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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews



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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10218635

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2007.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP . ALMOST EVERY TIME I FUEL THE VEHICLE GAS SHOOTS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK WHEN THE PUMP STOPS. THE FIRST TIME , GAS WAS GUSHING OUT AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR ONTO THE GROUND BECAUSE THE PUMP DID NOT STOP. LUCKILY IT DID NOT CATCH FIRE. THIS IS ON A NEW 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z 06 ! IT IS VERY CRITICAL THAT I DO NOT TRY TO PUT IN MORE GAS WHEN THE PUMP STOPS OR IT SHOOTS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. MY 2001 CORVETTE Z06 NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE THIS NEVER RESULTS IN A FIRE , I DO NOT WANT TO SEE MY CAR BURN. THANK YOU EDWARD LIPMAN *TR.Mileage was 346 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E385. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in MT PLEASANT, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20071029. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRUCE GLUECK CHEVROLET . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 386 792 1111 . DEALER'S CITY: JASPER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32052-0431.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Unknown Or Other

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10227929

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2008.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE SMELL WAS FIRST NOTICED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND BECAME STRONGER THE MORE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 482. UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF UPDATED 06/08/09.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 210 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E185. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in OLATHE, KS. Vehicle was purchased on 20080420. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: MCCARTHY CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: OLATHE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: KS.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10252733

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2008.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . AFTER RESEARCHING AND READING OTHER INCIDENTS, I BELIEVE THE ACTIVE HANDLING ON MY 2008 CORVETTE Z06 CAUSED ME TO CRASH. RESEARCHING THIS, I FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL POSITIONING SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND LOCKS UP ONE OF THE FRONT BRAKES. THE CAR IS AT THE BODY SHOP AS OF NOW. I PLAN ON LOOKING AT THIS SENSOR AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10270067

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 20, 2008.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 AT ABOUT 90MPH IN STRAIGHT LINE WHEN THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ENGAGED FOR NO REASON AND HOOKED ME HARD RIGHT, CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING," "SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL" AND "SERVICE ABS" ERROR MESSAGES HAD BEEN APPEARING ON MY DASHBOARD ALL DAY PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 8500 miles. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in WINTHROP, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 90 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Equipment Electrical Navigational System(global Positioning System)

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10283856

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2008.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) . IN DASH FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM FACTORY INSTALLED NAVIGATION WHICH WAS NOT EVEN TURNED ON. ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT . NOW I'M TO SCARED TO DRIVE IT. TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TODAY. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON MY NEW 2008 CHEVY CORVETTE Z 06 COSTING MORE THAN $ 73,000.00. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 3520 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E085. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in BEAR, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Electrical System

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10283856

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2008.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . IN DASH FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM FACTORY INSTALLED NAVIGATION WHICH WAS NOT EVEN TURNED ON. ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT . NOW I'M TO SCARED TO DRIVE IT. TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TODAY. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON MY NEW 2008 CHEVY CORVETTE Z 06 COSTING MORE THAN $ 73,000.00. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 3520 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E085. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in BEAR, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Electronic Stability Control

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10395518

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2011.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING ON A PRIVATE ROAD, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE CAR TO FIRST VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT, IMPACTING A GUARD RAIL. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 15745 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E185. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in STANFIELD, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Wheels

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10401190

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2011.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with WHEELS . I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 CORVETTE Z06 THAT HAS 12500 MILES ON IT. I WAS MERGING ONTO I-94 AT LITTLE MACK WHEN MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF AT THE LUG NUTS. WHEN THE WHEEL BROKE OFF THE CAR VIOLENTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL. GM'S CONTENTION IS THAT THE WHEEL BROKE OFF ON IMPACT, THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THAT PART OF THE VEHICLE AND I HAVE MANY PHOTOS TO SUPPORT WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. BECAUSE MY CAR HAS NO DAMAGE IN THE AREA WHERE THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOUS. IT MAY NOT BE APPARENT IN OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR CATASTROPHIC WHEEL FAILURE DUE TO DAMAGE SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT IN AN ACCIDENT AND GM'S WILLINGNESS TO COVER IT UP. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E185. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in HARRISON TWP, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 63 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10423374

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2011.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with WHEELS . ON 3-23-11 WHILE MERGING ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OF MY 2008 CORVETTE Z-06 BROKE OFF AT THE LUG NUTS. BECAUSE I WAS ACCELERATING AT THE TIME, ALL THE POWER WENT TO THE LEFT REAR CAUSING MY CAR TO TURN VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT AND SMASH INTO THE CONCRETE RETAINING WALL. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A FAILURE IN THE CASTING OF THE ALUMINUM WHEEL. THE POLICE REPORT LISTS CAUSE AS EQUIPMENT FAILURE,WHEEL BROKE OFF VEHICLE. THE CAUSE IS OBVIOUS WHEN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE, DUE TO THE FACT THE THERE WAS NO IMPACT INTO THE WALL BY THE REAR OF THE CAR. GM WILL NOT EXAMINE THE CAR PROPERLY..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E185. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Power Train

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10499485

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2013.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR EXCESSIVE VALVE NOISE. INSPECTION SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF VALVES AND VALVE GUIDES...OUT OF SPECS. ENGINE HEADS AND VALVES TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in XENIA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Engine

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10499485

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2013.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with ENGINE . VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR EXCESSIVE VALVE NOISE. INSPECTION SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR OF VALVES AND VALVE GUIDES...OUT OF SPECS. ENGINE HEADS AND VALVES TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in XENIA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10547314

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2013.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . THE OTHER DAY I SMELLED GAS IN MY GARAGE. THE SMELL IS BAD UNTIL THE FUEL LEVEL DROPS BELOW 1/2 TANK. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT FIND A LEAK. I MENTIONED IF THIS IS COVERED UNDER THE 80K MILE EMISSION WARRANTY AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THE SOLUTION IS TO DROP THE TANKS BECAUSE THE ISSUE MAY LIE IN THE FUEL PUMP AND LEAKING TANKS ON THE TOP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE REGARDING LEAKING FUEL TANKS AND THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT PAY FOR A FAULTY ITEM BEING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. I KNOW THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON THE C5 CORVETTE AND GM REPLACED THOSE TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE C6 FUEL CELL IS THE SAME AS THE C5 AND IT APPEARS LIKE ITS ALSO FAULTY AS WELL. PLEASE REVIEW ALL C6 CORVETTES (2005-2013) COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL OR A FIX BY GM TO COVER THE COSTS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E085. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in OVIEDO, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 Fuel/propulsion System

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10557474

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2013.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GASOLINE ODOR WAS OVERPOWERING AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26EX85. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in ABILENE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 Safety Review #10559630

CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 2014.CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 2008, manufactured by General Motors LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . VEHICLE HAD 1/4 TANK OF FUEL IN THE TANK BEFORE FILLING ON FRI.AFTER FILLING TANK TO FULL NOTICED STRONG GAS SMELL FROM REAR OF VEHICLE,HAD TO ROLL WINDOWS DOWN TO DRIVE,ODOR WAS SO STRONG COULD NOT PARK CAR IN GARAGE DUE TO FIRE HAZARD,DID NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE ON GROUND,BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP ON MON.THEY STATED NOT COVERED UNDER FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY,ALTHOUGH IN CALIFORNIA IT WOULD HAVE BEEN,(SAME FUEL TANK USED IN ALL ZO6'S)ESCALATED IT TO GM WARRANTY CUSTOMER SEVICE,LEFT CAR AT DEALERSHIP AS ITS UNSAFE TO USE,WAITING ON WORD WEATHER THEY WILL HONOR EMISSIONS WARRANTY AND FIX POOR GM CRAFTSMANSHIP. BTW 42000MILES,NON TRACKED,NO ACCIDENTS,100% STOCK,SITS IN GARAGE 5 DAYS A WEEK. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A RECALL AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE W/THIS ISSUE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1YY26E185. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2008 problem was reported in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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