2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 45 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The part named most often is engine, with 25 complaints (52% of the total), followed by fuel system (15) and electronic stability control (3). 45 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 173 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine25 52%
- Fuel system15 31%
- Other or unknown3 6.3%
- Electrical system2 4.2%
- Wheels2 4.2%
- Brakes1 2.1%
- Equipment1 2.1%
- Exterior lighting1 2.1%
- Steering1 2.1%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “Engine dropped exhaust valve while the engine was turning 6800 RPM in third gear at 118 MPH. The engine stopped right at the time I went to shift to 4th gear and the tach dropped to zero. I pulled the car into a run off area and got out of the car because I thought it might be on fire due to all of the smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #10818171, filed 2016-01, 24,000 milesFuel system: “After filling car with gas, the car smells like it has a leak. The garage smells so bad I have to put the car outside in the drive way until is cools down because I'm worried about it starting a fire. The smell of gas is strong. I've talked to other 2008 c6 owners and they are having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10777812, filed 2015-09, 13,000 milesElectronic stability control: “I was driving my 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06 at about 90mph in straight line when the active handling system engaged for no reason and hooked me hard right, crashing into a concrete barrier. The service active handling, service traction control and service ABS error messages had been appearing on my dashboard all day previous to the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10270067, filed 2009-05, 8,500 milesOther or unknown: “The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE Z06. While driving 45 MPH with the cruise control activated, the instrument panel indicated that the front driver side tire pressure was high and then low. The message service active handling flashed across the instrument panel. The vehicle then slid to the left, spun 360 degrees, and crashed into the median and several trees. The contact was knocked unconsciousness and the passenger was fatally injured. The contact was injured and transported to a hospital via ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121123, filed 2018-08, 60,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
89% of the 45 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,500 and 46,011 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 173 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009461Sep 26, 2024Suspension, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Other model years of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 48 | 28,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 45 | 30,550 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 48 | 22,269 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 25 complaints (52% of the total), followed by fuel system with 15.
Has the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reported?
Among the 45 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,500 and 46,011 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.