C6 Reliability
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 207
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From: Lancaster CA
Personally I am impressed how infrequently stock C-6 breaks down based on fellow forum members writing about it. It was not the same when I owned 95 Z28 and blogged about it. ~53k trouble free miles besides wearing down some suspension parts and seat track by having fun in the canyons. Warranty took care of both 
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 51
From: Englewood OH
My first Vette 2001, piece o crap with numerous issues. All covered by warranty. Could not believe owners paid 55K for a car living at the dealer. Traded it for 2003 50th vert. Being the big anniversary over all it was fine. Still had the leaking rearend/tranny at 2800 miles. Found it just after coming back from the 50th gathering in Bowling Green. But that was the only major isse. My 2006 MR A6 cpe was near perfect. Kept it 5 yrs with no issues. Over all build QC has gotten better IMO. Had a 2011 Callaway Camaro for 8 mo's to many little ergo comfort issues for me and I miss owning the Corvette. Traded and back in a 09 Callaway vert 6sp man and love it..
Former Vendor
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 6,125
Likes: 739
From: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
2010 Callaway SC606 Grand Sport Corvette
100,000 miles in under two years, NO issues
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-2-years.html
100,000 miles in under two years, NO issues
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-2-years.html
Tolero Apto Victum
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 9,669
Likes: 37
From: Woodlands TX
I have over 120,000 miles on my 07 Z51 A6 DD with only a few problems: (1). I had a lifter stop moving at around 86,000 miles. This gave me a reason to do more upgrades. (2). I had some Diff problems at around 103,000 which aloud me to have a RPM Diff installed. Overall this is a great car and I would drive it just about anywhere. 
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,880
Likes: 4
From: Montgomery Texas
2008 c6 coupe 8000miles on it and I lost the motor two months ago. Have no idea why the engine blew it guts all over the road, I drove it like a little old lady. Yeah right, I drove it like the movie " vanishing point"
I have also gutted two engines in my 1990 C4, and a grand total of six 530CI cadillac engines on my airboat. Wait there is more, I also gutted the engine in my Duramax, and blew the heads off my old Powerstroke. Lets no even talk about transmission, I should just own a transmission shop. I guess I am what they called " gifted". The only thing I was not able to blow up is my old F350 with a 351W. It had a 9# powerdyne supercharger, 9" of lift and 38" tires. I drove it like it was stolen and it just refused to die. I spun a bearing in a Landrover discovery, does that count?
I have also gutted two engines in my 1990 C4, and a grand total of six 530CI cadillac engines on my airboat. Wait there is more, I also gutted the engine in my Duramax, and blew the heads off my old Powerstroke. Lets no even talk about transmission, I should just own a transmission shop. I guess I am what they called " gifted". The only thing I was not able to blow up is my old F350 with a 351W. It had a 9# powerdyne supercharger, 9" of lift and 38" tires. I drove it like it was stolen and it just refused to die. I spun a bearing in a Landrover discovery, does that count?
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 406
From: Naples, Florida
Bought my 2005 coupe in 2006 with 4k miles on it. There are 51k miles on it now with, virtually, no problems. The normal stuff like gas cap seal, DBS, etc., but nothing else to speak of. I drive it to Florida an back every year. Very comfortable car and I'm very happy with it.
I was going to buy a newer C6 but, "Why?". It looks like a 2012. I'll wait until the C7.
Lou
I was going to buy a newer C6 but, "Why?". It looks like a 2012. I'll wait until the C7.
Lou
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 56
Likes: 1
2009 with just under 20k miles, ZERO problems. I take the roof creaking as normal for a targa style top and it is easily cured. My only complaint is the squeaky brakes which I am told is normal on the z51 equipped cars.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 7,244
Likes: 3
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
You can't beat that with a stick!
Last edited by jackhall99; Sep 7, 2011 at 06:22 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,642
Likes: 9
From: Dalllas/Ft Worth Area TX
Well, my 06 C6 A6 has a self-destruct bad habit!
09 Z06 with 15,000 miles. When new I had the axle nuts replaced under warranty, as one was loose. Other then that, never been to the dealer. I do my own oil changes. Don't drive it that often, but when I do, it's for longer rides, to get everything up to temp. It's been a very dependable car. Starts every time I push the button and I keep a float charger on it if I know I'm not going to be driving it for at least 3 weeks.
Oh, and I've blown up the crappy LS7 every 5,000, or so, miles. J/K
Oh, and I've blown up the crappy LS7 every 5,000, or so, miles. J/K
My first Vette 2001, piece o crap with numerous issues. All covered by warranty. Could not believe owners paid 55K for a car living at the dealer. Traded it for 2003 50th vert. Being the big anniversary over all it was fine. Still had the leaking rearend/tranny at 2800 miles. Found it just after coming back from the 50th gathering in Bowling Green. But that was the only major isse. My 2006 MR A6 cpe was near perfect. Kept it 5 yrs with no issues. Over all build QC has gotten better IMO. Had a 2011 Callaway Camaro for 8 mo's to many little ergo comfort issues for me and I miss owning the Corvette. Traded and back in a 09 Callaway vert 6sp man and love it..
2008 c6 coupe 8000miles on it and I lost the motor two months ago. Have no idea why the engine blew it guts all over the road, I drove it like a little old lady. Yeah right, I drove it like the movie " vanishing point" I have also gutted two engines in my 1990 C4, and a grand total of six 530CI cadillac engines on my airboat. Wait there is more, I also gutted the engine in my Duramax, and blew the heads off my old Powerstroke. Lets no even talk about transmission, I should just own a transmission shop. I guess I am what they called " gifted". The only thing I was not able to blow up is my old F350 with a 351W. It had a 9# powerdyne supercharger, 9" of lift and 38" tires. I drove it like it was stolen and it just refused to die. I spun a bearing in a Landrover discovery, does that count?
I have also gutted two engines in my 1990 C4, and a grand total of six 530CI cadillac engines on my airboat. Wait there is more, I also gutted the engine in my Duramax, and blew the heads off my old Powerstroke. Lets no even talk about transmission, I should just own a transmission shop. I guess I am what they called " gifted". The only thing I was not able to blow up is my old F350 with a 351W. It had a 9# powerdyne supercharger, 9" of lift and 38" tires. I drove it like it was stolen and it just refused to die. I spun a bearing in a Landrover discovery, does that count?This is a list of some the actual problems listed on two actual pages of the warranty history repairs, yes, two actual pages of repairs:
1. Two differentials,
2. Three batteries,
3. Two seat modules,
4. Crank sensor,
5. Harmonic balancer,
6. Rear wheel bearing,
7. Transmission cooling hoses,
8. Rear differential seals
9. Top separation,
10. Rear links,
11. Exhaust spring hangers,
12. Two shifters,
13. Door latch shims,
14. Steering wheel connector,
15. Loose exhaust clamps,
16. Gas cap,
17. Clutch packs, And
18. Whatever else I forgot to add to the list (I did not list the reflashes of computers).
This lasted for 4 1/2 years and 60K miles with some unprofessional dealers- or stealer---ships. Bowling Green Assembly Plant engineer said, "I was in the worst 2% of Corvetts" when I spent 2 1/2 days in the plant with two engineers and a Union supervisor, that tells you something.
Yea, I got the "BIGGEST BANG FOR THE BUCK!"
PS: I won't tell you about the GM's 1,000s/s (one thousand shares) I lost in bankrupcy.
And this is a "Halo Car"
Last edited by 2006c6keller; Sep 9, 2011 at 03:50 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 8,402
Likes: 38
From: Paradise Valley Alberta
St. Jude Donor '11-'12
While I have faith in the car, it was very unnerving being 2500 miles from home in it and the cruise control not working all of a sudden, and every once in a while the tranny feeling....'funny'.
I am booked for optimum inspection Tuesday, for 48 month 48000 km gmpp.
I am booked for optimum inspection Tuesday, for 48 month 48000 km gmpp.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 25,013
Likes: 79
From: Manitoba/San Jose del Cabo
Cruise-In III Veteran
St. Jude Donor '11
I have had a few C6's and currently own 2. My 05 had a heated seat problem and that is about it and we have driven them full time from April to Dec for 7? years. Not bad I would say.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,642
Likes: 9
From: Dalllas/Ft Worth Area TX
YES 
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 31,719
Likes: 2,375
From: Middle TN by way of KY, OH, VA, IL, CA, FL, NY, SC, HI
My 06 A6 is now at 57K miles and besides the dealer replacing the top due to the delamination problem (easy fix for me, under warranty), I have replaced the gas cap twice at about $20-25 a pop. This is my DD.