2008 Chevrolet Corvette Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I and other Corvette owners are having the same issue as the most recent recall of other GM models. My brake lights will constantly be on. The active handling warning light will continue to show on dash and cruise control will disengaged and reengage on its own. The fix seems to be replacing the body control module. I have replaced the brake sensor and that did not fix the issue. After reading blogs I located other Corvette owners experiencing the same issues as I. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592278, filed 2014-05, 9,000 miles“On october 10, 2020. I was drag racing my 2008 Corvette (that I drive daily on the public roads) at the local track as I have been all this season and part of last year's too after acquiring the car mid 2019. I have been drag racing for the better part of 40 years. I am saying this to alleviate any possible thoughts of rookie moves on my part on the track, etc. The local track is an nhra sanctioned track that takes safety very seriously and their track prep is second to none, especially at this particular event, that is attended by hundreds of racers from many states. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365280, filed 2020-10, 62,000 miles“My service active handling system warning came on abruptly. This the second time this happened in the last 2 years. The first incident was handled by my local dealer. Supposedly, it was a TSB which required replacing a clip at an electrical coupling. This was reportedly the solution to this problem. This most recent incident occurred 500 miles from home and has me worried that a serious malfunction of my braking system may occur. I do have an appointment for service on june 4 2012 for this recurring issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10459268, filed 2012-05, 13,342 miles“I am writing you regarding a serious safety concern regarding my 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. For many months now I have had a service traction control light? Appear on the driver information center (dic) screen. While the warning is displayed, my traction control system becomes disabled as is evidenced by the icon showing the vehicle skidding. I have been returning my vehicle to two separate Chevrolet dealers for service, but no matter what they do, the problem keeps returning. Right now I can't drive my vehicle for more than a few miles before the problem occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592915, filed 2014-05, 78,000 miles“My 2008 Chevrolet Corvette just started a new issue that your dept is currently investigating. The service active handling came up on the display and the front right brake locked up for a few seconds at highway speed. After pulling over, a concerned driver behind me said that my brake lights had been and still are illuminated the whole time she was behind me (at least 5 miles) and do not go off until I turn the car off. I bought this car the end of march at mall Chevrolet in cherry hill nj, and my primary local Chevrolet dealer is reedman-toll in langhorne pa. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520131, filed 2013-06, 58,855 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 31 | 9% |
| 2006 | 38 | 10% |
| 2005 | 91 | 17% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 12% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
374 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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