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1G1YY26W085••••••2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (24 vs 9).
24on this build
507on the model
54builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 20Air Bags 3Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2025
Cracked fuel pump housing causing vapors to vent out possibly causing a fire if stored extended periods of time indoors, and if crack is big enough fuel will drip down the back of the fuel tank onto the exhaust and possibly starting a vehicle fire
Air BagsJul 2020
Air bag readiness light comes on intermittently on dash. Just purchased vehicle. Car is very low miles showroom condition. This issue happened when turning vehicle on. After further research this has been an issue with these cars for at least 10 years and gm chooses not to…
Power TrainAug 2016
Will not come out of park after being started,this is an interment problem.this corvette has only 75,000 miles on it
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2022
Fuel leak Fuel pump is cracked at the top
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2021
Intense fuel smell from driver side fuel door when fuel tanks are filled more than 1/2 capacity. Gasoline fumes fill inside of car and also garage. This is a commonly reported issue, is a manufacturing defect, and is a safety hazard. There was a recall issued by GM, but within…
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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 1G1YY26W085119743 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.