2022 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the began to jerk and hesitate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

I have not experienced a safety incident, but have been warned not to drive the vehicle. The vehicle has 1850 miles. I recently got a message on the Driver Information Display “Rear Axel System Off”. I also receiver an email from OnStar “Engine/ Transmission fault, Seek Service Immediately”. After analysis at the Dealer, they concluded with GM that the transmission needed to be REPLACED. They indicated that it is NOT safe to drive and I should leave it at the Dealer. No other comment as to why. I found that GM reported (September, ‘21) that their transmission supplier had left out two of six bearings in several transmission units…and that they believed that only 19 vehicles were affected. Also commenting that this defect could cause a sudden loss of power resulting in loss of control…however no serious incidents have been reported. My vehicle was assembled in December ‘21… 3 months after GM’s discovery of the issue. I believe that the defective transmission issue is more extensive that GM is acknowledging. A replacement transmission was ordered for mine, but none is currently available (back-ordered). Local Dealers are backlogged with transmission work. My Service Rep (reluctantly) admitted that this is the second C8 Corvette transmission they had to replace. This is a high-profit & high-profile vehicle for both GM and it’s Dealers. I feel GM should disclose how many defective C8 Corvette transmissions they have replaced and more accurately assess the production-dates for affected vehicles.

Took the car in for inspection after noticing a greasy substance on the bottom panels when changing the oil. I was informed by the dealer that a cracked transmission housing up top was spraying the oil out and it was dripping down, the car is 7 month old and the transmission case cracked because of porous metal castings I was told which is a known issue already by GM.

April 26, 2022

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL General Motors 300 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 RE: Request for Informal Dispute Resolution/Buy back Vehicle: 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Date of purchase: 4/2/2022 Dealership of purchase: Southern Chevrolet Alexandria, LA Mileage at purchase: 26 Mileage upon return: 105 I am writing this letter to inform you of problems that I am experiencing with the above referenced vehicle; which was purchased new from Southern Chevrolet 5845 Coliseum Blvd Alexandria, LA 71301. As mentioned above, I purchased and obtained possession of the 2022 Corvette on 4/1/2022. At the time of the purchase, the Corvette had 26 miles on the odometer. The problems began on Sunday, 4/10/22, when I noticed fluid puddled under the car and shockingly the factory installed racing stripes bubbling in several areas. At that time, I immediately made contact with Chaise Crooks who was the salesman upon purchase to notify him of the problem and to request assistance with a loaner and much needed service appointment the following day. Mr. Crooks replied to my text message. The following day at 11:21am, I contacted Mr. Crooks again and was informed that the earliest that I could bring the car to the dealership for attention would be Wednesday, 4/13/22. Of course, I was disappointed as this left me worried and without transportation to and from work. I asked again about a loaner and was informed that nothing was available, but it could be reevaluated if the car would need to be in service for a lengthy period. On 4/13/22, I dropped the car off and waited for 45 minutes for a courtesy shuttle because no one could locate the driver and the department was in complete chaos. On 4/13/22 @ 2:40pm, I received a call from Mike McCann who identified himself as the Service Manager. According to Mr. McCann, the liquid that I located under my car wa