2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,744 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving out of his driveway, the "Service Active Handling System" warning light was illuminated. Neither the dealer nor an ind”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2021 · Engine
“2008 corvette c6 z06. Consumer writes in regards to valve guide machining issues. *ld *js”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 10, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6.2/7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 1 | 48 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 1 | 45 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 0 | 48 |
Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.