Vehicle recall 06V181000 · May 24, 2006
2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette
On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet corvettes equipped with painted roofs, the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect vehicles free of charge for potential roof panel-to- frame separation and add the specified adhesive foam or replace the roof with one having adhesive foam. The recall began on October 19, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V181000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2006
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 06041
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,793
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Corvette (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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