2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (22) · Fuel/Propulsion System (12) · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Corvette Z06 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
45 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (173)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 173 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-25 · Engine · 75,600 mi“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 f…”
2019-05-10 · Engine“2008 corvette c6 z06. consumer writes in regards to valve guide machining issues. *ld *js…”
2019-04-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,800 mi“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.…”
2018-12-25 · Engine · 30,000 mi“loud ticking coming from valves, worried to drop a valve when driving…”
2018-10-16 · Engine · 28,500 mi“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 h…”
2018-08-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 60,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet corvette z06. while driving 45 mph with the cruise control activated, the instrument panel indicated that the front driver side tire pressure was high and then low. the message "service active handling" flashed across the instrument panel. the vehicle then slid to the left, spun 360 degrees, and crashed into t…”
2018-06-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,022 mi“primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak on top of primary fuel pump causing hazardous fumes in garage and car.…”
2017-09-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 49,000 mi“severe gas smell left in a closed area after corvette use. when the car is driven and then parked in a garage, the garage smells severely of fuel. if aired out, the smell dissipates. if not, the odor is overwhelming. upon review, it appears the smell is coming front the drivers side left-hand fuel tank. the leak affects the safety of the car pa…”
2017-08-15 · Engine“i bought my 2008 z06 back in december 2016 with 27000 miles on it. love the car but from i understand reading about the complains from other owners it has valve problems and the can give away at any time. dear gm i don't care how you take this, but should my 2008 ls7 motor break down due to this specific situation you will fix it at your own cost, …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.