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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most often about the engine (52% of complaints, typically around 27,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Corvette Z06 model year since 2000.
Complaints48
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported1
Injuries reported31 death reported
Most common 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems
Engine
25 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 27,500 miles.
I was concerned about excessive valve train noise and after reading several corvette forum threads about improperly machined heads by gm's supplier linamar, and that numerous vehicles have had valves drop and ruin the engines, I took my car with 27000 miles on it to a corvette specialty shop to have my valve guide…
During moderate acceleration and mid range rpms, the engine catastrophically failed on the highway. A hole was blown in the engine block and the car spewed smoke, oil and chunks of metal from the engine all over the road as I veered off onto the shoulder. The suspected issue was faulty heads and improperly machined…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The contact stated that a gasoline odor was overpowering around the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Vehicle had 1/4 tank of fuel in the tank before filling on fri.after filling tank to full noticed strong gas smell from rear of vehicle,had to roll windows down to drive,odor was so strong could not park car in garage due to fire hazard,did not see any evidence of fuel leakage on ground,brought car to dealership on…
Stability control
3 complaints · 6%After researching and reading other incidents, I believe the active handling on my 2008 Corvette Z06 caused me to crash. Researching this, I found the steering wheel positioning sensor malfunctions and locks up one of the front brakes. The car is at the body shop as of now. I plan on looking at this sensor after the…
I was driving my 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at about 90mph in straight line when the active handling system engaged for no reason and hooked me hard right, crashing into a concrete barrier. The "service active handling," "service traction control" and "service ABS" error messages had been appearing on my dashboard…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (25 complaints, typically around 27,500 miles); fuel system (15 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); stability control (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Corvette Z06 model year since 2000, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.