2008 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 540 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
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
“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
“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
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette: 356 of 540 complaints on file (65.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
540 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
