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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1YY26E785127443 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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1G1YY26E785•••••• 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE

This build is quieter than most: 4 complaints against 9 for the average 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE build.

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507on the model
54builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Steering 1 Service Brakes 1

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Fuel/propulsion System Sep 2022
There is a strong fuel smell on my 2008 Corvette. The fuel smell starts after filling the tanks over 3/4 full. Smell is very bad and dangerous as the exhaust is right below where the fule leaks
Engine Oct 2018
While driving on highway in 5th gear #5 exhaust valve dropped into the cylinder going through the piston and causing connecting rod to go through side of the block. Engine seized and caused the car to go into a 65 mph spin. Luckily this occurred late at night on a open 4 lane…
Steering Mar 2015
Driving normal citystreets 25mph when engine noise started,went another 2 blocks,engine stopped running,towed to chevy dealer. If this had happened on major highway,possible catastrophic effects.no power steering ,brakes,engine oil on roadway,steering wheel lock,wrecks ,injuries…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2019
Just noticed the smell of gasoline after fill up in my garage. Checked the corvette fourm and this is a known issue in this vehicle and gm has been fixing the issue if the car is under 10 years old as a warranty sadly my car is now over 10 years old and only has 75,000 miles on…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1YY26E785127443 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.