2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 engine complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2008 vs. every other Corvette Z06 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette Z06 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 safety ratings
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Corvette Z06 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 independent mechanic was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
DEFECTIVE VALVE GUIDES. THIS FIRST HAPPENED AT 13,500 MILES, AND CHEVROLET DID REPLACE THE HEADS UNDER WARRANTY. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AT 28500 MILES AND I HAVE SPENT OVER $3100 IN PARTS ALONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY THE COMPANY WHO SOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT HEADS. I…
I BOUGHT MY 2008 Z06 BACK IN DECEMBER 2016 WITH 27000 MILES ON IT. LOVE THE CAR BUT FROM I UNDERSTAND READING ABOUT THE COMPLAINS FROM OTHER OWNERS IT HAS VALVE PROBLEMS AND THE CAN GIVE AWAY AT ANY TIME. DEAR GM I DON'T CARE HOW YOU TAKE THIS, BUT SHOULD MY 2008 LS7 MOTOR BREAK DOWN DUE TO THIS…
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