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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine not specified

11000 mi  

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

23500 mi Rear axle nuts came loose causing the axle shafts to wear inside the wheel bearings requiring replacement of both axle shafts and both rear wheel bearings. GM sent one incorrect axle so repair was partially completed requiring another trip 
43000 mi Clutch Master Cylinder Replaced under manufacturers warranty extension for this part. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

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

50000 mi

US $25
Shifter 
49000 mi

US $50
Broken shift linkage 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

22200 mi Got my rear end fluid changed under warranty/TSB for noise and clunking. I imagine it's the newer GM fluid with the additive already in it. 
41000 mi

US $125
The clutch master cylinder broke causing the cluth to fail to disengage and the clutch pedal to stay on the floor. A replacement clutch cylinder is approx. $100, an upgraded component made by a company known as Tick is recommended at a cost of approximately $350. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

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

26750 mi Growling in differential. Replaced with updated differential fluid. Replaced differential fluid with upgraded fluid to stop rear end growling when turning. All performed under warranty. 
52000 mi

US $100
Differential clutch packs operating incorrectly - sticking. 
15000 mi grinding noise in rear end area replace nuts on axle that were loose again 
21000 mi Automatic transmission shifter, shift lock 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

7000 mi Limited-slip differential clutches were glazed. Replaced clutches and manual transmission fluid. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

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

36000 mi

US $100
automatic gear shift lever 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission Problems

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