2008 Chevrolet Corvette
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.
- Complaints
- 541
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
None on file
None on file
66% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 541 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 308 |
| 2000 | 278 |
| 2001 | 203 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 85 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 365 |
| 2007 | 341 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 256 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
66% · 356 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-04-22
fuel leak and smell from fuel pump
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-17
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, 2024-02-07
Exterior lighting
9% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
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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, 2014-06-13
Electrical system
7% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing software and ignition.
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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, 2014-10-24
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-05
Power train
6% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly.
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Shift assembly broke, part unavailable, can't drive
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
Air bags
4% · 24 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 541 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 356 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.