Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette based on all problems reported for the 2006 Corvette.
Any quick search of the web will show that this car engine, the ls2 or 6. 2 l engine has had a defect that gm has denied over the years and fails to stand behind after warranty; crank shaft pulley wobble and worn rubber gaskets on the harmonic balancer of the 2006 model year. Tech bulletins have been issued and this topic of pulley wobble and rubber gasket failure and is quite the talk on various Corvette forums. Since I am well behind warranty, I had to have this diagnosed through my licensed certified auto mechanic. This repair requires extensive labor time to repair. Scared to see the bill tomorrow. Gm's response is I should of taken it to an authorized chevy dealer. That is hog wash because should I had done that, I would probably still had to pay their exorbitant labor costs and still not be covered on this serious engine defect. In fact, I believe gm has re-designed the part so what does that tell you. Failure to fix will just harm the engine for the future and replace belt after belt when the true problem is ignored by gm.
I started the car when it was cold, it began to squeal from the belts. I gave it a small rev and it squealed intensely, I mean very loudly! I opened the hood and belts were not moving. I could not move the car. The harmonic balancer had lost it's bond. I am just glad I was sitting still. At speed, the steering would have been lost, it could have killed me! I had the car towed to the shop, and it cost me $1000. 00. Not good! I read that this happens alot. Bad design for sure. I should be reimbursed. What can I do? chevy won't even talk to me about it. It's a shame because I love my car, but now I am afraid to drive it!.
Started hearing squealing sounds a few weeks ago. Noticed the crankshaft pulley had a noticeable wobble. Did a google search & found multiple reports on forums, youtube and such of of others with the same problem. Also my friend with the same car but a newer year just had it replaced under warranty. My car is off warranty but a harmonic balancer should not wear out in six years with just 7,500 miles (yes, seven thousand five hundred). My 2000 Ford expedition has 151k. Chevrolet wants about $1,000 to replace it. ## VIN passed ## Chevrolet, Corvette 2006 ##.