2011 Chevrolet Corvette: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11413531 (filed 04/23/2021): “I have a 2011 chevrolet corvette with about 34,000 miles on it. the automatic transmission shift linkage cable has plastic grommets that connect the shift handle to the transmission. the plastic grommets broke disabling the ability to shift out of park into any gear. i was parked in a parking lot wh…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11390824 (filed 01/30/2021): “Check engine light comes on and has a p0442. i can smell fuel after light comes on mostly and lower speeds (under 10 mph) and always at a stop. when i fill up it is a definite under both circumstances. i was pointed to a new gas cap. i've replaced 2 and the code continues to return and the smell of …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11366652 (filed 10/27/2020): “Gear shifter failed. stuck in drive...had to shut car off to stop motion and avoid collision. other reports indicate numerous similar failures on low mileage corvettes.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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