IllustrationSERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG message on the DIC. Not able to put in drive due to this message. Read a lot of forums. There are recalls on up to 2007 but the 2008 Corvettes are having the same issues.
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
810–25K
12825–50K
11350–75K
5475–100K
28100–150K
10150K+
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
Unknown Or Other complaints
18 reportsDeveloped fuel leak above left side tank coming from known faulty fuel pump connector elbow at top of tank. Extreme gas fumes prevent parking in garage for fear of vapors igniting causing an explosion. Can not rule out possibility of drips or spray hitting hot exhaust. Will be seeking repair asap as this is not safe to drive or …
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Developed fuel leak above left side tank coming from known faulty fuel pump connector elbow at top of tank. Extreme gas fumes prevent parking in garage for fear of vapors igniting causing an explosion. Can not rule out possibility of drips or spray hitting hot exhaust. Will be seeking repair asap as this is not safe to drive or park in enclosed environment.
Smell of raw gasoline coming from drivers side gas tank area After filling gas tank ,just bought the car had half tank of gas at the dealer didn’t smell when i checked the car then.
MY SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM LIGHT KEEPS COMING UP ON MY MESSAGE CENTER, WHILE I'M DRIVING MY CAR ON ANY CITY STREET OR ROAD!
STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FUELING THE CAR, STRONG SMELL IN THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. SMELL IS EVEN PRESENT WHEN DRIVING WITH AN OPEN WINDOW.
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT IS A CONVERTIBLE AND WE CANT GET THE TOP WORKING AT ALL.WE TOOK IT WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE HOW TO FIX IT.THIS IS THE SECOND THING THAT WAS WRONG. WE GOT THE FUEL PUMP LEAK REPAIRED.WE CANT ENJOY THE CAR IF THE TOP DOESN'T WORK.IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO PAY FOR SOMETHIN…
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WE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR AND IT IS A CONVERTIBLE AND WE CANT GET THE TOP WORKING AT ALL.WE TOOK IT WHERE WE PURCHASED IT AND THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE HOW TO FIX IT.THIS IS THE SECOND THING THAT WAS WRONG. WE GOT THE FUEL PUMP LEAK REPAIRED.WE CANT ENJOY THE CAR IF THE TOP DOESN'T WORK.IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING IF YOU CANT ENJOY IT.
GEAR SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON LOCKS AND OPERATOR IS UNABLE TO SHIFT VEHICLE BACK INTO PARK OR EVEN REVERSE AT TIMES. VEHICLE MAY ALSO GET STUCK IN REVERSE AND NOT BE ABLE TO GO BACK INTO PARK NOR DRIVE. ISSUE HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND MAKES VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION
CANT GET INTO CAR WITH FOB WHEN 45 DEGREES OR COLDER OUTSIDE,CAR WONT START, SHOWS NO FOB DECETED, ONCE IT WARMS UP OUTSIDE EVERYTHING IS NORMAL, DURING SUMMER NEVER A PROPLEM, ONCE IT STARTS GETTING COLD OUSIDE WONT START, BIG PROPLEM
FUEL GUAGE GOES HAY WIRE AFTER FILLING UP,SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM LITE COMES ON,AFTER FEW MILES GOES BACK TO READINIG CORRECT,TIL HALF TANK THEN GOES CRAZY AGIAN,ON GOING PROPLEM WITH ALL C6 CORVETTES WITH AROUND 50000 MILES ON THEM
MY SHIFT LEVER (A6) FREQUENTLY LOCKS ON P. I NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFTER (2006-08 CORVETTE AT (25913058) I AM INFORMED ABOUT THE FRENCH AND AMERICAN FORUMS AND IT IS A VERY COMMON FLAW TO THE CORVETTE C6. YET THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN ANY REMINDERS TO CORRECT THIS FLAW. THE INFAMOUS DASH BUZZING (WINDSHIELD C…
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MY SHIFT LEVER (A6) FREQUENTLY LOCKS ON P. I NEED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SHIFTER (2006-08 CORVETTE AT (25913058) I AM INFORMED ABOUT THE FRENCH AND AMERICAN FORUMS AND IT IS A VERY COMMON FLAW TO THE CORVETTE C6. YET THERE HAVE NEVER BEEN ANY REMINDERS TO CORRECT THIS FLAW. THE INFAMOUS DASH BUZZING (WINDSHIELD COWL) PROBLEM ALSO, I HAVE TREMENDOUS VIBRATIONS IN THE WINDSCREEN AND THIS IS PART OF THE FREQUENT FLAWS ON THE C6 CORVETTES CAN BE UNTIL THE YEAR 2010. MY CORVETTE HAD 77600 KM AT THE TIME OF THE FACTS CAN YOU HELP ME FOR GM FRANCE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE VEHICLE DESIGN FLAWS. THANK YOU THE 1ST PHONE NUMBER IS NOT CORRECT IT IS TO VALIDATE MY REQUEST I USED GOOGLE TRANSLATE.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.