2008 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 9%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,100miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 9% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,100 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Like many of the other complaints that have been filed the low beam head lights go out for no apparent reason. It appears that they go out when the car heats up but we don't know. This is a huge safety issue and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer. We have contacted the manufacturer and they won't do anything unless NHTSA tells them to.”
NHTSA complaint #10548492, filed 2013-10, 53,000 miles“This is my second complaint about the low beams on my car. They turn off when I am drive at night which makes me drive with the high beams on. This is my only vehicle so I have to drive it at night. Tonight I was on the freeway drive with my high beams on when another driver slowed down and swerved towards my car trying to run me off road because my high beams were on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565725, filed 2014-02, 68,000 miles“Recently I was driving home and my automatic low beam headlights did not come on. Tried to turn them on manually, nothing. Had one working fog light to get home. People flashing me to turn my lights on. Very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11354638, filed 2020-09, 201,000 miles“Documents attached detailing problem and GM's response - this is not a typical lens fogging with age that can be cleaned with a store bought product. I put 1/15/16 as the date below as that is the date I first contacted GM but this has formed over the last number of months.”
NHTSA complaint #10836502, filed 2016-02, 40,000 miles“My low beams on my headlights on my 2008 chevy Corvette suddenly turn off once the car warms up after driving a few minutes. When I turn on my car, the lights turn on normally. But as I drive, they suddenly turn off.... I see that this is a problem happening alot in vehicles like mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10670638, filed 2015-01, 81,190 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 46 | 9% |
| 2007 | 38 | 11% |
| 2006 | 62 | 17% |
| 2005 | 86 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
374 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsAir bags
24 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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