Top 5 Major Problems with the Corvette Z06 C6
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- The Corvette Z06 is amazing, but it has a few flaws. I'm you my 2006 C6 Z06 so we can look at some of the problems. #CorvetteZ06 #z06
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That's called a Time Clock delete. Cuz who cares what time it is when you're in a Corvette!
Removal not delete. You delete a program on a computer,you remove a car part. And yes,I'm fun at parties,
Shit only numbers i look at is mph and rpms Lmfao
@@coreyeg87 only number I look at is my speeding ticket 🤪
@@shh.4490 lmfao. savage.
Screw Bluetooth! If I had that car I'd be banging gears and running wide open, callers would just have to wait!
Exactly!
The fuck do callers have to do with Bluetooth?! 🤣🤣🤣
Get an aftermarket head unit with carplay support. Picked one up off crutchfield for under $300 and installed that plus a backup camera in a couple short hours in my 07 Z06. Best decision. Bluetooth, hands free, carplay and much cleaner looking than the stock head unit. Backup camera is a huge addition as well, not to mention it'll fix the clock issue!
Thanks so much! I didn’t realize they would be that inexpensive to purchase!
yeah it really moderns up the interior. i was so confused when he was talking about fixing the clock with a cd. like are people really going through that effort? just replace that old ass thing lol. a double din fits right in
What brand of head unit/model? I am thinking of replacing the head unit on my 07 C6 Z06 that came with the Bose speakers. Any work needed on the pre-amps?
It is an awesome car. I have had mine for 5 years now. It was my daily driver for 3 years. It has 90k miles on it now. I am currently restoring the car. Mike
Sounds like you have a great reliable car! Thanks for checking out the channel!
What have you done to maintain the car? I’m getting one soon and want to know what I should do
@@God-zc3zn Well I would recommend that you make sure the oil temp is at least 160 or higher before you get on it. And of course regular oil changes using Mobil 1.
@@az426hemi any changes to the cylinder head?
@@vicf8919 I had AHP do the heads to their Level 4 specs. Additionally I hade them do an additional street CNC port job. End result was a dyno test of 637hp and 570lbs of torque.
I cannot be friends with someone who hates Corvettes for their interior. Like it isn't a damn Mercedes. People don't buy it for the luxury they buy it for the power (HP). I could care less how outdated the interior looks when I have 400+ hp.
The whole point of the vette is value
Awesome video! Definitely learned more about the C6
Thank you so much!
Great information. Thanks so much for sharing!
Glad I could help!
When you sit in a c6 corvette there is no time. The car is timeless
You got that right
I feel you on the bad roads I live in Detroit and I have trouble getting into drive ways with my ‘10 Jeep srt8
It causes lots of problems for us in the car community
I just replaced the oil pressure sensor on our 2009 Z06. The clock didn’t work before I disconnected the battery terminals to change the sensor. The clock worked after I reconnected the battery. My recommendation is to disconnect the battery. That fixed our problem. You will have to relearn the windows to close properly after you do that just read the manual. It’s easy to do.
Also the Lingenfelter head replacement for our car cost $4000 CAD for new heads after the core return credit and $2000 CAD for install .
I was able to get the clock fixed!
Hope this helps you learn more about the car!
I did the cd download on my nav unit before I upgraded to an aftermarket radio and it fixed my clock. I still have the working cd and the stock head unit.
What brand Bluetooth and model plug is that?
Informative clip. None of those issues are a show stopper if I decide to get one. What holds me back is my love for it's sister, the `99 Trans Am. Not an LS7, but the LS1 is no slouch.
Nothing i seen yet has the "Sexyness" of the 98-02 trans am body especially with the WS6 Ram Air package that bodystyle was designed so well that you can leave the 17inch stock wheels on it and still have an amazing looking sports car
Trans ams are gorgeous but that ls1 only makes around 280whp. Ls7 dwarfs it.
Ls1 is a slouch compared to an LS7. I give ls1 3 car lengths and still dust that shit
Ls1 305 hp to the wheel. they were underrated from the factory some exhaust work 320 hp pretty easily. Still not a ls7 thoe.
There is a latch on the bottom side of the driver and passenger seats that manually open the door if you pull up. This was a mandatory safety feature when the c6 corvette came out so that I the case of the electric button malfunctioning during emergency situations I can pull on the latch to open the doors.
You can also reach the inside of the car via the back, their is a key hole under the bumper and an emergency pull for the doors
I wish the senior guy who died in a c6 knew that before he bought the corvette r.i.p.
Oh no I didn’t hear about this :(
Cayleb Pletos title of the TH-cam video says grandpa dies with dog while trapped inside corvette he was reading through the manual of the corvette to see how to get out sad.
I hope never have problem with you shifter cable, that is a big and common issue in any corvette. Thank you
Good video. I'm much more concerned with head failure with the c6 z06. I'd never own one bc of this.
Thank you, I was very concerned also, however since it has gotten cheaper over the past few years in the used market I thought I could justify the purchase considering the extra money I plan to put into it to fix the issue
@@CaylebPletos you're doing better off than me! I cant justify the price on a Z yet, but a base model c6 is right around the corner for me. I plan to throw a cam in and update the valve springs, that I can do myself. Good luck brother.
The base c6 is an amazing sports car that’s relatively easy to build and you get a lot of value for the price! Good luck on the build!!
My car is all apart (I hope I can remember how it goes back together). I sent my heads to American Heritage in CA to be fixed.
1 - Harmonic Balancer, 2 - Electrical issues, especially surrounding the battery, 3 - The infamous LS7 dropped valve issue, 4 - Headlight oxidization, 5 - This is more so an owner issue, check your goddamn trans fluid.
I'm from Michigan too and the roads are bad. Does the valve problem drastic in the 2013 Z06? I planed on buying a C7 Z06 this year but the prices are outrageous I'm seeing overpriced on almost all the cars I look at there is a 2013 Z06 3lz for 60 thousand is that seem overpriced to you?
It seems to me that the price in z06’s has gone up in the past year. I’ve heard rumor that the issue gets better as the years go on, but I’m not an expert on this
I am guessing the Heat from the lamp burn the surface material inside and flaked fine particles off the surfaces
The clock dissappears due the battery being disconnected or running v.low and it can't regain it's signal due to the satellite being realigned about a year ago, altering the frequency that 2005-2010 G.M. sat nav radios need to operate.You can manually set the clock but to do this the clock must have received a satellite signal to provide the initial setting!?........so that's a lot of use,there is a fix on the Internet but I haven't tried if yet.The head thing is a big deal if it affects you obviously,but it's not as big a deal as the Internet would have you believe.
Downloading the fix, burning it to a CD, and popping it in only takes a few minutes. Doing the programming for the fix was probably super complicated but it's easy and basically free to apply.
Another problem on my.07 is the cluster some buttons dont light up. Also the button to open the passenger door doesnt light up or some buttons on the ac either.
I love the Zo6, but I didn’t want to buy new heads right away 😂
Very fair statement, I think a lot of people have this same opinion
the head is the main reason why i didnt get a z06. obviously dealerships will deny it and try to offer you warranty but if you plan on keeping the car for longer than the warranty you need to add 3k for head work.
yea it's a rough one
Radar detectors also raise havoc with starting C6's. You have to unplug some radar detectors to start the car (it is not just bluetooth).
What? 1) Use Waze + aftermarket radio - better than RADAR detector. 2) How are you wiring in the RADAR detector? Do you have a link with more details?
It’s about 2% of all the ZO6’s.. your better off changing the heads with a new head and cam pkg...
10k miles under 5 years you'd have the GM power train warranty to cover an LS7 failure. Valve drop usually destroys the motor, so $20k+ not a $10-15k repair/cleanup.
Sounds like millennial gripes towards an amazing car that has gotten old. When I came here to view, I was expecting serious information that all buyers need to know. Wrong! Just wine for the cheese.
fleetwoodray thought he might mention the exhaust valve issue that will grenade your car. And it’s not exactly unlikely to happen
He also told you that your car is known to explode so. I'd say that's pretty solid info.
@@DriesOG dude how much weed do you smoke a day ? I smoke enough but any car can explode and I have never heard of a corvette exploding unless you whip out. Just saying (It’s not a pinto ).
@@kevinz0681 the Z06 from the 6th gen is legit known to drop a valve any time it feels like. So I'd say the statement is accurate.
@@DriesOG like I said I never had a problem, not saying it’s not true but I drive my cars like they are supposed to be driven and built for.
With the C6Z06's being double the price of a LS3 C6 now, do you really think it's worth the price Caleb? Genuinely curious. I feel like it's not worth twice the price although it's without a doubt a better car
To be honest, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Speed was very important to me so that’s why I went with a z06. Also, I was planning on doing lots of upgrades to a Corvette, so I figured that by the time I spent all the money upgrading the base model I could have just gotten a z06. But to be fair they are both amazing cars
@@CaylebPletos Speed is very important for me as well, but I just don't think you can justify paying literally 2X for the Z06. Prices for it are crazy high if you can get 2 LS3 C6's with the same mileage as a Z06 for the same price. Two whole cars vs one
@@dylancoric3734 Yea your right about that, I guess it really depends on personal preference at that point. One thing I will say tho is that I think the Z06 will hold its value a lot more, so even tho you are spending more you might not loose as much on the sale.
@@dylancoric3734 cars prices are stupid right now and might be for a while, but once you drive a c6 Z06 you won’t look back.
@@dylancoric3734 I purposely sought after a base C6 mainly because of the steel frame vs aluminum in the z06 because it’s a drift build. Can’t straighten aluminum without it cracking. The base models will go up in value now that many people are buying them to drift. Don’t see many drifters buying Z06’s in the future at least those with more common sense than money
The only "mod" I'd make would be a cat back muffler delete! That would piss off a few Karens!
Are you not able to take apart the head light and possible clean it from the inside ?
I don't think that would do well because they are sealed to keep out moisture
@@CaylebPletos dang what about trying to re seal I mean might be cheaper then buying it new maybe
I am buying one tomorrow. It has been cammed and headers etc. So I wonder if they just decided to cam it when they fixed that issue. That would explain why they did the cam too.
most people decide to cam it because at that point you are right there inside the motor and it doesn't cost much more since the motor is already apart and everything
@@CaylebPletos It has cam, heads, built bottom, exhaust and tuned. It is an intense ride. I love this thing but it is more than enough power. I never said a car has too much power until now. It shakes my house just idling lol
To be honest
I want to buy a C6 ZO6 just because it has the red covers that is such a beautiful engine. I do understand the red car with the red engine but I would not get a red zo6 and if that was the case you can always get them carbon fiber water wrap
I think the engine bay looks really cool! Fun fact I think it’s mounted slightly lower and more in the center than the base for weight distribution!
Yeah
By the way
Your ZO6 is stunning. That’s the color I will buy. I’m just looking for a good deal on one with low miles. I want to keep it as a collector car
@@SLCpresents Thank you so much! I fell in love with this color too! keep your eyes out and you can find a good deal!
subscribed,this is my suture dream car as a C7 is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thanks for the sub ❤️
The ZO6 is a beautiful car but that engine flaw with dropping valves is bad.
send your heads to Texas Speed ,they do good head work for a good price
I’ve heard great things about them
Owner here.. 2007 C6 Z06.
No dust inside my headlight covers.
It is a lowered American 😃 -Super Car- so take inclines sideways. Or as far from perpendicular as possible.
Never had my head-unit (stereo) move and get stuck. HOWEVER, my clock disappeared one day (I didn’t care. I did but didn’t if ya know what I mean??) HOWEVER about a few months later the clock WAS BACK.. It has been back ever since. Yep, I know.. Really. Really. Weird. Regardless it is back!
No head-valve issues.
Ummm. Did you really dis the Red-Hot Colored engine covers??? Rhetorical question.. Seriously tho... The Red-Iconic-Z06-Engine covers? Anyway, NO wonder GM is otherwise comfortable just putting in more and more black plastic for ya. I mean right? Right? Was the font they used for the LS7 print on the covers okay 👌? It’s also in BOLD print... Did Pandora’s box just open?
I appreciate the review, seriously I do. And no ill-will focused, but wouldn’t it be nice if the Z06 could do a review on you? What would it find? lol 🤣😂😇 You can’t hate the truth it would bring right?
I dunno...
Super unsteady with the cam?
Never washes me?
Follows way to closely to the traffic in front of me.
Maybe puts cheap fuel in?
He holds or burns the clutch?
Why did my Cayleb come with a “y” in the middle of his name? Caleb. Cayleb??? Cay-leb? Ca-Y-leb? Yeah, just Caleb would do.
Revs the engine with out warming up for at least a few sec or so?
He begs for smashing the like and/or like button.
When he finally decides to, takes me to a quick lube where he -maybe- pays for expensive oil but the quick lube tech just put in used oil from the last Honda that was in front of me...
He never follows my routine maintenance or checks my rear suspension grease links to make sure I’m moving fluidly?
He sometimes has absolute poor sound quality...
Disclaimer: If needed, this was purely a fictional piece in which your Z06 was complaining about you and your inadequacies. Not that you do any of the things your Z06 (DID) BUT “hypothetically” mentioned above. 😉😘❤️❤️❤️
Way too much effort into that worthless fiction.
What year is your car that they have problems with the valves?
my car is 06 but It spans multiple years
The engine problem you're talking about with the valves is something GM addressed and that should no longer be a problem starting with the 08 model year - generally speaking.
i want this car but im 17 making 12 an hour working 27 hours a week. any advice?
Save as much money as possible
@@CaylebPletos thank you!
The clock is a major issue??
First thing I did was replaced my head unit for a nice new touch screen with Bluetooth and apple car play. Also you CAN get into the car with the key. I’m sure you know that though.
Yes you can open up the trunk with a key and then pull the manual door opener ! I’ve also heard good things about the replacement apple head units
@@CaylebPletos my car didn’t come with keys so I had to go get two of them made. I didn’t even know they needed keys until I did more research.
@@eclipse1328 yes it needs to be inside the car for the car to start
@@CaylebPletos I wasn’t talking about the “key fob”. I know the key fob has to be inside the car to start it, that’s common sense. I was talking about the “keys” themselves.
@@eclipse1328 the key is in the fob
$50 radio, not crying about it being low, not whining about cheap aftermarket lights....That fixes 3 of the problems right off the bat
Buy a Lift kit or a Gmc then a suspention lift ...
Is the zo6 have the ls7 engine or am I just dumb
yes it has the LS7
Holy hand gestures
I've always loved and have wanted this car, definitely a top dream car. But I don't think I can justify 10k for a crate engine... If I bought one and it blew I'd probably replace it with an Iron 6.0...
If you don't have the car buy a used ls7 and build it, cost you the same and out do a 6.0.
@@unknown_truckers would it actually? I need a new heart for my truck
So your telling me if you leave the thing in there constantly you can’t open the doors?
In some cases yes, but you can still use the manual emergency latch in the trunk
My car has this problem. If I plug in the device, the keyfob will not be detected. As soon as I turn the car on it will work fine. If I forget it before exiting the vehicle, I need to use the emergency key hole by the trunk and the car alarm goes off. Kinda annoying :/
its the valve guides that are the problem!!!! Heads and cam swap and they are bullet proof! or if you want to keep it bone stock get bronze valve guides on the stock set up and your good to go!
Plan on getting it done asap
Haha I just knew you lived in Michigan I can look at you and the surroundings and tell
Wow that noticeable?
@@CaylebPletos yeah Im from michigan and I saw it immediately 😂
@@CaylebPletos Id guess Oakland county if anything for where youre from lmao
Most of my videos are filmed around that area your correct!
Cayleb Pletos crazy , im from West Bloomfield and went to brother rice so thats crazy small world!
Is there an easy way to tell if the heads have been fixed on the Corvette if you’re looking at one?
Not that I know of. I asked at the dealership when I purchased and didn’t see anything on the service report. Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me in the comments can answer this?
You can get a Carfax report on the service records if you have the VIN.
I love Michigan and I love corvette
I have the same corvette cool
Hey corvette buddies!
It’s 10:10 pm CST
Bro you climbing the youtube ladder
Thanks man! I've been working hard over the past few years, hopefully one day it all pays off!
no way he complained about the low fitment lol its still not low enough from factory
Lower then a 3000gt?
I understand that the valve "dropping" issue is a machining defect from the original supplier. Apparently the valve giudes are not concentric with the valve seats. This is a ticking time bomb. If you are purchasing a Z06 and the heads have not been fixed, back out the cost from the asking price.
personally, I think that even including the cost of the heads fix for this car it is still one of the best values out there
@@CaylebPletos True, however, you must also bear in mind that you will evetually sell the car and it will be very diffacult to get any money for mods you have done.
@@ricksgarage8069 yes I agree with you on that
how do you know your ZO6 has this problem and where do you get it fixed???!?
@@gummybear41283 It is very diffacult to tell. If you wish to eliminate the risk of dropping a valve and ruining your engine, pull the heads and send them to "Texas Speed".
The only issue is the valves, but it doesn’t happen to every Z06. I have an 08 and beat the piss out of it before I had it built by vengeance racing. And never had an valve issue but did replace the heads when it was built.
How about some road trips...pretty friendly?
@@Texas_Cruiser yep I would go on a road trip but your in Texas right ? I’m probably 1100 or so miles from you.
Vengeance Racing are the only folks that I let touch my Vette.
@@browningbelgium2326 yep I agree, I take it to Chevy for oil changes and drain the catch can but only one guy messes with my car there. I’m thinking about sending it back to vengeance and adding a supercharger but I haven’t decided yet.
@@kevinz0681 When prices come back to normal, I'll buy a 2011-13 Z06 and take it to Vengeance and do a heads/cam job immediately. They've phased out doing jobs on C5's last year but will honor any past work done. I'm a kid in the candy store when i go there. The need for speed is in my blood.
So are your heads fixed?
Mine are not fixed, but I planned on getting them fixed as soon as possible. I was gonna film the whole process
@@CaylebPletos that would be cool. I have a 07 z06 with 29k miles and dropping a valve it always in the back of my mind :/
I agree with you, it’s a scary thought. I’d rather get bit fixed and be safe. We’re in pretty similar situations I’ve got a 2006 with 32k miles
Hi ! I have a 2008 Z06 and im french. What is this problem i dont understand. The motor can explose or something? How to fix it?
HI look up "LS7 heads issue" this should be all you need to know
I think "major problems" is bit of a stretch of what you described...haha
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I Love the C6 Z06 but i hate that its only manual i HATE manual transmissions
That changed once the C7 came out
How do you hate manual transmissions?
Did you check with other Corvette owners about the dirt inside the headlights?
Yes, I learned this information from a few friends who own corvettes and from noticing it myself
where in michigan are you from?
Detroit area
@@CaylebPletos me too!!! should meet up
@@Dave-cl5no I'd love to!
BEWARE! My 2007 at 30K miles has a fuel pump problem @ $2500 to fix. GM did a "warranty extension" for 10 years ending 2017 on this known problem. Should have been a RECALL so everyone was notified with no limitation on the time to fix. It is so dangerous they re-designed the original fuel pump! I noticed it when fuel smell started filling the car while parked. Now I am driving a lethal bomb until I can afford to fix it!
I didn't know that thank you for the help for all of us!
I'm not being a smart aleck or disrespectful, in my experience with fuel pumps, they don't give problems, they just quit. Could your issue be a fuel line or exhaust leak?
did you fix the problem????
@@gummybear41283 he blew up.😂
Still have the vette?
Yes I do! And I still love it!
Do you still have the car ?
Yes!
Wow. Do some more research on that valve issue. That should have been number 1 discussed.
Bro....bro...listen to me. You're in the wrong profession. You should be doing hair commercials. Seriously, mans hair is phenomenal af!
Bro I appreciate that so much ❤️
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Cheap plastic Fuse Box lid cover made in Mexico. When plastic clip breaks it will set you back $965. Cheap plastic connectors on fuel pump sending unit. Rear-end has to he removed to remove gas tank. Cost is $2026.
Seats & steering wheel ala C7
C7 really stepped up the interior game
My 2007 Z06 Heads had to be fixed at 19,000 miles 🤬🤬🤬 Texas Speed hooked me up new everything 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰😎
Did you purchase a package of some sort?
@@CaylebPletos yes 👍and it was worth every penny 😎💯
@@anthonyfunderburk7871 how much was it if you dont mind me asking
@@CaylebPletos It was 5 years ago I don't exactly remember the price I'm sure it's a little more expensive now but trust is worth it Just give him a call
@@CaylebPletos At this moment I have 32000 miles on it with no problems
.... The headlights are dusty ...
the car is load of the ground.....
I can't see the clock....
The only legitimate complaint was the heads
Until he got to the heads, this was the biggest whiniest nonsense I've ever heard. I was thinking his shirt had to be made out of Tampax
Who's looking at a clock while driving a ZO6?
Appreciate showing video screen, because yours looks exactly like mine, lack of brightness.
Omg, he talks about the time and other shit. Seats, front brakes and heads are the only three probs and easy to fix.
Lol man why are you trying so hard just to say words. Talk normal bro, you got this
It's tough talking to a camera sometimes
Lol i will just wait till my engine blows then get a aftermarket monster 650 horsepower out of the box engine put in in good to go it might be a while because i only got 3500 miles on my 2006 C6 ZO6
Richard Cerritelli big waste of $, can make 650 on a ls7 for half the money
Richard Cerritelli I got 164K miles 😂
Very little content.
Mostly jibberish.
Most seemed like nothingburger issues. The only one that was the main concern was the last one. Plus another major one was what happened to my base vette: The sending unit cracking in the fuel tank and fuel could be sprayed out there and land on the HOT exaust. It got sone for free by chevy under a special coverage thing.
Personally opinion...engine covers are ugly, if the color difference is a problem take them off...
I wish mine would disappear instead of not staying fucking programmed
Mine came back after a while idk why
One thing I noticed that wasn’t mentioned 06-07 have T56s 08-13 have TR6060s much stronger transmission but one thing I hate is because 06-07 was the only years they made Le Mans blue except for the one off ZR1 for auction
So I’ve never driven with a TR6060 so I can’t say which one I prefer. However, I haven’t noticed any problems with my T56. I love the color, unfortunately it’s only limited edition. Same thing with the cyber grey metallic, one of my other favorite colors
Cayleb Pletos t56 ain’t bad just got modded cars with that extra power something to consider
Do you think I would have any issues with it in the future? I’m planning on doing a light heads cam build for now
I can't focus on anything other than how much this guy moves his hands the entire video.
I’m Romanian I can’t help it
Bought the wrong car lol then just add a cam and port the heads .. and they been in a lawsuit for years now lol 😂 never will end
Didn’t know they where in a lawsuit about it, heads and cam coming soon!
Complaining about dumb stuff
Michigan... eww, watch out for that dogman beings out there
Can’t say I’ve seen dogman yet
Valve springs And guide seals run you about $400 usd, do it yourself in a few hours and get to know your car, " Priceless"..
Corvettes are not for everybody😢😢
it's an engine not a motor
It's an alternator
@@CaylebPletos you weren't talking about the alternator
All of your radio issues can easily be fixed by installing an aftermarket head unit…
I think you need to drink some water or something....or figure out why you have to keep swolloing sooooo much! It is distracting from what you are trying to convey.
Lol
Only the last one or a major problem 😂 waste of time watching this
Americas infrastructure sucks
Your not wrong
Lost brain cells watching this video
ZzzzZZZzzzzz
Crying about stuff that nobody cares about. You buy this car for the ls7, light weight, and a manual trans.....
Quit your crying. You know what kind of car you bought.
This video was not meant to complain about the car. I love the car to death and it’s an amazing machine. Just wanted to give some people who don’t own one a few things I noticed so that they would be better informed
hahahahaha😄
Damn get to the point
Dude, not being able to see your clock while you drive is NOT “a major issue.” Consider your priorities and blessings.
Your problems are small. This is a massive bargain compared to the performance and price of its competitors, especially the foreign competition.