2019 Chevrolet Corvette: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11680931 (filed 08/15/2025): “The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook and shuddered abnormally. the contact stated that the failure had been constant since purchasing the vehicle. there were no warning light…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11680089 (filed 08/12/2025): “A 2019 corvette with 3,400 miles began to demonstrate a transmission torque converter shutter. this became rapidly and progressively worse causing driving to resemble being on a washboard road surface. the servicing dealer was familiar with the problem with this transmission and did resolve the issu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11651394 (filed 03/28/2025): “Gm has a well known issue with the transmission fluid used in assembly on a range of cars and dates which include my 2019 corvette. the fluid used fails/ is defective. the process to fix the issue is to flush the fluid out and put in a different fluid. in the case of my corvette, it actually require…”
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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