YearToAvoid

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 54% of all 48 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 4 Corvette Z06 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 28,000 miles.

Engine complaints
26
54% of 48 complaints
All complaints this year
48
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
28,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2013, latest Aug 25, 2021.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2013Aug 2015Mar 2016Oct 2016Aug 2017Dec 2018
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Aug 2021; peak Jan 2015 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corvette Z06 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200618 (38%)
  3. 200727 (60%)
  4. 200826 (54%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 54% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Corvette Z06 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 26 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.