2008 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 6%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 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.
“Ocassionally, the car will not shift out of park. The engine will start as normal but it's hung in park. After we turn the car off, get out wait a few minutes we have been able to restart the car and drive home. So far we have been lucky and not stranded, but realize it's just a matter of time before we are stranded in a parking lot or remote location away from home or help.”
NHTSA complaint #10850634, filed 2016-03, 32,000 miles“My new (to me - second owner) 2008 Corvette was stuck in park in a grocery store parking lot. I finally had to force it out and this damaged the shift assembly that had to be replaced at my expense. The problem is with the electronic module that is part of the shift assembly that controls the hold brake before starting. I found out after the fact that a number of Corvette owners have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10610254, filed 2014-07, 18,000 miles“The vehicle dropped a cylinder head valve and was fixed under original factory warranty in 2012. It was fixed by the dealer using factory parts. It was on the freeway and the motor lost almost all power. I had to get towed. It happened again in 2016 after 20,000 miles and religious oil changes. This car was maintained meticulously. They cylinders were found to be at fault of destroying an exhaust valve both times. Additionally, the number 8 cylinder was found to be consuming oil, which destroyed my catalytic converter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11318541, filed 2020-03, 24,000 miles“Upon stopping my vehicle, I placed it in park. When I took my foot off the brake, the car went forward. When I placed the car in reverse and took my foot off the brake, the car went forward again. I nearly pinned an individual between my car and the one parked in front of me. The car was towed to a Chevrolet dealer who diagnosed the problem as a broken cable between the transmission lever and the transmission. The dealer indicated this was not an uncommon problem. My concern is this mechanical failure could result invery serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11035601, filed 2017-10, 35,330 miles“Just as I got home and parked my car in the garage, I moved the automatic shifter to park and felt something break. I discovered that the shifter cable to the transmission case broke, which left the car in neutral. This would be very dangerous if it happened to someone who parked on a hill, since the emergency brake isn't strong enough to hold the car. The car had to be towed to the dealer, which surprisingly had the part in stock (a sign that this happens often enough that they keep the part on hand?). …”
NHTSA complaint #10568667, filed 2014-03, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10248721Dec 18, 2023This bulletin advises the technician that the 6L50 (MYB), 6L80 (MYC) and 6L90 (MYD) Transmission Oil Filter and Seal Kit part number 24236933 is currently transitioning from a…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244284Oct 6, 2023this service bulletin advises the technician to replace the transmission and not overhaul it to correct a customer concern of Manual Transmission Pops/Jumps Out of Third Gear…
- 10244181Sep 22, 2023this service bulletin advises the technician to replace the transmission and not overhaul it to correct a customer concern of Manual Transmission Pops/Jumps Out of Third Gear…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 | 18% |
| 2019 | 10 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 18 | 28% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
| 2007 | 51 | 15% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2005 | 70 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 4 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
374 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsElectrical system
39 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology