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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 541 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the fuel system (69% of complaints, typically around 52,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Corvette model year since 2000.

Complaints541
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported2
Injuries reported5

Most common 2008 Chevrolet Corvette problems

  1. Fuel system

    374 complaints · 69%

    Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.

    After filling up with gas there is an extremely strong smell of gasoline in the car itself. Only after half a tank is gone is the smell finally gone.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 53,000 miles
    2008 Corvette has a fuel leak when the tank is 3/4 to full. The gas vapors permeate the garage and the cockpit. This is a safety concern as it can cause fire/explosions.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 51,138 miles

  2. Lights

    46 complaints · 9%

    Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.

    When car gets hot, the low beam lights will not turn on. There is an existing recall for Corvette c6 models from 08-13. But there are none for Corvette c6 z06 models from 08-13 even though the fusebox, headlight wiring is identical.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 59,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving at night with the headlights activated, the low beam lights failed. The dealer stated that the ubec housing failed and caused the low beam relay control circuit to fail. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 61,200.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 61,200 miles

  3. Electrical

    39 complaints · 7%

    Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: software, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.

    There is a very strong gas smell inside the car but no obvious leaks. The car does not appear to be using gas faster than anticipated. It smells strongest on the drivers side. Research has shown many owners had a problem like this with the fuel tank or fuel line. There was no obvious moment this started or event that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 40,000 miles
    The vehicles headlights would not come on or would come on and off intermittently while driving and/or parked. The vehicle was taken in for service and I was advised that their had been a fuse block short and the fuse block was replaced.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 38,895 miles

  4. Transmission

    32 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly.

    Vehicle continually is stuck in park. Vehicle has 26k miles.it has been going on for months, since april of 2018. Research from Corvette forum shows this is a continual issue with c6 corvettes (2005-2013), and there are hundreds of complaints. I contacted Chevrolet and they will do nothing...they should issue a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 25,000 miles
    Just as I got home and parked my car in the garage, I moved the automatic shifter to park and felt something break. I discovered that the shifter cable to the transmission case broke, which left the car in neutral. This would be very dangerous if it happened to someone who parked on a hill, since the emergency brake…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 24,000 miles

  5. Air bags

    24 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles.

    The air bag readiness light stays on intermittently with the frequency increasing. As of today, 08/15/14 it is on constantly. I have no idea if this is just a warning failure or if there is really a problem with the air bag system.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 37,045 miles
    Air bag readiness light comes on intermittently on dash. Just purchased vehicle. Car is very low miles showroom condition. This issue happened when turning vehicle on. After further research this has been an issue with these cars for at least 10 years and gm chooses not to rectify problem. It can make car unsafe to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 34,000 miles

  6. Engine

    22 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.

    While driving on highway in 5th gear #5 exhaust valve dropped into the cylinder going through the piston and causing connecting rod to go through side of the block. Engine seized and caused the car to go into a 65 MPH spin. Luckily this occurred late at night on a open 4 lane highway with little traffic. I nearly…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 32,000 miles
    Wear issue is with the valve guides in the cylinder heads. If the issue was not addressed, the hollow, sodium filled exhaust valve could break and destroy the engine. The repairs were made before the car had an engine failure while driving. Mileage on the car was around 32,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 32,000 miles

  7. Other or unspecified

    18 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.

    My shift lever (a6) frequently locks on p. I need to change the transmission control shifter (2006-08 Corvette at (25913058) I am informed about the french and american forums and it is a very common flaw to the Corvette c6. Yet there have never been any reminders to correct this flaw. The infamous dash buzzing…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 46,400 miles
    Cant get into car with fob when 45 degrees or colder outside,car wont start, shows no fob deceted, once it warms up outside everything is normal, during summer never a proplem, once it starts getting cold ouside wont start, big proplem
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 50,000 miles

  8. Stability control

    16 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.

    Service active handling system light comes on randomly, usually at low speeds (35mph or less) often or always preceded by ABS triggering for no reason (just normal driving or braking without traction loss). It looks like this exact issue was recalled on older (but same generation, c6 Corvette) vehicles, but not a…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 40,000 miles
    Left rear brake was applied when driving over 60 MPH causing car to slow down and slide to the left. Active handling on showed on dash of my 2008 Corvette.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 32,523 miles

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 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

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (374 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); lights (46 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); electrical (39 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2008 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette?
It is the most complained-about Corvette model year since 2000, with 541 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.

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