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2008 Chevrolet Corvette

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Corvette years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette are substantially higher than the model-year median of 29.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

414 reports with mileage · 126 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 356 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports

Suspension complaints

3 reports
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10,000 miles · Apr 5, 2017
Power TrainStructureSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH AND REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH AND REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

NHTSA ODI #10970793

30,000 miles · Feb 4, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringSuspensionCrash

CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO STEERING ON A TURN AT MODERATE SPEED ( 15-20 MPH) ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE. THE TURN WAS TIGHT AND NEARLY A REVERSE IN DIRECTION. I APPROACHED THE TURN IN RAINY CONDITIONS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH ANTICIPATING THE TURN, LIFTED MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR WENT STRAIGHT. I INFORMED STATE FARM INSURANC…

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CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO STEERING ON A TURN AT MODERATE SPEED ( 15-20 MPH) ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACE. THE TURN WAS TIGHT AND NEARLY A REVERSE IN DIRECTION. I APPROACHED THE TURN IN RAINY CONDITIONS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH ANTICIPATING THE TURN, LIFTED MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR WENT STRAIGHT. I INFORMED STATE FARM INSURANCE, VOLUNTEERING APPROVAL TO EXAMINE THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. I ALSO CONTACTED GM CORPORATION. STATE FARM CLAIM NO. [XXX]. GM CONTACT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10949543

5,125 miles · Mar 30, 2010
SuspensionCrashInjury

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 67 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES CONSISTING OF A HERNIATED DISC AND SEVERE HEADACHES. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 67 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER OFF OF THE ROAD AND CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES CONSISTING OF A HERNIATED DISC AND SEVERE HEADACHES. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,125 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,125.

NHTSA ODI #10322819

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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