Major Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Chevrolet Corvette

2008 Chevrolet Corvette ENGINE Victims: 1 Mileage: 59902 miles

2008 Chevrolet Corvette REAR Victims: 1 Mileage: 5125 miles

2008 Chevrolet Corvette AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 100000 miles

Browse 2008 Chevrolet Corvette complaints by category

Problems with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Corvette owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on september 13 2012 my fuel gauge stop working and it was not registering any gas level in the tank...	231 ~ 56399 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the head-lamp lenses have developed cracks. a technician from the dealer stated...	38 ~ 56707 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the vehicle failed to start. the contact attempted to exit the vehicle but...	30 ~ 56790 miles
POWER TRAIN the 2008 corvette with auto transmission fails to accelerate after slowing down to a stop light or turn. there is...	21 ~ 28784 miles
AIR BAGS the airbag readiness light comes on. this problem has previously been repaired by the dealer. a search of the corvette	19 ~ 38856 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE does someone have to die? our brand new 2008 base model corvette has lost power in the middle of the...	17 ~ 48750 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL left rear brake was applied when driving over 60 mph causing car to slow down and slide to the left.	14 ~ 45113 miles
ENGINE i've had repeated failures that have required multiple repairs 1. engine knocking- repeated repairs upper end replaced knocking and engine...	13 ~ 32092 miles
SERVICE BRAKES steering jerked brakes applied for a second cruise control turned off no brake lights and service active handling message appeared.	12 ~ 48063 miles
STEERING at various speeds the computer display panel reads "service active handling system" accompanied by a swerving car icon and an...	12 ~ 33371 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER traction does not prevent wheel spin at any speed. the car will loose rear wheel traction at any speed. engine...	12 ~ 29185 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2008 chevrolet corvette with unintended acceleration. consumer states that his vehicle accelerated from 45 mph to 95 mph. *kb ...	6 ~ 42200 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and...	4 ~ 50800 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal noise. the...	2 ~ 30000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i am writing you regarding a serious safety concern regarding my 2008 chevrolet corvette. for many months now i have...	2 ~ 64000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving at speeds of 67 mph the left rear suspension failed causing...	2 ~ 7563 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the vehicle failed to start. the contact attempted to exit the vehicle but...	2 ~ 5100 miles
SEAT BELTS i just had my mandated 08 c6 emissions recall done. now while in drive at a stop light the steering...	1 ~ 34000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal noise. the...	1 ~ 10000 miles
SUSPENSION car did not respond to steering on a turn at moderate speed ( 15-20 mph) on slippery road surface. the...	1 ~ 30000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving 50 mph the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. the...	1 ~ 7135 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ELECTRIC > POWER ASSIST tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving 50 mph the traction control and abs indicators illuminated. the...	1 ~ 7135 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. when the vehicle was started the air conditioning vents began to release...	1 ~ 45000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE crack on filler neck on left fuel tank which i believe is a mfg defect in the molding of the...	1 ~ 86000 miles
WHEELS the list goes on and on. i get a check engine coolant error that the dealership can't diagnose. my car...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY my service active handling system warning came on abruptly. this the second time this happened in the last 2 years....	1 ~ 13342 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC left rear brake was applied when driving over 60 mph causing car to slow down and slide to the left.	1 ~ 32523 miles
STRUCTURE brand new 2008 convertible corvette. roof tore off driving on highway from dealership. gm currently stating not a warranty item	1 ~ 230 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING does someone have to die? our brand new 2008 base model corvette has lost power in the middle of the...	1 ~ 1700 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM does someone have to die? our brand new 2008 base model corvette has lost power in the middle of the...	1 ~ 1700 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving 40 mph the computer delayed the acceleration of the vehicle. the...	1 ~ 1500 miles

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