2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
56
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
The 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 has received a total of 56 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (25 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (13 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
56 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving out of his driveway, the "Service Active Handling System" warning light was illuminated. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,600.
2008 CORVETTE C6 Z06. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VALVE GUIDE MACHINING ISSUES. *LD *JS
FILLED GAS TANK TO FULL & HAD STRONG GAS ODORS INSIDE & OUTSIDE VEHICLE. GAS & GAS SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST WHEN CAR IS STARTED & RUNNING. DEALER IDENTIFIED LEFT SIDE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
LOUD TICKING COMING FROM VALVES, WORRIED TO DROP A VALVE WHEN DRIVING
DEFECTIVE VALVE GUIDES. THIS FIRST HAPPENED AT 13,500 MILES, AND CHEVROLET DID REPLACE THE HEADS UNDER WARRANTY. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AT 28500 MILES AND I HAVE SPENT OVER $3100 IN PARTS ALONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WHICH HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY THE COMPANY WHO SOLD ME THE REPLACEMENT HEADS. I PROVIDED THE LABOR OR THE COST WOULD HAVE BEEN $1700 HIGHER. FOUR INTAKE VALVE GUIDES WERE BEYOND THE CHEVROLET REPLACEMENT SPEC AND ANOTHER FOUR WERE ALREADY AT THE CHEVROLET SERVICE LIMIT WITH ONLY 15000 MILES ON THE REPLACEMENT HEADS. OBVIOUSLY THE PROBLEM OCCURRED DURING CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
070420002 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
REAR AXLE CLUNK AND/OR CHATTER TYPE NOISE ON TURNS (DRAIN/REFILL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID). *KB UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
- 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 6 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 62 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 — 51 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 (current)
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