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2008 Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (82%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 15000 mi | The left rear wheel well trim came loose. The dealer's body shop re-attached it. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi US $220 |
A standard problem with most 'vettes is a popping/crackling noise from the removable roof panel. There is a TSB for this issue, and the TSB was fixed on my car for this trip. Parts were ordered, so the car was in the shop 1 extra day. |
| 15000 mi | Top squeaks annoying. GM has been building this same car since 2005. Same squeaks, they do not fix the problem. "Live with it" not for a $55,000. car. |
| 25000 mi | DOOR HANDLE BAD |
| 64685 mi US $103 |
Struts for hood showing signs of weakening. Replaced two hood struts and two rear hatch struts |
| 12000 mi US $50 |
glass roof panel had many small cracks in it |
| 23000 mi | unexplained hole in seat cover. Covered by warranty. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | Front passenger A-pillar has air bubbles that show up when hot outside. 2. 4LT leather dash coming unglued near driver side a-pillar New complete dash was ordered after original service appointment. Dash and a-pillar were installed during this visit 1. Front passenger A-pillar has air bubbles that show up when hot outside.rnrn2. 4LT leather dash coming unglued near driver side a-pillar New complete dash was ordered after original service appointment. Dash and a-pillar were installed during this visit |
| 1050 mi | Warranty replacement of driver side door panel |
| 19000 mi | Top repaired, new handles. |
| 20000 mi | Leather seat bolsters replaced due to excessive wear. |
| 13000 mi | Rattling and popping roof.Had my roof latches replaced under warranty with help from Alissa at GM customer svc center.13,400 miles. |
| 15000 mi | Problems with glass top Excessive road noise |
| 104620 mi US $20 |
Hood struts lacked pressure to keep hood open. |
| 105000 mi US $35 |
Seat foam collapsed on driver's seat. |
| 8000 mi US $200 |
The Corvette coupe has a removable hardtop. The rollers used to secure the roof to the frame were re-designed and a Service Bulletin was issued. New rollers installed and problem resolved. |
| 16000 mi | targa roof handles replaced under TSB because of squeaks (about a half an hour for free) |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Removable roof panel rattled and squeaked when. A roller would get loose and make noise. Dealer wanted $600 for new handles with no roller. After research, I repaired it with two 3/32nd e-clips on the roller shaft that tightened it - $0.34 |
| 2000 mi | Roof panel squeak--new latches installed. |
| 26750 mi | Roof latches pooping and squeaking. Replaced roof hold down handles due to squeaking all done under warranty |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 9000 mi | glove compartment latch broke, unable to open. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3400 mi | Door window trim not installed correctly during factory assembly |
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