2008 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, and owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. 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.
541 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,980 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 89 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Shift assembly broke, part unavailable, can't drive”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Power train
“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 susp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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.