Today isn't a good day. My C8 Corvette is going to need a new transmission, and if your C8 is doing the same things as what you will see in this video, yours does too.
You lost me when you said your camera failed. Having someone talk forever trying to explain this is worse than a root canal at the dentist. Sketchy video production and content.
Did the c8 need a new trans? Just got a 2021 with 4000 miles 10 days ago and took it to the dealer for oil change and recalls. It started doing it the moment I picked it up. Please let me know how it went.
Sorry to hear that. My C8 arrived with a defective transmission and had to be replaced right at the time of delivery. It took my dealership around two weeks to get the new transmission so your estimate appears similar. Good luck with the proces.
22,500 2020 C8 Stingray I never had the gear slam from a start or stop. I save my clutches at traffic light and Stop signs by pulling both paddles and I come to a stop and then hold one paddle to hold the transmission in neutral until just before the light changes. I release the one paddle the car shifts into 1st gear and smoothly pulls away, at 25 mph I hit resume and come back up to the the set Cruse speed!
Mike I believe my car is doing the same thing, also I remotely started it in the garage and the car lunged forward and back as if it were going to take off. Glad you brought this up, I have a 2021. Rudy Martinez
From what I understand about transmissions u are to put the park break on before u put it in park when parking it so the gears are not binding or holding the car in park like a manual transmission
I feel for you my friend. You just wanted your dream car and you're having so many trails. I pray that things will start working out for you soon. Just know that all of your viewers are on this journey with you.
Mike, Sorry to hear about your transmission issues! Hopefully the replacement process goes smoothly and without issue! Look at the bright side, you should get some good footage and content from the replacement process! Be well -Shane
Mike, I'm glad you did not tune your C8, because then GM would not warranty the claim. My C7Z had 70k miles stock tune and GM extended warranty replaced my M7 trans, TQ tube and driveshaft...zero deductible
Sorry to hear about your transmission problem. Love you channel. I was watching your Tuesday show this week on exhausts. Very good. FYI I discovered, if you remove the fuse in the fuse box that's for the NPP exhaust, the valve will still open all the time, so you get the full benefit all the time regardless of the speed or RPMs, even at idle speed. I love it that way, it sounds better. I know it works on all c-6s and c-7s. Best part it does not hurt anything and is free because I did it.
When I see videos like this, and read comments on the Corvette forums about a myriad of problems, I am starting to re-think buying a Z06 because that could be even more problematic because of the new engine technology for GM, plus the high horsepower impact on the tranny. I have had zero problems with my last three Acuras. My last corvette was problem free but I replaced everything on the car: engine, tranny, rear end, suspension, brakes, wheels.
Hi Mike, I am sorry to hear about your Captain America's bad transmission. But let's look on the positive side, the good news is, it is still under warranty. You should be glad that the problem shows up now rather than later or right after the warranty expires. I hope you can get your replacement soon and this will your last problem on the C8.
Sucks to have to go through it but these things happen. Glad you can sit back and have it done for you and is under warranty. Will be back on the road soon enough.
Don’t feel bad mine has 18000 you filmed it at Carlyle now this hydro planed on interstate hit guard rail car is toast . Luckily my 2023 just showed up. 😢
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events. That just sucks! The good news is that it is under warranty. I remember a video Rick Conti put out quite some time ago about a C8 sitting in their shop for a very long time awaiting a replacement transmission. My first thought then was, you mean it is sitting in their shop (as the warranty continues to burn the clock) and they will not be compensated for extra warranty because there’s not a timely replacement transmission? My next question would be if they were afforded a loaner? Aside from our Corvettes, our daily drivers have always been either Lexus or along those lines. I NEVER paid as much for any of our other cars as I did for our Corvettes but got much better customer service and satisfaction IF anything (which was rare) happened. This is one of many reasons that I think Corvette should be its own separate brand. Until then, you take your $100k car into the Chevrolet dealership and get treated like you bought a Volt. Thanks for the video, Mike, and I pray it is a short wait for you, my friend!
Man! I’m seriously thinking I will be pulling the plug on my deposit for this car. I have seen tons of transmission failures on RUclips Facebook and the Corvette forums. I have been waiting for a year so far but…….it’s better to bail than get stuck with a lemon. People will say “that’s what warranty is for” think of the long term. If you keep this thing past warranty you’re going to be stuck with huge bills every time the trans fails. I kept my last Vette for 15 years. I regret selling it now. I sold it to help get me into the C8. At that time no one knew this car was garbage.
My wife 22 had the same problem, plus at times it wouldn't move. Same deal with GM, had to jump through the hops before they (GM) would replace the valve body, then the trans. So far the valve body did the trick. Had less then 2000 miles on the car. GM NOW makes the transmissions in house. 🤞
Sorry to hear that Hope everything works out well for you. 11day turn around on the transmission delivery would be nice. I wonder if there is any data on how many transmissions and what year C8’s are having the issues.
The problem as you described it just started happening to my late production 2023 70th with 10,900 miles yesterday. I was trying to figure out how to word the issue, poor feathering of the clutch resulting in tap tap tap feeling like running over a rumble strip when going thru the gears. Also, when starting there is a very rough engagement and similar feel when stopping. More noticeable in Sport mode with light to moderate acceleration and the issue is more noticeable 1 - 4.
The technology on these transmissions is early. I had a ford focus and it did the same. It did failed and I had three transmissions. Over three years. I only will own a manual transmission from now on.
My first thought was I wonder if this is a common issue among C8's. Your under warranty and it sounds like your dealer knows what they are doing and not trying to get out of a new transmission.
I had the same problem with a Ford Taurus 500 miles from home on vacation. Local dealer took a week to rebuild it while we were stuck in a rental. 3 days late getting home, two days later it craps òut again. Took it to my home dealer, later I called to see if it was ready. Dealer said there was a bulletin from Ford that all failed Tauras transmissions were to be returned to the factory and a new one ìnstalled. I called the vacation dealer and wished his mother good health as she was by the road barking at cars.
I’ve been thinking buy me a new corvette but after I see your videos, my guess tell me no to junk corvette. Thank you for sharing the problem to the buyer.
Right. It’s terrible that they still haven’t worked out the bugs from this model. I really like the C8 but for the same price point I’ll be looking at other options if they can’t resolve it in 2025. Shame.
I know DCT's are very popular and even more popular these days but I am just not a fan of them. I had a DCT in a new car and I had nothing but issues with it. It would hang, stutter, not shift properly, etc. I took it in to the dealer several times and was told that is just the nature of a DCT. Needless to say, I felt that was an excuse. The dealer did ECU updates and while it helped, it didnt' fix it. Long story short, I got rid of the car. I hope you are able to get your DCT issues resolved and its not a continual issue. Good Luck.
Rick Corvette Conti, tech Tuesday said if you do any tracking or spirited driving, you must change the transmission filter at like 4,000 miles, to catch the clutch material. This was recently. Good luck with the repair. They should do a flush and replace the filter(s).
At least, it seems you're able to drive your car around. Some of the people with transmission problems that I've heard of wouldn't even engage in gear at all and would just display an error on the screen to have the vehicle serviced.
My 2020 HTC shifts hard when in track mode. Up or down. Other than that I beat the hell out of the thing and haven’t had a problem with it. Knock on wood. LOL.
EB’s gt4 r I’m sorry that that happened to you. I’m having the exact same problem you have, And I believe a lot of this has to deal with not putting enough oil in the Transmission. My car is currently being built at Cisio Performance And I am getting a Dodson clutch that is good for over 1000 hp. Good luck to you I hope everything works out, and you get your new transmission promptly.
My 22 had trans replaced around 900 miles. So far so good at about 2000 miles on new transmission. I have seen several threads on CF and MEC of premature transmission replacement. Naturally GM will not say what the issues are.
Mike! I just dropped mine off at Team Chevy here in Vegas, needs a new transmission. I got the check engine/service transmission/no start with power up. Good thing is, it’s getting a brand new Gen 4, and one is in stock. I’ll only be without him for a week, and they’ll put me in a rental. I’m good with this. Glad I’m still under factory warranty.
I am the latest victim of the transmission curse. I have a 2021 convertible with 3100 miles. Been to dealer 3 times. Firt was for bad valve body.; Just last week took it back, showed low tans fluid. dealer idiots. Now, it is totally screwed, feels like clutch dumping, revving and than grabbing, hard shifting. Car at dealer, now waiting for a new transmision. WTF!!
The pcm reads the sensors which go out of range. In my opinion the allowable range the sensors can travel should be expanded with re programing. The mechanical aspect of the transmission is operational. Its the programing thats too tight. I have a new transmission with the new sensors inside along with the latest reprogramming and all is well. Keep the faith. Sorry you have to go through this but it is covered under warranty
@Brink of Speed You should have kept your C7 ZO6. Or got a C7Z with a manual. I like the C8s, but with no manual, Hell will freeze again (Saints won a Super Bowl) before I'd consider a C8.
Hey brother, I’ve got one up on you, my 2023 C8 Corvette, coupe with only 3500 miles needs a transmission, the dealership has had it for almost a month now and when I talk to them, they have no idea when they’re going to get a transmission, so I feel your pain brother, not sure if I should keep the car or sell it, I know if I sell I’m gonna lose a lot of money, so as of now I’m undecided, but I do wish you good luck!!!
My 23 has been perfect for the first year and just as a precaution on the first service I had them change the DCT filter. What harm could be done? Got in the car after the service and it's not been the same. Intermittently, the car just won't move in 1st gear, press on brake and press throttle and it moves. This all started after they changed the filter. They checked the fluids, there is no CEL, they said it's fine. Fortunately, there are 2 more years of warranty remaining. This happened at Classic in Grapevine. 2500 miles
My 2023 C8 has an intermittent disengagement of the clutch when at a complete stop. I simply feather the throttle a little to engage first gear. Only have about 4 miles but it seems to disengage at a stop pretty frequently.
Mine studdered or shuddered with less than 1000 miles , when u take foot off brake it would do every time, they first changed the valve body no dice then changed transmission all good so far
I don’t have a C8 but I do have a 2020 VW Jetta and it does a lot of weird stuff and I think it’s all computer related. I hope to get a C8 in the future, make mine Red.
I am sorry that you need a new transmission!! Does not give us great confidence in the C8 transmission. In what mode do you usually drive your Captain America? Not sure if that matters? I am always on Track mode in Manual mode.
I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR YOU AND YOUR CONTINUE TROUBLES WITH YOUR CORVETTE. I KNOW ALL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS YOU HAD WITH THE C7 Z06. YOU HAD TOLD ME AT THE TIME THAT IT MAKES GOOD CONTENT SO I GUESS THATS ALL THE GOOD THAT CAN COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IS THAT WE WILL BE FOLLOWING YOU THROUGH THE PAIN OF LOSING YOUR CAR AGAIN. GOOD LUCK 🙏🏻
Thanks for your reply, I drive only in tour, the car has 10,025 miles in the year and half that I owned it, actually never been over 80 miles an hour and at that just for a few seconds.
Mike sorry to hear about this again! Crazy ! This is not right. I have been through an svt Ford focus lemon law trial from start to finish lasted over a year and yes we did win! The bank was on our side always have some amount of lone for a period of time. GM should apply all changes or upgrades to C8 Z06 transmission and do the same for the stingray to improve it for the refresher year models 2024 on. Please let them know this adding it to a written letter to them or by phone.
Mine lunged a few times the first 1500 miles but has not done it since and I now have 6500 miles. I now drive in manual mode when sitting in traffic and never have a problem. But went in for dct filter change they said I have a very small transmission fluid leak and it needs new seals and they will have to take the transmission out to do it. And they can’t get to it for 3 months!!
I got one better. Went to start my 2022 C8 with 835 miles . When I pushed the Button to start it check transmission light came and all of the lights at transmission buttons started flashing It started but transmission would go into gear. Tried it again and the same. Came back in 2 hours and couldn’t turn engine over but nothing would happen. Seemed like the battery was now dead. Tried to jump it but that didn’t work. Had to call GM to get a tow truck. The headache continues. Computer generated selection that picked a towing company 1 1/2 hours away. Called back and computer generated selection now 1 hour away. Called them for a 3rd time and told the representative that she would have to do the selection to find one close. She got one 10minutes away Towed to the dealer and he got it started but now can’t replicate the issue after a week now. Said he can’t do anything until he can replicate the problem for GM. He thinks it’s the transmission. Disappointed Corvette owner who has owned them for over 50 years
Very sorry to hear this Mike...wishing you luck. Just curious, did you have the 2 additional liters of trans fluid added? I have a 23 C8 non Z51 with just over 1K miles, and have noticed an occasional lurch after sitting at a stop sign/light. Never had a DCT previously, so thought it might be happening normally during the break in period, but not so sure now. I guess this is why we have warranties, but it still stinks. Will be following your updates closely and keeping a very close eye on mine as well.
With any other transmission they could be rebuilt. I guess for what ever reason these can not be rebuilt and you throw it away and get a new one. What a great design, a lot of the older transmissions can be updated with help from companies like Sonnax they have all kinds of fixes that car manufacturers do not want or care to fix. Just wait until the C8's are out of warranty and the owners have to pay out of pocket.
I had a PT cruiser that did that.I had 15k miles on it .Never drove it hard,it had a turbo.I stopped and it felt like some body rearended me.I jerked around some times to,Will I took it to the Dealer and they told me my transmission was toast.This was around 2004 the car was a 2003.It took 3 weeks to fix.They said they never replace the transmission just rebuild it.I had no trouble from the transmission after that but I had bookoo other problems,So I got rid of it .It was a real lemon.As a retired auto worker I can say never buy the firtst 2-3 years a car first comes out.To many things go wrong.My PT was the first year car.Sense the car factories do NOT make all the parts any more you get parts from all over the place.Many do NOT have quality control.They make stuff half ass to save money and this is what happen.The thing that bugs me is you cant depend on the car when you go any place ?Good luck with that Vett.
Found out I have to get a new one for my 22. Different problem than you but still. The big issue? They have Chevy has NONE in stock in Michigan. Could be days to months.
Damn sorry man. There have been A LOT of these trans issues all over the FB C8 group. It seems that at least once a day when i open up facebook, someone posts their scenario of a faulty transmission. I have a stingray on order that i should get around spring but now i'm worried if i made the mistake. Cars like the GT500 with the DCT don't suffer from this. Hopefully the new z06 doesn't suffer from this as well as my name is on that list also. But i won't see that car for about 3 years so i'm hoping they fix those issues by then. I want to own a stingray so bad but these trans problems are making me rethink my purchase.
Good luck.Cool looking car.Reliability is much worse than average.I would be pissed if my C8 needed a transmission with less than 18k for mileage!Glad i bought a Hellcat!
My hellcat was rock solid mechanically. The interior was another story as my door panels and dash warped from heat, needing to be replaced. It’s always something it seems, no matter what car you buy
I am so sorry to hear this! I was watching another video review of living with the C8 for 2 years, and that particular owner was fortunate enough that he did not experience transmission problems, but he did mention that there was a prevalence… I wish this car was designed to have a traditional manual transmission… which is a much less complex piece of machinery than an automatic, no matter if it’s a dual clutch like yours or a cvt… Good luck!
Today isn't a good day. My C8 Corvette is going to need a new transmission, and if your C8 is doing the same things as what you will see in this video, yours does too.
You lost me when you said your camera failed. Having someone talk forever trying to explain this is worse than a root canal at the dentist. Sketchy video production and content.
My 22 just started this but also oil pressure drops to 0 and the car cuts off. Stop and go traffic seems to be easiest way to tell.
Did the c8 need a new trans? Just got a 2021 with 4000 miles 10 days ago and took it to the dealer for oil change and recalls. It started doing it the moment I picked it up. Please let me know how it went.
Mike, so sorry to hear about your transmission problem. Prayers and fingers crossed you will get a speedy repair or replacement! Good luck my friend!
Sorry to hear that. My C8 arrived with a defective transmission and had to be replaced right at the time of delivery. It took my dealership around two weeks to get the new transmission so your estimate appears similar. Good luck with the proces.
22,500 2020 C8 Stingray I never had the gear slam from a start or stop. I save my clutches at traffic light and Stop signs by pulling both paddles and I come to a stop and then hold one paddle to hold the transmission in neutral until just before the light changes. I release the one paddle the car shifts into 1st gear and smoothly pulls away, at 25 mph I hit resume and come back up to the the set Cruse speed!
Fingers crossed for you Mike. That really sucks! It's a good thing its still under warranty!
Thank you EverJeff, it sure does. 👍😊
Mike
I believe my car is doing the same thing, also I remotely started it in the garage and the car lunged forward and back as if it were going to take off. Glad you brought this up, I have a 2021.
Rudy Martinez
From what I understand about transmissions u are to put the park break on before u put it in park when parking it so the gears are not binding or holding the car in park like a manual transmission
I feel for you my friend. You just wanted your dream car and you're having so many trails. I pray that things will start working out for you soon. Just know that all of your viewers are on this journey with you.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words and wisdom 👍😊
Sorry for your troubles...
Mike,
Sorry to hear about your transmission issues! Hopefully the replacement process goes smoothly and without issue!
Look at the bright side, you should get some good footage and content from the replacement process!
Be well
-Shane
Thanks Shane, I appreciate your kind words. 👍😊
If his Go Pro works....
@@polystictus 😂 🤣 😂 Very true!
Mike, I'm glad you did not tune your C8, because then GM would not warranty the claim. My C7Z had 70k miles stock tune and GM extended warranty replaced my M7 trans, TQ tube and driveshaft...zero deductible
I’m having the same problem! EPIC Chevy ordered me a new transmission! Hope it gets here soon and it fixes the problem for good.
Hang in there Mike. Shit happens in 3’s. In the end you will be successful.
Not good news but not disastrous 11 days isn't that bad I have my car in the shop for 7 months Thank you for the video take care
Definitely not good,But 2020 you're our test rabbit for all things good and bad with C8
Sorry to hear about your transmission problem. Love you channel. I was watching your Tuesday show this week on exhausts. Very good. FYI I discovered, if you remove the fuse in the fuse box that's for the NPP exhaust, the valve will still open all the time, so you get the full benefit all the time regardless of the speed or RPMs, even at idle speed. I love it that way, it sounds better. I know it works on all c-6s and c-7s. Best part it does not hurt anything and is free because I did it.
What fuse number?
@@jimp33 It will tell and show you in the manual. The fuse box is under the passenger floor mat..................................
Scary, Now I have to be more vigilant when driving mine to see if it acts up.Damn
As you described the transmissions behavior it made me think of when I was first learning to drive a manual, many many years ago.
When I see videos like this, and read comments on the Corvette forums about a myriad of problems, I am starting to re-think buying a Z06 because that could be even more problematic because of the new engine technology for GM, plus the high horsepower impact on the tranny. I have had zero problems with my last three Acuras. My last corvette was problem free but I replaced everything on the car: engine, tranny, rear end, suspension, brakes, wheels.
I have a 2019 C7 GS, 26 warranty claims. Z06 will fail. Part quality, GM tech quality, and abilties.
@@Poopster4U You are not helping! LOL. But I am not surprised.
Hi Mike, I am sorry to hear about your Captain America's bad transmission. But let's look on the positive side, the good news is, it is still under warranty. You should be glad that the problem shows up now rather than later or right after the warranty expires. I hope you can get your replacement soon and this will your last problem on the C8.
I think what you mentioned is common for Audi/VW dsg
Sorry to hear Mike. At least it's under warranty. Chin up! Great channel.
My C8 sometimes will not up shift when it’s warming up. I hope they have made improvements on Z06 transmission.
This is weird. It honestly sounds like a software problem, not a hardware problem. Like something in the calibration needs to change.
Mike I am so sorry. "And the Hits just Keep on Coming!"
Thank you Greg, they sure do. 😢
Sucks to have to go through it but these things happen. Glad you can sit back and have it done for you and is under warranty. Will be back on the road soon enough.
Don’t feel bad mine has 18000 you filmed it at Carlyle now this hydro planed on interstate hit guard rail car is toast . Luckily my 2023 just showed up. 😢
Mike, I am so sorry to hear about this unfortunate turn of events. That just sucks! The good news is that it is under warranty. I remember a video Rick Conti put out quite some time ago about a C8 sitting in their shop for a very long time awaiting a replacement transmission. My first thought then was, you mean it is sitting in their shop (as the warranty continues to burn the clock) and they will not be compensated for extra warranty because there’s not a timely replacement transmission? My next question would be if they were afforded a loaner? Aside from our Corvettes, our daily drivers have always been either Lexus or along those lines. I NEVER paid as much for any of our other cars as I did for our Corvettes but got much better customer service and satisfaction IF anything (which was rare) happened. This is one of many reasons that I think Corvette should be its own separate brand. Until then, you take your $100k car into the Chevrolet dealership and get treated like you bought a Volt. Thanks for the video, Mike, and I pray it is a short wait for you, my friend!
Man! I’m seriously thinking I will be pulling the plug on my deposit for this car. I have seen tons of transmission failures on RUclips Facebook and the Corvette forums. I have been waiting for a year so far but…….it’s better to bail than get stuck with a lemon.
People will say “that’s what warranty is for” think of the long term. If you keep this thing past warranty you’re going to be stuck with huge bills every time the trans fails.
I kept my last Vette for 15 years. I regret selling it now. I sold it to help get me into the C8. At that time no one knew this car was garbage.
My wife 22 had the same problem, plus at times it wouldn't move. Same deal with GM, had to jump through the hops before they (GM) would replace the valve body, then the trans. So far the valve body did the trick. Had less then 2000 miles on the car. GM NOW makes the transmissions in house. 🤞
I have a C-7 with the A-8 transmission. I know is it different.. But it took them years to figure out the fluid was the problem. Good Luck.
Sorry to hear that Hope everything works out well for you. 11day turn around on the transmission delivery would be nice. I wonder if there is any data on how many transmissions and what year C8’s are having the issues.
Thank you Elijah, I appreciate it. I’m not sure, but I don’t think it’s too man. 👍😊
The problem as you described it just started happening to my late production 2023 70th with 10,900 miles yesterday. I was trying to figure out how to word the issue, poor feathering of the clutch resulting in tap tap tap feeling like running over a rumble strip when going thru the gears. Also, when starting there is a very rough engagement and similar feel when stopping. More noticeable in Sport mode with light to moderate acceleration and the issue is more noticeable 1 - 4.
Sorry about that but as I told you 2 years ago you got yourself a Captain Lemon instead of America !!🤣
The technology on these transmissions is early. I had a ford focus and it did the same. It did failed and I had three transmissions. Over three years. I only will own a manual transmission from now on.
My first thought was I wonder if this is a common issue among C8's. Your under warranty and it sounds like your dealer knows what they are doing and not trying to get out of a new transmission.
I had the same problem with a Ford Taurus 500 miles from home on vacation. Local dealer took a week to rebuild it while we were stuck in a rental. 3 days late getting home, two days later it craps òut again. Took it to my home dealer, later I called to see if it was ready. Dealer said there was a bulletin from Ford that all failed Tauras transmissions were to be returned to the factory and a new one ìnstalled. I called the vacation dealer and wished his mother good health as she was by the road barking at cars.
that's been one of the problem's with 2020 corvettes a lot
I’ve been thinking buy me a new corvette but after I see your videos, my guess tell me no to junk corvette. Thank you for sharing the problem to the buyer.
Right. It’s terrible that they still haven’t worked out the bugs from this model. I really like the C8 but for the same price point I’ll be looking at other options if they can’t resolve it in 2025. Shame.
Sorry to hear about your car. Good luck getting it fix.👍🏿
My Hellcat is a 2016. It is fantastic. Sorry about your trouble.
Very sorry to hear what you are going thru. Hopefully it is a quick turn around.
I know DCT's are very popular and even more popular these days but I am just not a fan of them. I had a DCT in a new car and I had nothing but issues with it. It would hang, stutter, not shift properly, etc. I took it in to the dealer several times and was told that is just the nature of a DCT. Needless to say, I felt that was an excuse. The dealer did ECU updates and while it helped, it didnt' fix it. Long story short, I got rid of the car. I hope you are able to get your DCT issues resolved and its not a continual issue. Good Luck.
Sorry to hear Mike , I wish you luck and at the end it will be new again
Rick Corvette Conti, tech Tuesday said if you do any tracking or spirited driving, you must change the transmission filter at like 4,000 miles, to catch the clutch material. This was recently. Good luck with the repair. They should do a flush and replace the filter(s).
My 2022 shudders occasionally. Of course never has when it’s been in the shop 5+ times. Incredibly irritating!!! Usually around 1800 rpm.
At least, it seems you're able to drive your car around. Some of the people with transmission problems that I've heard of wouldn't even engage in gear at all and would just display an error on the screen to have the vehicle serviced.
My 2020 HTC shifts hard when in track mode. Up or down. Other than that I beat the hell out of the thing and haven’t had a problem with it. Knock on wood. LOL.
Glad it is under factory warranty.
They're nice, they're fast, but they're nothing but a ton of headaches.
Huh? That's BS. I've had zero issues with mine. NONE
I've heard that they have had problems with the transmissions. At least you will most likely get a new one that has been updated.
That sucks. I took delivery of mine 25 months ago and only have around 6,300 miles in it. My warranty expires August of 23 😢
Good luck !
Smashed !!!!!
Bummer keep us posted….
Gods Speed on the fix
EB’s gt4 r
I’m sorry that that happened to you. I’m having the exact same problem you have, And I believe a lot of this has to deal with not putting enough oil in the Transmission. My car is currently being built at Cisio Performance And I am getting a Dodson clutch that is good for over 1000 hp. Good luck to you I hope everything works out, and you get your new transmission promptly.
I believe that you had some or similar transmission issue from the beginning doing rough start ? I hope that it's fixed soon. Keep up the great work!
My 22 had trans replaced around 900 miles. So far so good at about 2000 miles on new transmission. I have seen several threads on CF and MEC of premature transmission replacement. Naturally GM will not say what the issues are.
Mike! I just dropped mine off at Team Chevy here in Vegas, needs a new transmission. I got the check engine/service transmission/no start with power up. Good thing is, it’s getting a brand new Gen 4, and one is in stock. I’ll only be without him for a week, and they’ll put me in a rental. I’m good with this. Glad I’m still under factory warranty.
That’s good you was covered but I feel this should have not been an issue in the first place. I hope Chevy get their crap together.
Good luck
I am the latest victim of the transmission curse. I have a 2021 convertible with 3100 miles. Been to dealer 3 times. Firt was for bad valve body.; Just last week took it back, showed low tans fluid. dealer idiots. Now, it is totally screwed, feels like clutch dumping, revving and than grabbing, hard shifting. Car at dealer, now waiting for a new transmision. WTF!!
Makes me wonder what people may experience with the Z06...and the E-Ray particularly if it has the hybrid auto off/on as well.
EXACTLY! More power, more problems?
Government Motors, enough said!
The pcm reads the sensors which go out of range. In my opinion the allowable range the sensors can travel should be expanded with re programing. The mechanical aspect of the transmission is operational. Its the programing thats too tight.
I have a new transmission with the new sensors inside along with the latest reprogramming and all is well.
Keep the faith. Sorry you have to go through this but it is covered under warranty
Mike sorry to hear, not a good start from GM, Hopefully they can get you one fast and up and running.
Thank you, I hope so too. 👍😊
@Brink of Speed
You should have kept your C7 ZO6. Or got a C7Z with a manual. I like the C8s, but with no manual, Hell will freeze again (Saints won a Super Bowl) before I'd consider a C8.
Hey brother, I’ve got one up on you, my 2023 C8 Corvette, coupe with only 3500 miles needs a transmission, the dealership has had it for almost a month now and when I talk to them, they have no idea when they’re going to get a transmission, so I feel your pain brother, not sure if I should keep the car or sell it, I know if I sell I’m gonna lose a lot of money, so as of now I’m undecided, but I do wish you good luck!!!
I’m having the same issues on my 2023, C8 z51 only 6K miles
My 23 has been perfect for the first year and just as a precaution on the first service I had them change the DCT filter. What harm could be done? Got in the car after the service and it's not been the same. Intermittently, the car just won't move in 1st gear, press on brake and press throttle and it moves. This all started after they changed the filter. They checked the fluids, there is no CEL, they said it's fine. Fortunately, there are 2 more years of warranty remaining. This happened at Classic in Grapevine. 2500 miles
Hey man sorry to hear about your car, i hope they get you going pretty quickly good luck
I own 2019 GT mustang I was going to purchase a 2024 Corvette C8. I think I’m going to get the mustang dark horse instead.
Hey Good luck my friend.
I didn't know you had bought your Corvette again. 👍
Replaced mine 2020 at 5K miles but different problem . Transmission shifter module failure computer thought car was in Drive so it would not start.
I think the issue is the Captain America wrap. 😂
My 2023 C8 has an intermittent disengagement of the clutch when at a complete stop. I simply feather the throttle a little to engage first gear. Only have about 4 miles but it seems to disengage at a stop pretty frequently.
Mine studdered or shuddered with less than 1000 miles , when u take foot off brake it would do every time, they first changed the valve body no dice then changed transmission all good so far
Warranty?? Looks like it pays to have extended warranty
I had a low mileage Impala and I had the same kind of experience with the transmission. This is what I fear with my C8Corvette.
How about 2023 c8 I just ordered a 70th anniversary!
Don’t feel too bad, my dad had to replace his transmission on his C8 with less than 3000 miles on the car.
Got mines replaced
How’s the new one?
I don’t have a C8 but I do have a 2020 VW Jetta and it does a lot of weird stuff and I think it’s all computer related. I hope to get a C8 in the future, make mine Red.
I am sorry that you need a new transmission!!
Does not give us great confidence in the C8 transmission. In what mode do you usually drive your Captain America?
Not sure if that matters?
I am always on Track mode in Manual mode.
Thank you Al, I appreciate it. I’m always in manual mode and either Z or Sport.
I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR YOU AND YOUR CONTINUE TROUBLES WITH YOUR CORVETTE. I KNOW ALL THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS YOU HAD WITH THE C7 Z06. YOU HAD TOLD ME AT THE TIME THAT IT MAKES GOOD CONTENT SO I GUESS THATS ALL THE GOOD THAT CAN COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT IS THAT WE WILL BE FOLLOWING YOU THROUGH THE PAIN OF LOSING YOUR CAR AGAIN. GOOD LUCK 🙏🏻
Thanks for your reply, I drive only in tour, the car has 10,025 miles in the year and half that I owned it, actually never been over 80 miles an hour and at that just for a few seconds.
Tour
Mike sorry to hear about this again! Crazy ! This is not right. I have been through an svt Ford focus lemon law trial from start to finish lasted over a year and yes we did win! The bank was on our side always have some amount of lone for a period of time. GM should apply all changes or upgrades to C8 Z06 transmission and do the same for the stingray to improve it for the refresher year models 2024 on. Please let them know this adding it to a written letter to them or by phone.
Mine lunged a few times the first 1500 miles but has not done it since and I now have 6500 miles. I now drive in manual mode when sitting in traffic and never have a problem. But went in for dct filter change they said I have a very small transmission fluid leak and it needs new seals and they will have to take the transmission out to do it. And they can’t get to it for 3 months!!
I got one better. Went to start my 2022 C8 with 835 miles . When I pushed the
Button to start it check transmission light came and all of the lights at transmission buttons started flashing
It started but transmission would go into gear. Tried it again and the same. Came back in 2 hours and couldn’t turn engine over but nothing would happen. Seemed like the battery was now dead. Tried to jump it but that didn’t work. Had to call GM to get a tow truck.
The headache continues. Computer generated selection that picked a towing company 1 1/2 hours away. Called back and computer generated selection now 1 hour away. Called them for a 3rd time and told the representative that she would have to do the selection to find one close. She got one 10minutes away
Towed to the dealer and he got it started but now can’t replicate the issue after a week now. Said he can’t do anything until he can replicate the problem for GM. He thinks it’s the transmission. Disappointed Corvette owner who has owned them for over 50 years
I am 50/50 on buying a 2022 C8r, but I keep reading horror stories on these cars being so unreliable, what’s your thoughts ?
Wow sorry about your troubles. Hope its a quick fix. I just ordered my car. Is this happening only on 2020's?
My 2022 C8 had transmission failure at 8900 miles.
Why can't they just repair it? If the transmission is under warranty, there are worse things than a new transmission.
Very sorry to hear this Mike...wishing you luck. Just curious, did you have the 2 additional liters of trans fluid added? I have a 23 C8 non Z51 with just over 1K miles, and have noticed an occasional lurch after sitting at a stop sign/light. Never had a DCT previously, so thought it might be happening normally during the break in period, but not so sure now. I guess this is why we have warranties, but it still stinks. Will be following your updates closely and keeping a very close eye on mine as well.
Thank you, I appreciate this very much. I did have them added last year. Yeah, I’m not sure how this happened, it’s been great for 17,000+ miles. 👍
Is that why I see so many corvettes up for sale?
Captain America car, pretty cool!
Could the cinder block fiasco have caused this?
Yeah, I would say, probably not, just because I drive mine in manual mode 99% of the time, which stops cylinder deactivation from happening.
With any other transmission they could be rebuilt. I guess for what ever reason these can not be rebuilt and you throw it away and get a new one. What a great design, a lot of the older transmissions can be updated with help from companies like Sonnax they have all kinds of fixes that car manufacturers do not want or care to fix. Just wait until the C8's are out of warranty and the owners have to pay out of pocket.
I had a PT cruiser that did that.I had 15k miles on it .Never drove it hard,it had a turbo.I stopped and it felt like some body rearended me.I jerked around some times to,Will I took it to the Dealer and they told me my transmission was toast.This was around 2004 the car was a 2003.It took 3 weeks to fix.They said they never replace the transmission just rebuild it.I had no trouble from the transmission after that but I had bookoo other problems,So I got rid of it .It was a real lemon.As a retired auto worker I can say never buy the firtst 2-3 years a car first comes out.To many things go wrong.My PT was the first year car.Sense the car factories do NOT make all the parts any more you get parts from all over the place.Many do NOT have quality control.They make stuff half ass to save money and this is what happen.The thing that bugs me is you cant depend on the car when you go any place ?Good luck with that Vett.
Just went to Chevy and they are putting a new Trans in it and it only has 8400 miles on it
Found out I have to get a new one for my 22. Different problem than you but still. The big issue? They have Chevy has NONE in stock in Michigan. Could be days to months.
Damn sorry man. There have been A LOT of these trans issues all over the FB C8 group. It seems that at least once a day when i open up facebook, someone posts their scenario of a faulty transmission. I have a stingray on order that i should get around spring but now i'm worried if i made the mistake. Cars like the GT500 with the DCT don't suffer from this. Hopefully the new z06 doesn't suffer from this as well as my name is on that list also. But i won't see that car for about 3 years so i'm hoping they fix those issues by then.
I want to own a stingray so bad but these trans problems are making me rethink my purchase.
Good luck.Cool looking car.Reliability is much worse than average.I would be pissed if my C8 needed a transmission with less than 18k for mileage!Glad i bought a Hellcat!
Thanks, it definitely does suck!
My hellcat was rock solid mechanically. The interior was another story as my door panels and dash warped from heat, needing to be replaced. It’s always something it seems, no matter what car you buy
I am so sorry to hear this! I was watching another video review of living with the C8 for 2 years, and that particular owner was fortunate enough that he did not experience transmission problems, but he did mention that there was a prevalence… I wish this car was designed to have a traditional manual transmission… which is a much less complex piece of machinery than an automatic, no matter if it’s a dual clutch like yours or a cvt… Good luck!
Just curious what is your cost on insurance? I am contemplating buying a used corvette. Thanks in advance!