2014 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, 14% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 12/07/2017 I purchased a 2014 chev. Corvette c7 model (white) from jud kuhn Chevrolet 3740 hwy. 9 east, little river sc. On 01/02/2018 said Corvette was stationary when I noticed a substantial amount of differential oil leakage underneath the driver door and right rear tire area. I took a photo dated and notified dealership for service after snow storm cleared.in luie, mechanical preliminary review shown a differential oil leaks on right rear axel seal at the rear end and gas/fuel right side leaks at top of gas tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062105, filed 2018-01, 8,230 miles“While participating at track day, sponsored by porsche club of america at thunder hill in northern california, my instructor, while driving, experienced brake fading. When we returned to paddock, we checked the brake fluid. It had boiled out through the cap. We also experienced an automatic transmission over heating warning light. When I returned to idaho, I took the car to Chevrolet of twin falls. Invoice # 532956. They checked the transmission; brakes and replaced the brake fluid. Then sent me on my way. This car is sold as an performance car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10631462, filed 2014-09, 5,000 miles“Transmission got over heated 3 times while driving local .. Had to pull over because car would not shift 6 speed auto .. Got towed to the dealer to find the whole tranny was shot with in 24hrs of buying car.. Dealer had car for three weeks to install new transmission . Tranny is still running hot around town at 235 temp ... Still worried ..”
NHTSA complaint #10597987, filed 2014-06, 211 miles“The torque tube (drive shaft) failed at 14,423 miles. Fixed by authorized dealer. Failed again 1500 miles later. Total time in shop 38 days. We are afraid to drive the car because it could cause loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #11019083, filed 2017-08, 15,900 miles“When I turn the sterling wheel at times the car will completely lose power and the wheel will lock up. Also if I turn on my turn signal no matter of the speed I'm traveling the power will cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11006489, filed 2017-07Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 | 18% |
| 2019 | 10 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 12% |
| 2015 | 18 | 28% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
| 2007 | 51 | 15% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2005 | 70 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 4 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette
15 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology