2008 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 374about this part
- Share
- 69%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,252miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 374 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 69% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,252 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Very strong fuel smell, after filling up with fuel. Fuel smell while driving vehicle. After vehicle is turned off, I can hear a sizzling sound on rear exhaust , as well as smelling fuel. There are gas leak marks on left rear fuel tank, as if fuel is leaking somewhere on left fuel tank. I am worried about possible fire or explosion with driving this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11265791, filed 2019-10, 89,000 miles“The vehicle has a strong fuel odor coming from the driver side rear wheel well. Dealer tells me GM is aware of the safety issue but my car is 10 years and 1 month old. Repair through GM is only up to 10 years. The vehicle can't be parked in garage and I am fearfully when driving it. Gm special coverage # for this issue is 15682.. Refersnce # n150682.”
NHTSA complaint #11067098, filed 2018-02, 14,400 miles“After driving my car I parked it in my garage the next morning my garage was filled with gas fumes called dealer and brought car in they told me it was the fuel pump module and my car was out of extended warranty it only has 18000 miles on it and they said repair was approximately 3000.00 dollars”
NHTSA complaint #11385985, filed 2021-01, 18,000 miles“So recently bought a 2008 Corvette c6 from rick hendricks Chevrolet, and have been smelling the gas smell since I got it, I can smell it outside the car, in the cockpit all the time if it's over half a tank, I look under the car and there's gas all under it. Seems like it's coming from the top of the fuel tank, my fuel mileage isn't that great because of it. Smell is constant, until it's below half a tank.”
NHTSA complaint #11416654, filed 2021-05, 78,000 miles“9/2017. Began to smell gas in and out of our 2008 Corvette, took car to a Corvette specialist. I was told there is hairline crack where the neck of the tack meets the tank body. Had tank replaced with a used tank. The car had not been wrecked or raced. Has less than 35k on it. I have documentation at corvettes of houston.”
NHTSA complaint #11128333, filed 2018-09, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 18% |
| 2024 | 6 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 12% |
| 2014 | 15 | 24% |
| 2013 | 48 | 59% |
| 2012 | 29 | 52% |
| 2011 | 49 | 58% |
| 2010 | 49 | 58% |
| 2009 | 82 | 54% |
| 2008 | 374 | 69% |
| 2007 | 117 | 34% |
| 2006 | 50 | 14% |
| 2005 | 24 | 5% |
| 2004 | 148 | 68% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 32 | 16% |
| 2000 | 22 | 8% |
| 1999 | 14 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 4% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1981 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
46 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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