Chevrolet Corvette Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet Corvette across 31 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “shift park” (15% of reports).
- 362power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shift park: mentioned in 55 of 362 complaints (15%)
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 50 of 362 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Chevrolet Corvette at $1,400, and half of them between $930 and $2,000.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 249 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 362 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Corvette power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Corvette | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2023 Corvette | 7 | 27% | 812 |
| 2022 Corvette | 5 | 24% | 13,000 |
| 2021 Corvette | 7 | 54% | 6,846 |
| 2020 Corvette | 6 | 18% | 3,930 |
| 2019 Corvette | 10 | 7% | 5,200 |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% | 2,540 |
| 2017 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 496 |
| 2016 Corvette | 12 | 12% | 10,750 |
| 2015 Corvette | 18 | 28% | 10,881 |
| 2014 Corvette | 9 | 14% | 5,000 |
| 2013 Corvette | 3 | 4% | 6,912 |
| 2012 Corvette | 2 | 4% | 4,600 |
| 2011 Corvette | 11 | 13% | 21,000 |
| 2010 Corvette | 4 | 5% | 24,800 |
| 2009 Corvette | 6 | 4% | 32,750 |
| 2008 Corvette | 32 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2007 Corvette | 51 | 15% | 27,000 |
| 2006 Corvette | 33 | 9% | 31,000 |
| 2005 Corvette | 70 | 13% | 38,000 |
| 2004 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 25,000 |
| 2003 Corvette | 11 | 13% | 1,625 |
| 2002 Corvette | 3 | 2% | 8,000 |
| 2001 Corvette | 5 | 2% | 12,865 |
| 2000 Corvette | 7 | 3% | 36,000 |
| 1999 Corvette | 12 | 4% | 27,000 |
| 1998 Corvette | 18 | 5% | 60,500 |
| 1997 Corvette | 3 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Corvette | 6 | 14% | — |
| 1995 Corvette | 3 | 9% | 11,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Shift assembly broke, part unavailable, can't drive
A mismatched gear indicator where the dashboard shows "Park" but the transmission is actually in "Reverse" is dangerous that creates a severe rollaway risk.When this first happened I pulled into my garage and put the car into park and took my foot off brake and with out me realizing the car was…
While driving normally, I was in the middle of a busy highway/intersection when the vehicle suddenly lost power and came to a complete stop. The vehicle shut itself off without warning, leaving the Corvette disabled in the roadway and causing a complete blockage of the road/intersection. Traffic…
I bought this car from a dealer .that buys buy back cars from Gm .when i bought the car the dealer stated all service have been done . well i took to get oil changed and chevy told me they had no record of this service.the 2024 corvette gets a free oil and trans service from chevy.it has got to be…
My left rear axel/rear differential/ control arm snapped with normal driving and breaking. It is available for inspection. This mechanical failure made me loose control of my vehicle on the busy freeway and threw me across a lane into the freeway center divider. Nearly caused a pile up accident and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Corvettes have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 362 owner complaints about power train for the Chevrolet Corvette. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Corvette power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $930 and $2,000), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “shift park”, in 55 of 362 complaints, followed by “automatic transmission” (50).
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