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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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2008 Chevrolet Corvette electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 43 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 door opening module became intermittent and would refuse to open the driver's door. The driver's window would oscillate up and down at times as well. 
43000 mi Starter failed. 
2000 mi KEY FOB replaced 
13000 mi air conditioner 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi

US $135
After filling up with gas, the vehicle failed to turn over. Got a jump, went home, removed the battery and bought a new one. Installed it. No problems since. 
33000 mi

US $463
Battery did not hold a charge 
6000 mi Driver door sensor intermittent 
14000 mi Air bag light came on ordered seneor and replaced it. Key fob defective ordered it and replaced it 
25200 mi actuator on drivers door lock bad. Ordered part. Battery leaking replaced under warenty installed door actuator that was ordered 
13000 mi no parts for headlights so car cannot be driven at night 
13000 mi ELECTRICAL GREMLINS. LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN, HATCH UNLOCKS BY ITSELF, DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO OPEN, RADIO CHANGES CHANNELS BY ITSELF, ON AND ON. 
13000 mi various electrical problems not solved since car was new and I am not going to buy another GM car. 
15000 mi warning lights go on dash for no reason and pressing one button to change dash items no longer works. Last GM car for me. Too many electrical problems plus seat bolster wearing out with low mileage 
16000 mi ELECTRICAL GREMLINS AGAIN, THIS TIME A DIFFERENT NOTICE ON DASH LIGHTS. AGAIN, NO FIX AS THIS CAR IS ONE MONTH OVER WARRANTY. NO WONDER GM WENT BROKE. 
19000 mi AIR BAG LIGHT ON 
16000 mi

US $600
Completely dried up coolant after sitting for a year and a half, had to drain and recharge. Doors would not open even with fob next to the door handle; car indicated "no fob" even when fob present. Fob passed initial dealer check for battery charge. But needed batteries. 
65197 mi

US $847
Replaced passenger window regulator 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

5000 mi Outside Right mirror had to be replaced after motor failed. $843, covered by extended warranty. 
7000 mi Nav system not working 
80000 mi

US $40
HID headlight ballast failed and needed replacement 
15000 mi Radio problems Key fob problem 
50000 mi

US $20
Driver side DRL went out. Replaced bulb 
51300 mi replace battery 
7000 mi After dash-pad install FM radio antenna came disconnected from the back of the radio. Dealer reconnected antenna After dash-pad install FM radio antenna came disconnected from the back of the radio. Dealer reconnected antenna 
13200 mi CD player is part of the NAV system. CD Player failed. Replaced with whole new system under warranty 
50000 mi Needed a battery replacement. No big deal. 
22200 mi

US $60
Diagnosis. Parts ordered for blinking exterior ambient temp gauge in center stack. Awaiting better weather to bring it in for the fix. 
23000 mi Door actuator ordered. Driver door does not open unless I use the emergency release. Oil change was done but no payment tendered until job is complete. 
23000 mi New door actuator installed. 
55417 mi

US $207
Positive battery terminal leaking fluid. Replaced with Optima red-top. 
108000 mi

US $240
TPMS sensor replacement. 
124679 mi

US $341
Starter solenoid charred. Replaced starter, battery cables and battery. Door switch contacts corroded. Disassembled and cleaned contacts. Removed and replaced starter due to heat damaged solenoid. Replaced battery cables damaged in May 20, 2010 battery failure. Replaced battery during attempt to diagnose starter problem. 
136711 mi

US $200
Driver's side door latch motor failed. Removed and replaced door latch assy. 
146539 mi

US $300
A fuse holder in the Body Control Module fails intermittently. The service manual leads in two directions. Direction A leads you to replace the HVAC control module. Direction B leads you to replace the BCM. I flipped a coin and took A, and didn't actually repair the problem. I am extremely angry that a block of fuses is integrated into the BCM and that the holders for those fuses are inside the sealed off unit, requiring a complete replacement BCM ($250) and Tech2 programming to fix a faulty solder joint on the fuse holder. 
150411 mi

US $34
Fuse holder in the body control module failed, taking out the AC. To fix the fuse holder, you have to replace the entire BCM and have it programmed to marry with the car. HVAC Mode Actuator replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $75
Drivers side speaker blown. 
46000 mi

US $250
airbag sensor on dash kept flashing randomly 
2000 mi Stereo auto volume failed--new stereo head unit installed. 
14000 mi Alternator failed - replaced 
19600 mi

US $50
Speaker, in drivers door. I bought one used. & replaced it myself 
24000 mi The drivers side door opener works erratically and is being replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

9000 mi No XM radio. Disconnected it. 
40000 mi

US $100
Climate control unit stopped working - heat, a/c, etc not working. Replaced climate control 'head unit' 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

24000 mi Driver seat noisy on movement 
26200 mi Air conditioning low pressure switch failed and had to be replaced. No cold air at times. Retained overnight to verify solutions. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22940 mi

C $175
new Delco battery replaced and charging system check 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Problems

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