IT WAS HAPPEN THIS YEAR MULTIPLE TIMES THE TRANSMISSION SHIPTER PROBLEM I COULD NOT GET OFF THE PARK POSITION, I HAVE TO PUSH THE SHIPTER FORWARDS AND PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PADDLE HARDER SEVERAL TIMES SO IT COULD GET OFF THE PARK AFTER I START THE ENGINE , IT SOMETIME TAKE ABOUT 5 MINUTES STUCK ON PARK AFTER I DID ALL THAT ABOVE
2007 Chevrolet Corvette powertrain problems
severe 52 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
52
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
MY GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBERB IS:[XXX].THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR LEVER OCCASIONALLY GOT STUCK IN PARK (P) AND TOOK A LONG DANGEROUS TIME TO GET IT WORKED LOOSE AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I LIVED WITH IT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, BUT IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY MUCH WORSE AND MORE DANGEROUS. I SPOKE TO OTHER CORVETTE OWNERS AND FOUND OUT THAT I HAD A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MY MODEL. I FINALLY TOOK THE CAR T…
SHIFTER OF AUTO. TRANS. STICKS IN PARK. THIS IS DANGEROUS IF YOUR STUCK IN TRAFFIC, EMERGENCY VEHICLE IS BEING BLOCKED, OR AT RAILRAY CROSSING WITH TRAIN COMING, OR TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM A FOREST FIRE. OVER 3000 HITS ON YOU-TUBE FOR THIS PROBLEM WITH 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTES AND MAYBE OTHERS. CHEVROLET WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM. ONLY 14,000 MILES ON MY CAR!!! CAR IS STATIONARY IN PARK, AND WON'T MO…
OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR. MY TRANSMISSION IN MY CORVETTE WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND BACKED IT OUT AND THEN COULD NOT PUT IT UP INTO PARK. I THEN PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND MOVED FORWARD SOME AND TRIED TO PUT IT INTO PARK. THIS TIME IT WOULD NOT GO EVEN INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS 56220 MILES ON IT. I STAYS IN A GARAGE CLIMATE CONTROLLED AND HAS SEEN BAD WEATHER MAYBE 6 TIME (SNOW O…
AUTOMATIC SHIFTER STICKS IN PARK WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT IT
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
It's a meaningful issue. 52 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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