Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V181000 Reported May 24, 2006

Roof separation

General Motors, Llc · Structure · 30,793 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V181000
Manufacturer Campaign
06041
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
30,793
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 24, 2006

Defect Summary

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

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V181000 or campaign 06041.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V181000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V181000?

NHTSA recall 06V181000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on May 24, 2006. It addresses: Roof separation. The recall affects approximately 30,793 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V181000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06041. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.