chevrolet corvette Problems

chevrolet corvette 2008 Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving 40 mph, the computer delayed the acceleration of the vehicle. the computer was not getting the messages at the right time. the dealer acknowledged the failure, but, according to specifications, stated that the failure was normal. the current mileage was 5,200 and failure mileage was 1,500.

Reported in: NEW SMYRNA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

does someone have to die? our brand new 2008 base model corvette has lost power in the middle of the road, 5 times driving to our home. the 4th time my husband was almost rear ended by a truck! first time we had the car a week. 2nd time the dealer said it was the gas. we use chevron texaco. 4th time the liaison from chevy said that oil was getting into our gas from a bad ignition switch. doesn't make since. 5th time was same day as 4th time. it drops from 45 to 10 and goes all the way down to 1st gear. the rpm goes up and down. it back fires! we have been taking it to the local chevy dealer in kingman az. the 4th time it happened my husband pulled over but didn't turn off the car, and waited for someone from the dealership to drive up and get in the car for a drive. it was idling up and down for about 15 min then idled fine. after hooking up a computer scanner to the car they started up the hill. they drove 2 miles 45 miles per hour, then it just dropped to 5 miles per hour surging back and forth. making this the 5th time! foot was steady on the throttle. husband was told to hold it to the floor, and then it back fired real loud and stopped completely in the middle of the road! turned off key opened and closed door to reset computer. check engine light was on now. drove down to dealer. it's been there 9 days so far this time. 7/23/08 the liaison from chevy called and said that our car does not meet the criteria for a buy back! we are fearful of being rear ended at a high speed! we've had to cancel trips we had planned to take in the car. we still don't have our car fixed, as they don't know what is wrong. no corvette tech has been on site to check out our car. only buy phone! each time they have sent the car home stating that the problem was fixed, to go ahead and drive it. someone is going to get killed if this car isn't fixed, as there is no warning that the car is going to jerk to a stop in the middle of the road!

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Reported in: KINGMAN AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

brand new 2008 convertible corvette. roof tore off driving on highway from dealership. gm currently stating not a warranty item because �cables can not break simply from the wind�.

Reported in: ORMOND BEACH FM || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W285

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the vehicle failed to start. the contact attempted to exit the vehicle, but the electronic keyless entry would not work. the contact and passengers were locked inside of the vehicle. he attempted to activate the onstar feature, but it also would not work. several dealers were notified, but none could provide assistance with exiting the vehicle. the contact and passengers were locked in the vehicle for 15 minutes. the failure and current mileages were less than 1,200. updated 1/6/09 *cn updated 01/14/09. *jb

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W385

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: HUNTSVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W385

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the key less entry and ignition sometimes will not let the car start it has happened several times a week they have replaced the keys , and reprogrammed it three times and the last time replaced the sensor in the dash board.

Reported in: CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W885

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2008 c6 corvette with very low miles operates on keyless entry configuration. today the doors unlocked and got into vehicle the normal way. the keyless start would not work, the doors would not unlock and open and it was over 125 degrees in the car. kept trying until car started. did not panic cause i new there is a way out . can you imagine if i let somebody else drive and they don't know what to do? gm should fix this problem cause after looking it up on the web it look like this has been happening for a long time! there is an emergency release knob but this does not solve the car not starting or opening the hood! cant imagine what happens with electric top convertible. lawsuit waiting to happen!

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W785

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W785

POWER TRAIN

the 2008 corvette with auto transmission , fails to accelerate after slowing down to a stop light or turn. there is quite a lag b4 the car gets going. had it to the dealer 7 times. will go after the florida lemon law, since gm says it is normal to expect lag and hesitation from a corvette. this is not only bad for the top american sports car but a safety issue as well. hopefully gm will do the right thing and refund me my money at the lemon law hearing and trash the car b4 someone gets killed in it. this has happened since i bought the car and it now has 21000 miles that have not been enjoyable. stay away from 2008 corvettes with auto transmissions.

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W285

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the head-lamp lenses have developed cracks. a technician from the dealer stated that the previous owner installed a clear adhesive over the lamps to reduce the cracking. he then added that any repairs made would be at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 7,102. updated 01/1410 *bf updated 01/20/10.*jb

Reported in: SUN CIT WEST AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W485

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2008 chevrolet corvette with unintended acceleration. consumer states that his vehicle accelerated from 45 mph to 95 mph. *kb

Reported in: BEAVERTON OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:REAR

tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving at speeds of 67 mph, the left rear suspension failed causing the vehicle to veer off of the road and crash into a telephone pole. the contact suffered major injuries consisting of a herniated disc and severe headaches. the police arrived and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 5,125 and the current mileage was 5,125.

Reported in: E. CHINA MI || Crash: Y || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

left rear brake was applied when driving over 60 mph causing car to slow down and slide to the left. active handling on showed on dash of my 2008 corvette.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W485

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

left rear brake was applied when driving over 60 mph causing car to slow down and slide to the left. active handling on showed on dash of my 2008 corvette.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W485

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 08 corvette has left me stranded 3 times, once on the freeway. the car quits pulling,service brakes and fuel sys. lights come on. thankfully i had time to get to the side of the road,but,it could be very dangerous.

Reported in: APISON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W785

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i have a 2008 corvette coupe, base model with approximately 21,000 miles that i purchased new in april 2008. recently on five different occasions i have had the following issues: 1) twice while going slow and turning, the "traction system active" message came on and the car / brakes stuttered. 2) this also happened twice while going slow and not turning. 3) once while going slow, the "active handling system" message came on with the same results as above. at all times the roads were dry, flat and normal paved roads. the car has now been brought to the dealer twice with no resolution. they said the car gave off no codes and they could not duplicate the problem. it is an intermittent problem so they cannot duplicate at will. my concern is that this will activate when i am driving faster, putting me in a dangerous situation.

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W985

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my service active handling system warning came on abruptly. this the second time this happened in the last 2 years. the first incident was handled by my local dealer. supposedly, it was a tsb which required replacing a clip at an electrical coupling. this was reportedly the solution to this problem. this most recent incident occurred 500 miles from home and has me worried that a serious malfunction of my braking system may occur. i do have an appointment for service on june 4 2012 for this recurring issue. there have been reports of abrupt and inadvertant braking occurring at highway speeds with loss of vehicle control. help would be appreciated. thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *tt

Reported in: WEST WYOMING PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Reported in: WEST WYOMING PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

service active handling system flashed on display and the active handling was automatically disengaged. this has now happened multiple times.

Reported in: SKIPPACK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

on september 13,2012 my fuel gauge stop working and it was not registering any gas level in the tank . i went to chevrolet dealership thinking that this was a repair which would fall under my vehicle extended warranty. i found out that there was a history code that came up in my car computer at 13,700 miles that my fuel system was falling. this is a code that you as the driver do not see nor do the tech at the dealership will see unless a diagnosis testing is done. the dealership had to call gm , because this fall under the factory warranty and this is something that happens with corvettes. the service manager stated sometime this fuel tank failure can happen at any mileage. this failure with my vehicle consist of right fuel tank had to be replace,fuel lever sensor had to be replace,fuel sensor had to be replace,line in tank had to be replace,crossover tubing had to be replace. if i know that this al fell under the gm factory warranty this would had cst me $2,024.09. this issues had to be know, this has happen with 2007 thru 2011 corvette's this is a known issues. you as a owner must be persist with the dealership and gm they will not want to pay error that they know is going on. i had to report this to the attorney general office in illinois and the bbb in illinois before something was done. i just wanted other owner to be aware of this have your vehicle check for this failure.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W585

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

steering jerked,brakes applied for a second,cruise control turned off, no brake lights,and service active handling message appeared. happend more than once.

Reported in: GURLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

SERVICE BRAKES

steering jerked,brakes applied for a second,cruise control turned off, no brake lights,and service active handling message appeared. happend more than once.

Reported in: GURLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

steering jerked,brakes applied for a second,cruise control turned off, no brake lights,and service active handling message appeared. happend more than once.

Reported in: GURLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

steering jerked,brakes applied for a second,cruise control turned off, no brake lights,and service active handling message appeared. happend more than once.

Reported in: GURLEY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

AIR BAGS

the airbag readiness light comes on. this problem has previously been repaired by the dealer. a search of the corvette forum indicates this is a common problem with the 2005 to 2013 corvette.

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36WX85

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

at various speeds, the computer display panel reads, "service active handling system" accompanied by a swerving car icon and an alerting ding sound. the message comes on periodically, lasting up to 15 or 20 minutes at a time, then shutting off. sometimes upon starting the engine the message will appear and other times the message will be off for days at a time. it always reappears. over the years the brake light switch and brake sensors have been replaced (4/18/11; 10/8/11; 12/4/12) as well as replacement of the fob (12/18/12). although this display message has appeared numerous times over the years, the most recent occurrences are as follows: 5/1/13; 4/30/13; 4/25/13; 3/28/13; 10/30/12. two chevrolet dealerships have been unable to resolve this malfunction to date (5/2/13). since 10/30/12, this car has been seen six times for the same problem at two different chevrolet dealerships. there was a recall in 2005 for this problem: "steering recall 2005-2006" "... in rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column may cause a signal interruption within the column. if this occurs, the message, "service active handling system" will appear... and one or more of the brakes may apply...". there have also been display messages on my car reading, "press brake to start engine", so this problem, in my mind, is related to the "active handling system" issue.

Reported in: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W785

STEERING

Reported in: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W785

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i've had repeated failures that have required multiple repairs 1. engine knocking- repeated repairs, upper end replaced knocking and engine roughness still there 2. transmission- failure of clutch plates, replaced problem not resolved, transmission slipping is increasing 3. electrical system failure: the electrical system completely shuts down, nothing operates even the hazard warning lights- this has occurred a minimum of 8 times. relays, switches wiring battery get extremely hot until battery bleeds down. high potential for electrical fires and car cessation of operations have left us in perilous conditions on multiple occasions.

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

Reported in: WOODLAND HILLS CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the vehicles headlights would not come on or would come on and off intermittently while driving and/or parked. the vehicle was taken in for service and i was advised that their had been a fuse block short and the fuse block was replaced.

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W485

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: ANAHEIM CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W485

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the headlights were activated while driving various speeds and then failed to operate unexpectedly. the fog lights were then activated in order to continue driving. the failure recurred whenever the headlights were in operation. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. updated 08/06/13*lj updated 08/05/2013*js

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W085

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal independently engaged and the service active handing system warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle veered to the right. the contact was able to regain control and resumed driving. the failure occurred three times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Reported in: WEST DUNDEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W585

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

last summer started to smell fuel in the car after it had been sitting, smell wasn't noticeable during winter. now that summer is approaching, i get a bad fuel smell after the car had sat for a few hours. it permeates the passenger cabin. i took the car to dealer with 44k miles, tech found the driver side fuel tank has leak in plastic seam where the filler neck is attached to the main body of the tank. this is a very common problem with these cars (2005 thru 2012). search online for "c6 corvette fuel smell", you will see numerous examples reporting fuel smell whenever the tank is more than half full on the gauge. gm stated the fuel tank is not covered unless the vehicle was equipped with cal emissions (7yr/70k miles) other wise only 2yr/24k miles. the tank is the same tank used on all models. gm is selectively covering some replacements and refusing others. with a low mileage vehicle, i wouldn't expect to need to replace a fuel tank. i bought the car with roughly 25000 miles on it last june. i believe the tank has been leaking ever since and maybe before i owned it. since gm will not cover it, i'm now left with a $3000 repair estimate to remove and replace the tank. i have a 2007 gm 4wd pickup with 117,000 miles of rough roads, off road, etc and not a drop of fuel leaking from it. how does a vehicle only designed to drive on the street, that is one of the most expensive vehicles gm makes, not have better fuel tanks. this is a fire/explosion risk as the fuel runs down the back of the tank, then drips onto the hot exhaust running right behind the tanks. this seems very similar to the c5 corvette fuel tank problems (almost same body style). i don't know why gm hasn't designed a fix for this and recalled all the tanks to protect the public other than profit reasons. i will pay to change the old tank out this weekend to make it safe to drive again at my own expense.

Reported in: BRYAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ENGINE

i was driving on the freeway at night on my way home around 11pm when my low beam lights went dark and would not turn back on.i've checked all the forums about this problem and it is happening a lot, but apparently gm wont include the 2008 vehicles even though ones like mine have the same equipment as earlier models with the same problems. a few days prior, my girlfriend was driving the car, and complained about the same problem, but i just thought it was because she didn't know how to operate the car. once i get it fixed, how do i know the lights wont mysteriously go off again?! i'm very disappointed in all the electrical problems with this vehicle, and this is the last straw. (after only 38k miles the fuel tank gauge stopped working. at 60k miles the car was having issues with overheating because the fans wouldn't turn on. at 75k miles a clunking noise started coming from the differential. it's a stock car mind you. and now at 85k miles 2008, the headlights wont turn on. gm simply won't stand behind the car, and so i've been left to figure it out on my own. so much for buying my dream car. it seems more like a nightmare.)

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W285

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W285

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W285

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when you drive for about 20 minutes, lights get hot and go off. they say it is the fusebox. dealer will not cover by warranty. this is a dangerous safety issue.

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W985

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my 2008 chevrolet corvette just started a new issue that your dept is currently investigating. the "service active handling" came up on the display and the front right brake locked up for a few seconds at highway speed. after pulling over, a concerned driver behind me said that my brake lights had been and still are illuminated the whole time she was behind me (at least 5 miles) and do not go off until i turn the car off. i bought this car the end of march at mall chevrolet in cherry hill nj, and my primary local chevrolet dealer is reedman-toll in langhorne pa. there is nothing listed in the carfax or autocheck history for any recall work done or even any open recalls. this is obviously a quite common issue with serious safety repercussions. i am an active member of the corvette forums and this is a topic that has been talked about in numerous threads: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/2336065-service-active-handling-consumer-action.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/3234567-service-active-handling-system.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/3270586-service-active-handling-and-wheel-lockup.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion/3109818-08-z-brake-lights-stay-on.html http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/3190509-2008-c6-having-rear-brake-light-issues.html if you do a search of the forums you will find many more of the same issues with the same cars. please feel free to contact me at your earliest convienance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: FAIRLESS HILLS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: FAIRLESS HILLS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: FAIRLESS HILLS PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the headlights failed causing the contact to utilize the fog lights to illuminate the roadway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuse box needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Reported in: GLENDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

corvette 2008 has approximately 15,000 miles. the ignition coil on cylinder 6 failed. after repairs and approximately 500 miles thereafter, ignition coil on cylinder 8 failed.

Reported in: MCLEAN VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i have actually been having this problem for a few months now and can not drive the car at night because of it. the low beams quit working after the car gets hot. when you first start the car they will work but after the car has ran for about 20 minutes or so the lights will not work. high beams and fog lamps work, but not the low beams. this is a safety issue that should be addressed and there should be a recall. fuse blocks under the hood are not something that should break, they are not subject to regular wear and tear like other parts of the vehicle.

Reported in: MARRERO LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W885

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: MARRERO LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W885

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes engaged without manual force and also failed to stop with the illumination of the service active handling light. in addition, the cruise control failed to function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Reported in: OWASSO OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: OWASSO OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i went to the store when i was done shopping i started my car and the low beam head lights didn't come one. i had to use the high beams to get home. my husband used the car at night a few nights later and when he started the car they came on. a few minutes later when he was driving they went out he also had to use the high beams to get home. it seams they work some times. maybe they turn off when the car gets warm. i have to drive the car at night and i have to use the high beams and other drivers flash there lights at me. this can cause a accident. this happens every time we drive the car at night.

Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W085

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

like many of the other complaints that have been filed the low beam head lights go out for no apparent reason. it appears that they go out when the car heats up but we don't know. this is a huge safety issue and it should be taken care of by the manufacturer. we have contacted the manufacturer and they won't do anything unless nhtsa tells them to.

Reported in: HOLUALOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W785

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: HOLUALOA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W785

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i was out a couple of weeks ago at night and when i started my car the low beam head lights did not come on. fortunately the high beams and fog lights worked, which i used to get home. the problem has persisted and it appears they turn off when the car heats up. this is my only means of transportation and it is impeding me from going out at night because i am scared it may cause me to have an accident. this is a serious safety hazard and needs to be taken care of by the manufacturer immediately. there should be a recall.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W585

AIR BAGS

the air bag comes on at some higher speeds or hard acceleration.

Reported in: CORSICANA TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

traveling at 45mph,right rear brake applied. car veered to right and stability control light came on dic. returned car to dealer, who had car for 20 days. replaced ebcm,steering sensor,traction control switch,cleaned grounds and checked all connections. car was delivered 100 miles to me with no problems. car sat in garage for 7 days.on 12/27/2013 drove car approximately 7 miles. at 70 mph on interstate left rear brake applied jerking car to left. this is a 2008 corvette with 7500 miles. this sounds like a common problem that gm should find a cure for before lawsuits begin. very dangerous at highway speeds.

Reported in: WESTON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W685

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

low lights shut off and would not turn on manually. the high beams and fog lights would work but not the low beam lights. after setting all night the low beam lights work again. this is the second time this has happened in the last 30 days.

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3rd time now the low beams just shut off. you have to leave the car cool down before they will work. i was going around a corner on a dark road when the failed and i went off the road. had to drive home with high beams on which was very unsafe for other drivers.

Reported in: NEW PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

this is my second complaint about the low beams on my car. they turn off when i am drive at night which makes me drive with the high beams on. this is my only vehicle so i have to drive it at night. tonight i was on the freeway drive with my high beams on when another driver slowed down and swerved towards my car trying to run me off road because my high beams were on. this isn't the first incident, some one got into my lane then got back into the other lane slowed for me to pass them then got very close to the back of my car and put there high beams on they were in a truck and there lights were blinding. which made it very hard for me to see. i know that is how it is for car that are in front of me. i am afraid someone is going to take there rage farther then just a swerve. does this have to become deadly before chevy recalls this problem.

Reported in: ONTARIO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W085

STEERING

traveling at 65 mph with the cruise control on driving on a straight 4 lane divided highway, i brake and pressed the clutch pedal to down shift to make an exit. i exited, made the turn and started accelerating. i notice a loss of power and the steering wheel shook. there was no message that the active handling was engaged. i stopped and turned off the engine. all was fine when i drove again. however, it keeps happening sporadically without any cause. once the service active handling system lit on the control panel but after turning off the engine it has not appeared again. yet, the active handling system(or something) keep tapping the brakes making the car lose power and the steering shake.

Reported in: HEBER SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: HEBER SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: HEBER SPRINGS AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

AIR BAGS

air bag warning light comes on intermittently.

Reported in: CHULA VISTA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W085

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i was driving my car on the street at night when the low-beam headlights suddenly went out. i pulled over and tried to turn them on again but they wouldn't work. i shut off the car and turned it on again and they still didn't work. i put on my high beams which worked and drove home. the next day i tested the headlights and they worked fine when the car was cool, but they stopped working when the car heated up. i checked the fuses and the relays and they were both fine. after some internet research on this issue, i traced the problem to a broken copper wire inside the fuse box. i replaced this wire and the low-beam headlights now operate the way they should. i think this is a potentially dangerous situation for anyone who is driving their corvette at night.

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

POWER TRAIN

just as i got home and parked my car in the garage, i moved the automatic shifter to park and felt something break. i discovered that the shifter cable to the transmission case broke, which left the car in neutral. this would be very dangerous if it happened to someone who parked on a hill, since the emergency brake isn't strong enough to hold the car. the car had to be towed to the dealer, which surprisingly had the part in stock (a sign that this happens often enough that they keep the part on hand?). six hundred dollars later, the dealer replaced the cable, i have to cross my fingers that this part doesn't break again.

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

when i fill my corvette fuel tank past 1/2 tank or more, i smell and ingest fuel vapors/odor...enough to cause me and my passenger headaches and light headedness, feelings of being sick. my garage fills up with the fuel fumes/odor also...i have to air it out for a long time and even leave the garage door open to help dissapate the fuel vapor/odors. inside the vehicle gets an intense fuel vapor/odor. i exchanged the fuel cap with an oem fuel cap with no improvement. the odor outside the car seemed to be coming from directly behind the driver side/fuel cap area. i dare say that i cannot down play this faint feeling and headaches from the strong fuel odor that this vehicle gives off, especially inside the cock pit/cab of the vehicle....it's very intense. thorobred chevrolet of chandler arizona could not find the source of the odor before the car went out of warranty...go figure! the fuel fumes are even stronger when the weather is warmer. here in arizona, we have temperatures in the 110 to 120 degree range and the fumes are bluntly unbearable at that point this fuel defect thing is occurring daily...driving home with a car cooked in the sun and fuel infused in the cock pit bears heavy upon me...the smell never goes away...life sucks with a $740 corvette payment i don't like driving it anymore because gm won't recall or fix it.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W485

SERVICE BRAKES

i and other corvette owners are having the same issue as the most recent recall of other gm models. my brake lights will constantly be on. the active handling warning light will continue to show on dash and cruise control will disengaged and reengage on its own. the fix seems to be replacing the body control module. i have replaced the brake sensor and that did not fix the issue. after reading blogs i located other corvette owners experiencing the same issues as i. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/3016191-service-active-handling-brake-light-issues.html ------ http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-general-discussion/3458738-brake-lights-stay-on-while-driving.html ------ i recently contacted gm and expressed my concern as i believe the c6 corvette should have been included in the recall. my car has spent weeks at autonation chevrolet in alpharetta, ga until i took it back from them and brought it to a corvette dealer in atlanta, ga to replace the bcm and hope to fix the issue for now.

Reported in: SANDY SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: SANDY SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SANDY SPRINGS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i am writing you regarding a serious safety concern regarding my 2008 chevrolet corvette. for many months now i have had a �service traction control light� appear on the driver information center (dic) screen. while the warning is displayed, my traction control system becomes disabled as is evidenced by the icon showing the vehicle skidding. i have been returning my vehicle to two separate chevrolet dealers for service, but no matter what they do, the problem keeps returning. right now i can't drive my vehicle for more than a few miles before the problem occurs. this is a serious safety concern, because i'm afraid that i am going to lose control of the car. i have a full general motors warranty on the vehicle, so this is not a matter of my not being covered for the necessary repairs. please help.

Reported in: ALTA LOMA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

AIR BAGS

the air bag light has gone on.....and off for many miles.

Reported in: TUCSON AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26E085

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i was driving on the highway when the low beam head lights suddenly went out. the car will continue to lose function of them after about 15-30 minutes of use. once the car is parked over night they will regain use in the morning but then lose function again once the engine bay is warm.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W585

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W585

AIR BAGS

air bag warning light came on. fixed under warranty. problem reoccurred on 10-2-12. fixed by dealer. now coming on intermittently. could be very serious issue if it not just an errant code problem.

Reported in: ADAMS CENTER NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26WX85

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle and all of a sudden the headlights failed. also, the contact mentioned that the high beams were defective. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

then headlights when on will completely go out as will the dash lights. after a minute or two the lights will come back on. it appears something under the hood is not and burning but i have never been unable to locate anything. about a year ago i took the vehicle to dealership and reported the problem. the service writer turned my lights off and on several times and advised he saw nothing wrong. last week on a trip back from oklahoma i lost lighting once again. while i was traveling at 75mph i pulled off the road and after a few minutes the lights came back on. it was daylight so i could resume driving. this morning i called the dealership to discuss this issue with him since i had heard thru the lone star corvette club this was a recall problem. the service manager checked his computer and advised there was nothing about such an issue and he could therefore not do anything until a recall was made. he advised i should park the car and not drive it. i found his answer unacceptable.if this occurs with me at 75mph at night while in heavy traffic this could be a serious issue.

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W385

AIR BAGS

started my car after getting off work. looked at my gauges before pulling out only to notice that my airbag indicator light staying lit. turned the car on and off but the light continued to stay lit. drove home with airbag light on. upon further investigation on the internet.... there are a multitude of people with the same issues. the airbag light staying on appears to be caused via a faulty harness connection located under the seat. seems that buick's (a gm built model car) have had the same issues but were recalled for the exact same thing. the fact that the airbag light is on means that the airbags will not deploy in an accident causing them to be useless and may lead to severe/fatal injury. chevy is well aware regarding this issue because they have other model vehicles with the same seat harness configuration where recalls have been performed but has not done a recall on this safety feature on the corvette. this issue poses a sever safety hazard that requires immediate attention.

Reported in: FLUSHING NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W785

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2008 new corvette had fuse block short, headlights would not go out and had no low beams. had to pull fuse to get lights off. sound related to current recall of 05-07 and some 08's. issue would come and go and was fixed as soon as dealer gcould see problem. jim klink

Reported in: LAKEVIEW OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

after cranking my daily commute corvette around 8pm, for the first time in the evening in about a month. i noticed the low beam lights did not come on. after checking the lights and fuses, i found a intermittent short in the fuse box.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my new (to me - second owner) 2008 corvette was stuck in park in a grocery store parking lot. i finally had to force it out and this damaged the shift assembly that had to be replaced at my expense. the problem is with the electronic module that is part of the shift assembly that controls the hold brake before starting. i found out after the fact that a number of corvette owners have had the same problem.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W485

AIR BAGS

i keep getting a red light on the dash saying the air bag is not active. i have found that by wiggling the connector under the driver's seat the light goes out. i suspect there is a bad connector and it never fails while i am at the dealership. the chey dealership says their is no recall and they want at least $125 to strait checking. the chey dealership says their is no recall and they want at least $125 to strait checking but they don't know of a fix.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W485

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when car gets hot, the low beam lights will not turn on. there is an existing recall for corvette c6 models from 08-13. but there are none for corvette c6 z06 models from 08-13 even though the fusebox, headlight wiring is identical.

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26E385

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26E385

SERVICE BRAKES

on this day, i was driving on the highway going about 100 mph (german autobahn) when the vehicle for no apparent reason decided to lock up the brakes. i also lost power steering. luckily there were no cars around me. the "service active handling" sensor has been on and off since then and i am looking at getting it looked at tomorrow. i have just read forums of other 2005-2008 corvettes having this similar problem. is there anything i can do about getting this car serviced? i am in germany and i have yet to find a corvette mechanic. would appreciate any advice. thank you

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W185

STEERING

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W185

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: APO AE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W185

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

low beam headlights go out and won't go back on either manually or automatically until the car cools down. this just started happening recently. my dealer said that for slightly older corvette years, there was a recall to replace the fuse block itself. apparently there were enough complaints about low beam headlights going out for no reason. i had the fuse block replaced and it apparently has solved the problem - but at a cost of over $500. after reading other similar complaints about 2008 corvettes, it would seem that the recall should also cover that model year as well. simi valley, ca.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W185

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. while driving at an unknown speed, the low beam headlights failed. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY25W885

AIR BAGS

the air bag readiness light stays on intermittently with the frequency increasing. as of today, 08/15/14 it is on constantly. i have no idea if this is just a warning failure or if there is really a problem with the air bag system.

Reported in: CANAAN VALLEY WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

no high beam head lights. fuse did not blow, bulbs checked and are good, but will not light. had checked, and found short in wiring harness and fuse box. dealer will not repair.

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

no high beam head lights. fuse did not blow, bulbs checked and are good, but will not light. had checked, and found short in wiring harness and fuse box. dealer will not repair.

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

no high beam head lights. fuse did not blow, bulbs checked and are good, but will not light. had checked, and found short in wiring harness and fuse box. dealer will not repair.

Reported in: RUSKIN FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W885

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

after fueling my 2008 corvette, i noticed the strong smell of gasoline present on the inside of the car. i didn't give it much thought as the smell went away as i drove. but, the next time i got into the car, the smell was there again. each subsequent time i got into the car, the smell was present until the tank was half empty. at that point the smell went away, until i filled the tank again and the process began anew. i have blogged with many other owners of various years corvette models who have experienced the same problem. i am afraid the fumes that create the smell could ultimately ignite and cause a serious fire. as mentioned, this is not an isolated incident. many others have experienced the same problem.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W685

AIR BAGS

driver's side air bag dash warning light illuminated.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY26W185

AIR BAGS

starting on or around august 2011 my air bag light comes on. it has come on and off intermittenly since then. the fix is to jiggle the connector under the seat and then zip tie it. that normally last about 6 months or more but it always comes back. i am concerned that my air bag will not deploy in a severe frontal impact. the dealer is well aware of this problem and says it is something i am going live with. the problem i have with that is i am afraid it might be something i am going to have to die with.

Reported in: TARPON SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G1YY36W785

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