Car Record Book

2008 Chevrolet Corvette recalls & problems

The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 541 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (356 complaints).

Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints541filed by owners
Crashes · fires9 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

No safety recalls have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Corvette

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 26 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Corvette

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

Corvette

18mpg combined
City / highway15 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

7 L · 8 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system
35600053,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Headlights
4902061,200 mi
Electrical system
Software; Ignition
3910042,000 mi
Power train
Clutch assembly
3210025,000 mi
Air bags
2421237,045 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
Storage › Tank assembly; Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
2100065,000 mi
Engine
2110132,000 mi
Unknown or other
1810048,200 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)
1620140,000 mi
Service brakes
1310058,855 mi
Steering
1230127,500 mi
Vehicle speed control
700059,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.