IllustrationTAMARA RECALL MY 2008 CORVETTE SMELLS LIKE GAS AFTER YOU PARK IT INTO THE GARAGE AFTER DRIVING IT. AND WHEN THE FUEL TANKS OR MORE THAN HALF FULL.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Corvette years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette are substantially higher than the model-year median of 29.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
810–25K
12825–50K
11350–75K
5475–100K
28100–150K
10150K+
414 reports with mileage · 126 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 356 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
540 reportsGASOLINE/FUEL ODOR WITH FULL TO HALF FULL FUEL TANK. ODOR IN INTERIOR AND AROUND EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE. RESEARCH VIA INTERNET INDICATES PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD.
STRONG FUEL VAPOR SMELL INSIDE CABIN SPECIALLY ON DRIVER SIDE OF CAR.
GAS LEAK FUMES THAT PROGRESSIVELY BECAME STRONGER UNTIL IT IS NOW IN THE CABIN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSES AND IT IS THE FUEL PUMP OR PUMPS IN THE SADDLE BAG GAS TANKS. ORDER IS STRONGER AFTER FILL-UP AND I NEVER TOP OFF. THE FUMES ARE STRONGER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
I HAVE FUEL SMELL FROM THE FUEL PUMP AREA. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER. THEY BELIEVE THAT THE PUMP MAY NEED REPLACING BUT THEY CANNOT TAKE THE CAR KNOWING THAT THEY CANNOT FIX IT. THEREFORE IT LEAKS IN MY CLOSED GARAGE. IT ONLY LEAKS WHEN THE TANK IS GREATER THAN HALF FULL.
FUEL SMELL COMING FROM DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL AREA. VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. GARAGE SMELLS LIKE FUEL FROM CAR SITTING AFTER BEING PARKED. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND HAD IT LOOKED AT. THE TECH SAID THE FUEL PUMP IS LEAKING ON DRIVER SIDE WERE THE FUEL LINE IS CRACKED ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
I HAD NOTICED THE FAINT ODOR OF GAS FUMES AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT THE SMELL WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE ACTION. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER ON MARCH 24, 2016, NEW REAR TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR AT A LOCAL TIRE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE GAS LEAK NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE FUEL TANK. I TOOK …
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I HAD NOTICED THE FAINT ODOR OF GAS FUMES AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT THE SMELL WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE ACTION. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER ON MARCH 24, 2016, NEW REAR TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON THE CAR AT A LOCAL TIRE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE GAS LEAK NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE FUEL TANK. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE GM DEALERSHIP AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE FUEL LEAK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY ABUSE, MODIFICATIONS, OR ACCIDENTAL CONTACT SUCH AS ROCKS. THE FAILURE WAS A FIT ISSUE BETWEEN THE TANK AND FUEL LINE CAUSED BY HEAT OVER TIME.
OCASSIONALLY, THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE ENGINE WILL START AS NORMAL BUT IT'S HUNG IN PARK. AFTER WE TURN THE CAR OFF, GET OUT WAIT A FEW MINUTES WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND DRIVE HOME. SO FAR WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY AND NOT STRANDED, BUT REALIZE IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE ARE STRANDED IN A P…
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OCASSIONALLY, THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE ENGINE WILL START AS NORMAL BUT IT'S HUNG IN PARK. AFTER WE TURN THE CAR OFF, GET OUT WAIT A FEW MINUTES WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND DRIVE HOME. SO FAR WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY AND NOT STRANDED, BUT REALIZE IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE ARE STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT OR REMOTE LOCATION AWAY FROM HOME OR HELP.
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. CONNECTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT WIRING IS TOO SHORT AND WIRE BUNDLE PULLED WITH SEAT MOVEMENT. BUNDLE FRAYED AND ONE WIRE PULLED OUT. THE SEAT MOVES IN AND OUT EVERY TIME I GET INTO AND OUT OF THE CAR. OWNED THE CAR SINCE NEW AND DEALER HAD REMOVED THE SEAT FOR SERVICE SEVERAL YEARS AGO, POSSIBLY REINSTALLED INC…
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AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. CONNECTOR UNDER DRIVERS SEAT WIRING IS TOO SHORT AND WIRE BUNDLE PULLED WITH SEAT MOVEMENT. BUNDLE FRAYED AND ONE WIRE PULLED OUT. THE SEAT MOVES IN AND OUT EVERY TIME I GET INTO AND OUT OF THE CAR. OWNED THE CAR SINCE NEW AND DEALER HAD REMOVED THE SEAT FOR SERVICE SEVERAL YEARS AGO, POSSIBLY REINSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
FUEL SMELL ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF CAR...WHEN STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING. REPORTED TO DEALER DURING 1ST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP WHEN CAR WAS NEW.
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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