2008 Chevrolet Corvette driver assistance problems

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Driver assistance · 62,000 miles · ID · crash · 1 injury

On october 10, 2020. I was drag racing my 2008 corvette (that I drive daily on the public roads) at the local track as I have been all this season and part of last year's too after acquiring the car mid 2019. I have been drag racing for the better part of 40 years. I am saying this to alleviate any possible thoughts of rookie moves on my part on the track, etc. The local track is an nhra sanctioned track that takes safety very seriously and their track prep is second to none, especially at this particular event, that is attended by hundreds of racers from many states. I staged my car in the right lane of the track with "competition mode" engaged, as I have every time in the past. The car launched straight and true as it normally does. The run was completely normal and straight until after crossing the quarter mile finish line, when I let off the gas, the car made an immediate hook to the right, directly into the concrete retaining wall. I bounced off that wall, crossing the path of my opponent in the left lane, in a near collision, bouncing off the left wall, and then back over again into the right wall. I was able to get out of the car on my own. I was completely stunned, because at the time I had absolutely no idea what caused any of this. Nothing made sense. By the time you cross the finish line, unless there's something on the track, loss of traction is highly unlikely. In my own investigation I ran across muliple events of this particular make and model that has had active handling issues the only thing that makes sense to me that could have caused this type of action would probably have been a heavy braking of the right rear wheel. My son recorded this pass and accident on his phone and it shows the car turning right before any brake lights come on. Any help or information you can supply would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · TX

After filling tank with gasoline there is a leak. The fumes from the leak are very strong in my garage, requiring me to ventilate the area to prevent an explosion. I do not overfill. The auto-turnoff at the pump won't allow that. Apparently the leak is where the two tanks are connected.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Driver assistance · 167,000 miles · ME

Electronic stability control (traction control / active handling) system warning lights on. Ref: the federal safety agency action number: pe08056

Filed May 22, 2017 · Driver assistance · 40,000 miles · OH

Service active handling system light comes on randomly, usually at low speeds (35mph or less) often or always preceded by ABS triggering for no reason (just normal driving or braking without traction loss). It looks like this exact issue was recalled on older (but same generation, c6 corvette) vehicles, but not a covered issue on newer models.

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet corvette. While attempting to stop at a red light, the vehicle jerked forward and the service traction control/ active handling system indicator illuminated. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 30,000 miles · CA · crash

Car did not respond to steering on a turn at moderate speed ( 15-20 MPH) on slippery road surface. The turn was tight and nearly a reverse in direction. I approached the turn in rainy conditions traveling at 25 MPH anticipating the turn, lifted my foot off of the accelerator. The car went straight. I informed state farm insurance, volunteering approval to examine the on board computer. I also contacted gm corporation. State farm claim no. [xxx]. Gm contact [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 4,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Driver assistance · 78,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 9,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Driver assistance · 7,438 miles · WV

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.