Watch This Before Buying a C6 Chevrolet Corvette 2005-2013

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The C6 Corvette from 2005-2013 is a fantastic car and extremely reliable. But, just like every car things do go bad. We explain the common issues that pop up with the C6 vette to better educate you about your ride or your future purchase!
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  • @raywells2858
    @raywells28582 жыл бұрын

    Im considering purchasing a C6 and greatly appreciate this video and wished there were more like it! Whats even better is you didnt just ention the problems but you included the fix as well!!!

  • @mame-lomamee

    @mame-lomamee

    5 ай бұрын

    so whats the update? did you buy the car??

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your help. I am learning a lot about what to look for when I go and buy a Corvette.

  • @znarfoal694

    @znarfoal694

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just buy it . The Best Car Ever !

  • @FactoryZ
    @FactoryZ Жыл бұрын

    Make sure to check the linkages of the transmission shift cable, the plastic inserts will degrade over time, allowing the shifter and cable to disconnect. +replaced the front wheel hub bearings. That seemed to permanently fix the active handling too.

  • @brunorobertson3289
    @brunorobertson32892 жыл бұрын

    Clutch issue- if your clutch is sticking, check the clutch fluid reservoir, likely very low or very dirty, you need to change that fluid and cycle it several times

  • @c6corvette
    @c6corvette6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this quick list... will make sure our C6 gets checked out thoroughly!

  • @alfredfishFeet6132
    @alfredfishFeet61322 жыл бұрын

    I had an 05 C6 z51 package and had almost most of these issues and also had to unplug the negative terminal on and off quite a few times and also 2005 were cursed with a very weak rear diff casing that was prone to break into pieces luckily I did not fall victim but was a hell of a car to daily drive long story short it still cost less than a bmw…

  • @mbrawthen

    @mbrawthen

    Жыл бұрын

    Total CROCK‼️🖕🏾

  • @user-zt3zq8uf1z
    @user-zt3zq8uf1z3 жыл бұрын

    I had a 2010 c6 , everything seemed to go down and always had it in the shop, it was a nice car but just couldn't afford it anymore, sold it and got another c5 and it has been a great car for me, great video 👍👍👍😎

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate it! Definitely seems like the C5 is far more reliable and cheaper to maintain, from my research. Which one did you prefer regarding the way it drove?

  • @trevorgarrett7602

    @trevorgarrett7602

    2 жыл бұрын

    What problems did you have?

  • @user-zt3zq8uf1z

    @user-zt3zq8uf1z

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@trevorgarrett7602 wow, I don't know where to begin, first water pump 2: fuel injection 3: transmission would not shift in low, and GMC would not do a buy back, I just couldn't afford it any , but I would not buy any other car ONLY A CORVETTE 👍

  • @trevorgarrett7602

    @trevorgarrett7602

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-zt3zq8uf1z good info. I hadn’t heard of that many problems with the later c6’s or LS3. Was looking at a 10’ GS Manual today.

  • @trevorgarrett7602

    @trevorgarrett7602

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@user-zt3zq8uf1z how many miles before the water pump went?

  • @jqonthego
    @jqonthego2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video!

  • @pwatom22
    @pwatom222 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thanks very much.

  • @dogsandcars202
    @dogsandcars2022 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Thank you

  • @6SPDLS162
    @6SPDLS1622 жыл бұрын

    Good video, good information

  • @lionelborges8094
    @lionelborges80942 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. If I'm not mistaken the 05 had a 4 speed automatic and the 06, which I have, has the 6 speed automatic. I've had it all most 5 years and no tranny problem. Love the car. Did a resent trip over the Sierra's. Tearing though Highway 88 I got 29 miles to the gallon and on regular gas. 400 horse power of fun.

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    My Tahoe gets 17MPG. Cants complain about 400HP getting 29MPG.

  • @CoachVFitness

    @CoachVFitness

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutoMotivate gear ratios, weight...wind resistance...

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CoachVFitness Obviously.

  • @seanutrera3613
    @seanutrera36133 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t seen me of ur videos in a while I like this look don’t lose man 🙌🏽

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it man! Trying figure out what y’all like so I can have y’all coming back to my videos. Any input would be much appreciated 🙏

  • @jergervasi3331
    @jergervasi33312 жыл бұрын

    Good tips!

  • @beowulf3303
    @beowulf3303 Жыл бұрын

    I love my C6 Z06!

  • @legitchristian8498
    @legitchristian84983 жыл бұрын

    Boss man do the 03- 07 5.9 cummins!

  • @user-ko3vg7fc7o
    @user-ko3vg7fc7o Жыл бұрын

    Never had a Corvette. Only had two chevys my whole life first was a 76 chevy luv line green with a isuzu 4cyl engine and a 75 chevy blazer. The isuzu didnt last long at all before blowing, and the blazer was great if ya dont count having to change the cam and neither the ac or heat never working or the time when the hood blew off the truck when driving through a blizzard in Rockford illinois. But any who.. love this video, interesting info put together very well! Thank you

  • @Joni_Santana
    @Joni_Santana2 жыл бұрын

    Good thing I bought a 13’ grand sport so none of those issue have popped. I would also like to thank some genius who replaced my motor oil a few months ago ended with a brand new motor and clutch and few other things. Lolololol

  • @joeschneider67
    @joeschneider672 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @trevorgarrett7602
    @trevorgarrett76022 жыл бұрын

    How common could the Active handling prob be?? In the opening video a Vette goes into a wall from going straight. That seems like a prob that would happen going down a freeway and kill people. So does it throw a warning, OR lock up a front wheel and send you sideways under a semi truck at 75mph?

  • @MrMike-jx3gw

    @MrMike-jx3gw

    2 жыл бұрын

    My 2005 C6 was one of this first one made when I bought it in October 2004. My active handling warning keep coming on due to a wire in the steering column (so says the dealer) but it was repaired under warranty. I still drive the car and it has never had the problem again.

  • @BrisLS1
    @BrisLS12 жыл бұрын

    What happened with the one that crashed in the opening? Did I miss the explanation of that? He was running nice and fast and straight, and then boom!

  • @devinkidd900

    @devinkidd900

    2 жыл бұрын

    The active handling system issue

  • @Steve-O_27
    @Steve-O_277 ай бұрын

    The microswitch problem is not unique to the 05 or 06 amigo, it's all of the automatics. Mine is an 08 and I have to do the fix now.

  • @dneroaddiction
    @dneroaddiction2 жыл бұрын

    Think it be worth trading my 05 mustang GT if possible 140k miles with cash on top as well, any thoughts ?

  • @FreeTrapMoney

    @FreeTrapMoney

    2 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @rodolfokennis7793
    @rodolfokennis7793 Жыл бұрын

    Best solution to most of these problems , buy a c6 manual grand sport 👍

  • @AG-en5y
    @AG-en5y Жыл бұрын

    So I’m confused…. So what’s the conclusion on which one to buy? Even with the possible massive mechanic issue you spoke of at 3:55 you’re still saying it’s an ok buy? Bro I’m so confused

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    Жыл бұрын

    It all depends on you. These machines are reliable but issues will inevitably pop up. Whether you want the C5 or the C6, you need to break down which issues you personally would rather deal with if they happen to pop up.

  • @StockCarGuy
    @StockCarGuy2 жыл бұрын

    is it the ls7 that has the valve spring issue or all of them do?

  • @da602hustler

    @da602hustler

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've only ever heard of an ls7 having that problem.

  • @craigthescott5074

    @craigthescott5074

    Жыл бұрын

    @@da602hustler yes but not all of them do. I’ve got a buddy who’s had a C6 Z06 since 2007 with no valve spring problem.

  • @da602hustler

    @da602hustler

    Жыл бұрын

    @@craigthescott5074 mine went boom in 18k lol. When I bought the car it had a built lq4 in it lol.

  • @robertsanchez7169
    @robertsanchez7169 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah we would all buy 2008 and above if we can afford it.

  • @ghettomechanicllc3070
    @ghettomechanicllc30702 жыл бұрын

    Im seriously considering getting a corvette as my next car. Im only 19 and I’ve had 2 mustang GTs, theyre good cars but they leave you wanting more speed, ive always loved corvettes and with my current job and if i sell my mustang it looks like i may be able to get my hands on one ( and i just have to get one before the government makes us trade in our v8s for electric cars). I want to spend around $20k, maybe a bit more or less but definitely under $25k.

  • @da602hustler

    @da602hustler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! I AM about to sell my 2010 SS and buy a Grand Sport Hopefully

  • @drufetti510

    @drufetti510

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it !!! I hella recommend buying a c6 they’re fun as hell and mod friendly but go with a ls3

  • @guins99

    @guins99

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it. Corvettes other name is Mustang eater.

  • @traybaldwin2478

    @traybaldwin2478

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah man I’m 19 too, thinking about trading in my cts4 for one

  • @alexaguilar5412

    @alexaguilar5412

    Жыл бұрын

    Any update? I have a gt as well at 18. Was it worth it?

  • @Him_othy
    @Him_othy2 жыл бұрын

    So I’m thinking about buying a c6. Should I buy an automatic or buy a manual and learn on that ? What are the pros and cons of each?

  • @Sophos1964

    @Sophos1964

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have to use your left foot a lot with a manual. JK. Stop & go driving city driving may be annoying with a manual.

  • @servantofthetruth8203

    @servantofthetruth8203

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get the manual 😎👍🏽..the pros are fun fun and fun and the cons are zero to none

  • @beowulf3303

    @beowulf3303

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude!!…. Manual!

  • @tomd6103

    @tomd6103

    Жыл бұрын

    You're more in the loop with a manual. Part of the car. You will get to the point where you don't even think about it, even in traffic. Once you're proficient, take my word for it, you will not miss an automatic.

  • @jaxontaisey7538
    @jaxontaisey7538 Жыл бұрын

    so buy a manual c6 that’s 08 or newer

  • @chrishall7707
    @chrishall77073 жыл бұрын

    Timing could not have been better

  • @XxFPSBossxX

    @XxFPSBossxX

    3 жыл бұрын

    dude same here

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m like google ads here. Y’all end up buying one or just looking?

  • @brienfoaboutanything9037

    @brienfoaboutanything9037

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats amazing information about Chevrolet Corvette (C6): kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5h9rMywYM7LoJc.html

  • @Mike-en4ye
    @Mike-en4ye Жыл бұрын

    The top can’t fly off if it’s latched.

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    Жыл бұрын

    Look up the reports buddy

  • @milhouse147
    @milhouse1472 жыл бұрын

    What´s that accent You speak? I can barely understand 80%...

  • @davidsanders9172

    @davidsanders9172

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @alisgarage5524

    @alisgarage5524

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidsanders9172 goes for you too

  • @TheWestIsDead

    @TheWestIsDead

    2 жыл бұрын

    He sounds slightly Dutch.

  • @pickleddolphinmeatwithhors677

    @pickleddolphinmeatwithhors677

    2 жыл бұрын

    Then you're deaf

  • @drking3000

    @drking3000

    7 ай бұрын

    Do you have cte? I understood perfectly

  • @Motorsportsgeek
    @Motorsportsgeek2 жыл бұрын

    Is the c5 more reliable than c6?

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    From my research and overall owner reviews, yes

  • @Morax515
    @Morax515 Жыл бұрын

    Almost all the corvettes in my area that are C6 are mostly autos I have no choice 😅

  • @EJleon96
    @EJleon964 ай бұрын

    Missed the infamous LS7 valve drop issue. Have seen a lot of C6 Z06 fanboys dismiss it when they hear about it for the first time smh

  • @onestarflag9876
    @onestarflag98762 жыл бұрын

    This guy had a problem with his W's as a kid...and still does.

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s Rs and I’m not changing. Just because I had a rough childhood, doesn’t mean I want to forget it.

  • @YukonSky

    @YukonSky

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutoMotivate Textbook reply

  • @TheSurfRyder
    @TheSurfRyder2 жыл бұрын

    C6 Z06 don’t have removable top

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes. We all know this. But, it peels and can fly off, like the video shows. It has happened before.

  • @craigthescott5074

    @craigthescott5074

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AutoMotivate wow I didn’t know this. I own a C5 Z06 does it happen with the C5?

  • @YEOTTI
    @YEOTTI3 жыл бұрын

    no z06 has roof till c7

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know! Checkout this video: gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/corvette-z06-sheds-its-roof-panel-during-a-drag-race-video/

  • @joshnover2038

    @joshnover2038

    3 жыл бұрын

    C6 z06 roof isn't removable

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watch the video above

  • @joshnover2038

    @joshnover2038

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AutoMotivate not a z06 if roof comes off. I own one

  • @joshnover2038

    @joshnover2038

    3 жыл бұрын

    Research it

  • @iamthatguytheonlyone
    @iamthatguytheonlyone2 жыл бұрын

    Just go to a legit engine builder not some raggedy mechanic

  • @joefriesen5296
    @joefriesen52963 жыл бұрын

    Cuz you buy an automatic, I like that 😂😂😂

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Had to throw some shade 😂

  • @joefriesen5296

    @joefriesen5296

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AutoMotivate hell yea 😂

  • @alsaaidh
    @alsaaidh2 жыл бұрын

    The c6 is not miles ahead of the c5 bro....if you understand how car companies work you would know why....lmao....

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤔

  • @craigthescott5074

    @craigthescott5074

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on your definition of miles is but I can say this the C8 is miles above the C7 and I own both.

  • @haroldleaming2625
    @haroldleaming26252 жыл бұрын

    This moran cannot e en drive a standard

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who said that? An, just because some folks can't drive a standard does not mean they are a "moran". Learned to drive on a stick and my first car was a stick, so keep your ignorant assumptions to yourself, thanks!

  • @77Victory1
    @77Victory12 жыл бұрын

    sorry but I cant understand a word of what your saying in this video.

  • @gabeg6102
    @gabeg61023 жыл бұрын

    There built shit that’s General Motors craftmenship Torque tube bearings are famous for this as well as release bearings on the standard models when they go on you prepare to open that wallet wide, 10 plus hours of labour on those repairs, I’ll never buy a gm car ever again. They build nothing but shit cars period

  • @milojanis4901

    @milojanis4901

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2000 C5 auto trans (stock except 3,200 stall Yank converter) convertible that has a built LS7 (617hp@crank) yanking on the drivetrain for 16 years/60,000+ miles now. I've NEVER had any drivetrain issues. Some do, some don't. I'm glad I'm a 'dont'!!

  • @lionelborges8094

    @lionelborges8094

    2 жыл бұрын

    It appears that you need to go back to high school and take a writing class. I'll put my Corvette and Avalanche up against anything you have, bang for the buck! So why are you even watching videos about Corvettes?

  • @da602hustler

    @da602hustler

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had one for 27 years (1994 Silverado), one for 10 years (2007 suburban) and one for 5 years (2010 SS). I haven't had any major issues what so ever.

  • @robbparker5445

    @robbparker5445

    2 жыл бұрын

    Corvette is special and great car. Go get a GTR and hope you never see me on the road….:-)

  • @John-jl3mg
    @John-jl3mg2 жыл бұрын

    mumble mumble mumble where did this guy learn to speak????

  • @AutoMotivate

    @AutoMotivate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your positivity spreads to the people around you.

  • @hot00frb1
    @hot00frb12 жыл бұрын

    I’ll stick with my C5 lol

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