Complaints
620
Crashes
14
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1354 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:62,976 mi
#245 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:66,791 mi
Fires:1
#336 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:60,308 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 354 | — | — | 62,976 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 45 | — | 1 | 66,791 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | 1 | — | 60,308 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 29 | 1 | — | 30,716 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 24 | 2 | 1 | 47,898 mi | |
| ENGINE | 20 | 1 | — | 37,894 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 | — | — | 53,835 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 1 | — | 39,402 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 16 | 2 | — | 46,239 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 13 | 1 | — | 45,750 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | 3 | — | 33,371 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 50,640 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | 1 | 50,800 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 5,100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | 1 | — | 7,562 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 13,342 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 10,600 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 32,523 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING | 1 | — | — | 7,135 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 7,135 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 230 mi |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
354
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,976
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
45
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,791
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,308
POWER TRAIN
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,716
AIR BAGS
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,898
ENGINE
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,894
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,835
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,402
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,239
SERVICE BRAKES
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,750
STEERING
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,371
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,640
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,800
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,100
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,562
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,700
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,700
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,342
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,600
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,523
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,135
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,135
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
230
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