2008 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and problems
No recalls and 541 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Shift assembly broke, part unavailable, can't drive
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that a strong fuel vapor odor was noticed inside and outside the garage where the vehicle was stored. Based on research, the contact suspected a fuel pump failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a damaged fuel pump. The…
Fuel system leak. Strong odor of gasoline fuel both around and inside the vehicle. No noticeable fuel product on the ground or underneath the vehicle. I am greatly concerned that this is a very significant fire and vehicle operator/occupant safety hazard. I have also found many other C6 generation Corvette owners…
I am a long time Corvette owner and have purchased many through the years. I recently purchased a 2008 Corvette Coupe with only 30k miles, one owner vehicle. Unbelievable to me, I have had to spend over $4,000 the past month replacing the ECM and most notably the Fuel Pump, to relieve the constant Fuel Smell, not to…
My recently purchased 2008 was taken to the local chevy dealer for gas fumes in the garage. The technician reported "The smell is coming from the sending unit on the driver side. There was fuel dripping down the side of the tank and the tank was wet. So the sending unit needs to be replaced" The car has only 16,427…
Corvette model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 533 | 11 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 | 365 | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 341 | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 541 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 151 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 85 | 2 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2008 Corvette has the most complaints (541). All Chevrolet Corvette years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (356 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (46).
- How many 2008 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 9 of 541 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.