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1G1YY26W485••••••2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (29 vs 9).
29on this build
507on the model
54builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 18Electrical System 5Power Train 3Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2024
The other day from my garage i smelled a overtaking smell of gas coming from my 2008 Corvette with only 22,300 miles on it. I thought it was coming from my gas cap , so i replace the cap. Replacing the gas cap didn't help there was still a overwhelming gas smell coming from the…
Fuel SystemApr 2024
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds with a half tank of fuel or more, the contact observed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked multiple times…
Power TrainSep 2018
Vehicle won't shift out of park intermittantly. Dealer states this is common the shifter needs replaced for $700. Safety concern for being stranded in dangerous situation
Electrical SystemMay 2018
Using accessories function, shorts electrical system out: with the car engine off, I turn on accessories, play the radio, etc. When the accessories ends its cycle and shuts-off the car will not start. The entire system shunts/shorts out, nothing operates until the battery is…
Exterior LightingFeb 2017
Got off work at 6pm was driving home on regular roads, and out of no where my low beams went out and wouldn't turn on again. Check all the fuses and relays and there all good
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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 1G1YY26W485101715 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.