2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
1G1YY26E485100376
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (VIN 1G1YY26E485100376). Silver, coupe, 7.0L 8-cyl, gasoline. 11,046 mi reported. Registered in Mo. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 587 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 587
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel system leak. Strong odor of gasoline fuel both around and inside the vehicle. No noticeable fuel product on the ground or underneath the vehicle. I am greatly concerned that this is a very significant fire and vehicle operator/occupant safety hazard. I have also found many other C6 generation Corvette owners online that are experiencing the same thing …
NHTSA ODI #11744501VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am a long time Corvette owner and have purchased many through the years. I recently purchased a 2008 Corvette Coupe with only 30k miles, one owner vehicle. Unbelievable to me, I have had to spend over $4,000 the past month replacing the ECM and most notably the Fuel Pump, to relieve the constant Fuel Smell, not to mention the rack and pinion steering gear …
NHTSA ODI #11736536FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My recently purchased 2008 was taken to the local chevy dealer for gas fumes in the garage. The technician reported "The smell is coming from the sending unit on the driver side. There was fuel dripping down the side of the tank and the tank was wet. So the sending unit needs to be replaced" The car has only 16,427 miles on it and has been garage kept. I…
NHTSA ODI #11715827FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel sending unit in gas tank behind the drivers side is leaking gas making it impossible to park the car in the garage. There is a great possibility of fire due to this issue. No, I have not taken it to the dealer as of today but I am going to schedule it. No. No.
NHTSA ODI #11704446TIRES
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk Wide Oval, Tire Size: P245/40/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The vehicle was recently purchased, and three weeks later, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Discount Tire. The employees at that tire specialty store refused to service the ti…
NHTSA ODI #11703988FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
NHTSA ODI #11700899FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Transmission gets stuck in park position and I am unable to shift it into any other gear. Unable to move the car if it's in a dangerous location.
NHTSA ODI #11699586FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Bought this vehicle recently and filled it up with fuel and fumes overtook the cabin area and some leaked out the top of the tank down through the tank support. From the research I have done, this is a common problem that Chevy has ignored. The parts are too expensive to just replace everything with new.
NHTSA ODI #11694731+ 579 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1YY26E485100376 valid?
1G1YY26E485100376 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?
Comparable 2008 Chevrolet Corvette listings run roughly $21,200–$39,900, typically around $29,061 (from 92 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 1 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.