2005 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 531 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A RAMP AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10322842 — filed 03/30/2010
“1 ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ENGAGED WITHOUT CAUSE AND REDIRECTED DIRECTION OF VEHICLE ENGAGED BRAKES TO ONE SIDE OF CAR- 2.REAR END BLEW OUT HOUSING LOST…”NHTSA complaint 10321124 — filed 03/20/2010
“CHEVROLET 2005 CORVETTE. APROX.40,000 MILES DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DRY/SUNNY. DRIVING SLOWLY IN MORNING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CHANGING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. PEDAL LOST…”NHTSA complaint 10200388 — filed 08/21/2007
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette: 66 of 531 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
531 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
