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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Owner complaints (541)
Owners filed 541 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (9 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 52 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 34).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 356 | |
| Exterior lighting | 46 | |
| Electrical system | 39 | |
| Power train | 32 | |
| Air bags | 24 | |
| Engine | 21 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 20 | |
| Unknown or other | 18 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Chevrolet Corvette version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette 6.2 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 26 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Corvette 6.2 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 25 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Corvette 7.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.