2008 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette 2008

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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 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

30500 mi

US $10
Master Cylinder 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

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

12000 mi

US $220
I observed (once) a "service active handling" warning light. Technician found codes indicating problems with the steering wheel position sensor, which was replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

129000 mi

US $16
Brake pedal position sensor failed. 
131027 mi

US $362
Factory brake rotors finally wore out. Pads done at same time. 
117000 mi

US $400
Front pads, power brake booster needed to be replaced as well. 
4500 mi Brake squeal under light application of brakes. TSB says it is normal operation so dealers are not supposed to fix, but they did pull pads off and sand them down and applied the lube to the back of the pads to try to alleviate the problem.  

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

7000 mi

US $1700
active handling malfunction 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

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

25000 mi Brake position sensor had to be replaced due to interference with Active Handling/Traction Control systems 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

41000 mi

US $1000
new pads and rotors due to squeal 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Problems

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