2008 Chevrolet Corvette Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 4%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,045miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,045 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I keep getting a red light on the dash saying the air bag is not active. I have found that by wiggling the connector under the driver's seat the light goes out. I suspect there is a bad connector and it never fails while I am at the dealership. The chevy dealership says their is no recall and they want at least $125 to strait checking. The chevy dealership says their is no recall and they want at least $125 to strait checking but they don't know of a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10610652, filed 2014-07, 21,000 miles“Starting on or around august 2011 my air bag light comes on. It has come on and off intermittently since then. The fix is to jiggle the connector under the seat and then zip tie it. That normally last about 6 months or more but it always comes back. I am concerned that my air bag will not deploy in a severe frontal impact. The dealer is well aware of this problem and says it is something I am going live with. The problem I have with that is I am afraid it might be something I am going to have to die with.”
NHTSA complaint #10629490, filed 2014-08, 25,000 miles“Started my car after getting off work. Looked at my gauges before pulling out only to notice that my airbag indicator light staying lit. Turned the car on and off but the light continued to stay lit. Drove home with airbag light on. Upon further investigation on the internet.... There are a multitude of people with the same issues. The airbag light staying on appears to be caused via a faulty harness connection located under the seat. Seems that buick's (a GM built model car) have had the same issues but were recalled for the exact same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606065, filed 2014-06, 33,000 miles“Airbag light comes on due to faulty electrical connector underneath driver power seat. This is an extremely common issue that GM is aware of. There should be a recall by GM due to being a life safety system.”
NHTSA complaint #11377075, filed 2020-11, 42,000 miles“Wiring harness for drivers seat failed causing airbag system to be disabled. Fails at start-up. Strong fuel smell from driver's side. Vehicle stationary. Not cured by replacing gas gap and fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11255529, filed 2019-09, 165,553 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10201252Jul 21, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 10 | 12% |
| 2010 | 14 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 26 | 8% |
| 2006 | 14 | 4% |
| 2005 | 44 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 16 | 47% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
374 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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