How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette?

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Corvette, which is 28% of all 65 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among Corvette model years in this dataset.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Corvette transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Corvette.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 10,881 miles.

What transmission does the 2015 Corvette use?

Owner complaints reference the 8-speed automatic transmission, identified in some complaints as the 8L90, paired with reports of shuddering and hard shifting.

Did any 2015 Corvette transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. The data records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, 28% of its 65 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Owners mainly report the 8-speed automatic (8L90) shifting harshly, shuddering, or hesitating, with a median failure mileage of 10,881 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 28% of 65
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,881 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the 8-speed automatic slamming or lurching into 1st or 2nd gear when coming to a stop, feeling like a rear-end collision.
Several report a persistent shudder or vibration during light acceleration or steady highway cruising, described as similar to driving over rumble strips.
Some owners say the transmission hesitates or delays for a couple seconds before downshifting when merging or accelerating, creating a passing or merging hazard.
A few describe the transmission getting stuck in a single gear or failing to shift into 2nd from 1st, especially when cold, making it hard to keep pace with traffic.
One owner reported the transmission being replaced early in ownership after repeated hard shifts and being unable to accelerate out of danger, only for problems to return.

When 2015 Chevrolet Corvette transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2015, latest Apr 18, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Apr 2025; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Corvette model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200570 (13%)
200633 (9%)
200751 (15%)
200831 (6%)
20096 (4%)
20104 (5%)
201111 (13%)
20122 (4%)
20133 (4%)
20149 (15%)
201518 (28%)
201612 (12%)
20172 (1%)
20181 (2%)
201910 (7%)
20206 (18%)
20217 (58%)
20225 (24%)
20237 (28%)
20242 (10%)
20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette?: NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Corvette, which is 28% of all 65 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among Corvette model years in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Corvette transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2015 Corvette.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 10,881 miles.
What transmission does the 2015 Corvette use?: Owner complaints reference the 8-speed automatic transmission, identified in some complaints as the 8L90, paired with reports of shuddering and hard shifting.
Did any 2015 Corvette transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. The data records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this year.