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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 5% of all 540 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest engine complaint count among 21 Corvette model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 33,000 miles.

Engine complaints
28
5% of 540
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Corvette engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2008, latest May 8, 2026.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2008May 2013Mar 2014Mar 2015Oct 2015Jul 2017Mar 2020Feb 2023
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to May 2026; peak May 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Corvette model year

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

  1. 200539 (7%)
  2. 200628 (8%)
  3. 200732 (9%)
  4. 200828 (5%)
  5. 200926 (17%)
  6. 20104 (5%)
  7. 20117 (8%)
  8. 20122 (4%)
  9. 20138 (10%)
  10. 20148 (13%)
  11. 20159 (14%)
  12. 20167 (7%)
  13. 20173 (1%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20194 (3%)
  16. 20205 (15%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (5%)
  19. 20233 (12%)
  20. 20244 (19%)
  21. 20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have engine problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 33,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Corvette has the most engine complaints (39), compared with 28 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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.