There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, but owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 356 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 49 | |
| Electrical System | 39 | |
| Power Train | 32 | |
| Air Bags | 24 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | |
| Engine | 21 | |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 16 | |
| Service Brakes | 13 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 4
- Suspension › Rear — 2
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 2
- Electrical System › Software — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,300 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2008 Chevrolet Corvette complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 65,000 miles · reported Jul 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that a strong fuel vapor odor was noticed inside and outside the garage where the vehicle was stored. Based on research, the contact suspected a fuel pump failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a damaged fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jun 16, 2026
Fuel system leak. Strong odor of gasoline fuel both around and inside the vehicle. No noticeable fuel product on the ground or underneath the vehicle. I am greatly concerned that this is a very significant fire and vehicle operator/occupant safety hazard. I have also found many other C6 generation Corvette owners online that are experiencing the same thing to their C6 Corvette.
Engine · reported May 8, 2026
I am a long time Corvette owner and have purchased many through the years. I recently purchased a 2008 Corvette Coupe with only 30k miles, one owner vehicle. Unbelievable to me, I have had to spend over $4,000 the past month replacing the ECM and most notably the Fuel Pump, to relieve the constant Fuel Smell, not to mention the rack and pinion steering gear needs to be replaced, with again, only 30k miles on the vehicle, and that part is discontinued. The failure of the ECM almost cost my wife and I our life when we were coming home to [XXX] from [XXX] . The car completely lost all power on…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Feb 5, 2026
My recently purchased 2008 was taken to the local chevy dealer for gas fumes in the garage. The technician reported "The smell is coming from the sending unit on the driver side. There was fuel dripping down the side of the tank and the tank was wet. So the sending unit needs to be replaced" The car has only 16,427 miles on it and has been garage kept. I believe that leaking fuel is a very serious safety issue and that the now expired special service bulletin 150682 should have been a mandatory recall.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Dec 11, 2025
Fuel sending unit in gas tank behind the drivers side is leaking gas making it impossible to park the car in the garage. There is a great possibility of fire due to this issue. No, I have not taken it to the dealer as of today but I am going to schedule it. No. No.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (356 reports), followed by exterior lighting (49). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,300 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.