2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
3crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
WHEELS
2
2crashes2injuries
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1
1fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
Total complaints56

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-08-25

“2008 corvette c6 z06. Consumer writes in regards to valve guide machining issues. *ld *js”

ENGINE · reported 2019-05-10

“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.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-01

“Loud ticking coming from valves, worried to drop a valve when driving”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-08

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-09-04

“Primary tank module flange fuel and vapor leak on top of primary fuel pump causing hazardous fumes in garage and car.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-01

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-08-28

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-08-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.