2008 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (65.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 10.7× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 356 · 65.9% | not available | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 45 · 8.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 36 · 6.7% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 29 · 5.4% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 24 · 4.4% | not available | — |
| Engine | 21 · 3.9% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 540 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CROSSOVER PIPE BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL TANKS STARTED LEAKING FUEL. THIS CAUSED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL TO HAPPEN INSIDE THE GARAGE AND INSIDE…”NHTSA complaint 10681842 — filed 02/06/2015 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10681278 — filed 02/04/2015 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE IT SITS WITH THE WINDOWS UP. USUALLY MORE NOTICEABLE AFTER FILLING WITH FUEL.”NHTSA complaint 10679782 — filed 01/29/2015 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 356 of 540 NHTSA complaints (65.9%), followed by exterior lighting (45), electrical system (36), power train (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have?
540 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
