
  • Equipment101
  • Electrical System71
  • Engine and Engine Cooling52
  • Engine38
  • Equipment37

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    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

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    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

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R

    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

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.

Exterior LightingEA13007 · opened Aug 2013, closed Jun 2014Led to recall 14V251000

Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights

On May 14, 2014, General Motors (GM) submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA Safety Recall 14V-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.GM will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.GM also announced a customer satis

Exterior LightingPE13013 · opened May 2013, closed Aug 2013

Loss of Low Beam Headlights

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning. The low beam headlights remained inoperative for the remainder of the drive

Electronic Stability ControlEA09002 · opened Jan 2009, closed May 2010Led to recall 10V172000

Electronic Stability Control

On April 26, 2010, at NHTSA's request following this investigation, General Motors submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA to correct a defect associated with the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system in approximately 40,000 Model Year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (NHTSA Recall No. 10V-172).Ac

Electronic Stability ControlPE08056 · opened Sep 2008, closed Jan 2009

Electronic stability control malfunction

On september 17, 2008, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe08-056 to investigate allegations of inappropriate activation of the electronic stability control (esc) system in model year (my) 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles.some reports received by odi and some reports to general motors (gm) contained in gm's re

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Selling a 2006 Corvette: questions

How much is a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Corvette that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Corvettes that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Corvette with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Corvette?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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