2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
540 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
48,680 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 414 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 356 of 540 complaints (65.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 231 | 42.8% |
| Braking behavior | 35 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 24 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 22 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 356 |
| Exterior Lighting | 45 |
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 356; Exterior Lighting: 45; Electrical System: 36; Power Train: 29; Air Bags: 24; Engine: 21; Fuel System, Gasoline: 19; Unknown Or Other: 18
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 81 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 128 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 113 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 54 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 28 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 81; 25,000 to 49,999: 128; 50,000 to 74,999: 113; 75,000 to 99,999: 54; 100,000 to 149,999: 28; 150,000 and above: 10
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (128). 126 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 3; 2013: 20; 2014: 54; 2015: 89; 2016: 68; 2017: 52; 2018: 40; 2019: 43; 2020: 57; 2021: 36; 2022: 20; 2023: 16; 2024: 8; 2025: 17; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 231 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 24 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220146 · 2008-03-05 (March 5, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE COMPUTER DELAYED THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE COMPUTER WAS NOT GETTING THE MESSAGES AT THE RIGHT TIME. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE, BUT, ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235596 · 2008-07-24 (July 24, 2008)
DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE? OUR BRAND NEW 2008 BASE MODEL CORVETTE HAS LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, 5 TIMES DRIVING TO OUR HOME. THE 4TH TIME MY HUSBAND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A TRUCK! FIRST TIME WE HAD THE CAR A WEEK. 2ND TIME THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE GAS. WE USE CHEVRON TEXACO. 4TH TIME THE LIAISON FROM CHEVY SAID THAT OIL WAS GETTING INTO OUR GAS FROM A BAD IGNITION SWITCH. DOESN'T MAKE SINCE. 5TH TIME WAS SAME DAY AS 4TH TIME. IT DROPS FROM 45 TO 10 AND GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 1ST GEAR. THE RPM GOES UP AND DOWN. IT BACK FIRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10244316 · 2008-10-03 (October 3, 2008)
BRAND NEW 2008 CONVERTIBLE CORVETTE. ROOF TORE OFF DRIVING ON HIGHWAY FROM DEALERSHIP. GM CURRENTLY STATING NOT A WARRANTY ITEM BECAUSE 'CABLES CAN NOT BREAK SIMPLY FROM THE WIND'. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 230 miles reported. Look up ODI 10244316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10249397 · 2008-11-20 (November 20, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ELECTRONIC KEYLESS ENTRY WOULD NOT WORK. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS WERE LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE ONSTAR FEATURE, BUT IT ALSO WOULD NOT WORK. SEVERAL DEALERS WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NONE COULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS WERE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE FOR 15 MINUTES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 1,200. UPDATED 1/6/09 *CN UP…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10249397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10264402 · 2009-04-07 (April 7, 2009)
THE KEY LESS ENTRY AND IGNITION SOMETIMES WILL NOT LET THE CAR START IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK THEY HAVE REPLACED THE KEYS , AND REPROGRAMMED IT THREE TIMES AND THE LAST TIME REPLACED THE SENSOR IN THE DASH BOARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10264402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10272473 · 2009-05-31 (May 31, 2009)
2008 C6 CORVETTE WITH VERY LOW MILES OPERATES ON KEYLESS ENTRY CONFIGURATION. TODAY THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND GOT INTO VEHICLE THE NORMAL WAY. THE KEYLESS START WOULD NOT WORK, THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND OPEN AND IT WAS OVER 125 DEGREES IN THE CAR. KEPT TRYING UNTIL CAR STARTED. DID NOT PANIC CAUSE I NEW THERE IS A WAY OUT . CAN YOU IMAGINE IF I LET SOMEBODY ELSE DRIVE AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO? GM SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM CAUSE AFTER LOOKING IT UP ON THE WEB IT LOOK LIKE THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME! THERE IS AN EMERGENCY RELEA…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10272473 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276101 · 2009-07-08 (July 8, 2009)
THE 2008 CORVETTE WITH AUTO TRANSMISSION , FAILS TO ACCELERATE AFTER SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP LIGHT OR TURN. THERE IS QUITE A LAG B4 THE CAR GETS GOING. HAD IT TO THE DEALER 7 TIMES. WILL GO AFTER THE FLORIDA LEMON LAW, SINCE GM SAYS IT IS NORMAL TO EXPECT LAG AND HESITATION FROM A CORVETTE. THIS IS NOT ONLY BAD FOR THE TOP AMERICAN SPORTS CAR BUT A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. HOPEFULLY GM WILL DO THE RIGHT THING AND REFUND ME MY MONEY AT THE LEMON LAW HEARING AND TRASH THE CAR B4 SOMEONE GETS KILLED IN IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR AND …
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10295403 · 2009-12-11 (December 11, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE HEAD-LAMP LENSES HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER INSTALLED A CLEAR ADHESIVE OVER THE LAMPS TO REDUCE THE CRACKING. HE THEN ADDED THAT ANY REPAIRS MADE WOULD BE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,102. UPDATED 01/1410 *BF UPDATED 01/20/10.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 7,102 miles reported. Look up ODI 10295403 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.