MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chevrolet Corvette

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Corvette Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 277 complaints 2001: 203 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 84 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 531 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 340 complaints 2008: 539 complaints 2008 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 84 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 61 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 255 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 147 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 20 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 20 complaints 2025: 10 complaints 2025
2008: 539 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000277
2001203
2002157
200384
2004217
2005531
2006365
2007340
2008539
2009151
201084
201184
201256
201382
201461
201564
2016103
2017255
201851
2019147
202033
202111
202220
202322
202420
202510

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 66%

66% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 356 distinct reports on file.

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The car is leaking fuel from the gas tank. I just purchased it 4/20/24. There was a safety recall years ago. This vehicle may not have had the issue at the time of the recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240422

fuel leak and smell from fuel pump

NHTSA ODI report, 20240217

I purchased this car just 10 days ago. The first night that I got it I went in the garage and smelled a lot of gas smell. Many people including myself have their gas water heater in the garage and I started to really panic.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240207

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

8% of complaints: exterior lighting — 45 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BURNING FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS WERE DEFECTIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140613

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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C6 CORVETTES HAVE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED DOORS SO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN A DOOR WHEN THE BATTERY IS DEAD. HAVING A DEAD BATTERY, I PLACED THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY TO JUMP START IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141024

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 539

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (356 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.