Owners have filed 38 complaints
about the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between 1995 and 2023.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 31 of 33 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 10
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Corvette. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 54
10.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 51
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1994 compares with every other Chevrolet Corvette
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
615.8%
Median failure at 84,500 miles
Electrical System
513.2%
Median failure at 42,500 miles
Airbags
410.5%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 95,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
410.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 71,000 mi
Wheels
37.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Body & Structure
37.9%
Engine & Cooling
37.9%
Median failure at 8,000 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
25.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.3%
Median failure at 38,610 miles
Other & Unspecified
12.6%
Doors, Latches & Locks
12.6%
Seat Belts
12.6%
Tires
12.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
12.6%
Median failure at 94,000 miles
Lights
12.6%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
330.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
110.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
550.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
110.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 1995peak 3Apr 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP96006Opened 14 May 1996Closed 18 Oct 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULL
THE PETITIONS STATED THAT:WE REPRESENT THE OWNER OF A 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHICH, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, SUDDENTLY, VIOLENTLY, AND UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS TO THE LEFT.THIS IS A INTERMITTENT DEFECT WHICH DOES NOT OCCUR WITH AN REGULARITY.
SQ94015Opened 11 Mar 1994Closed 21 Mar 1994ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING
THIS CONDITION POSES NO SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCE IF THE IDENTIFIED WIRING HARNESS WERE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST SHIELD.ONLY ONE MONTH OF PRODUCTION WAS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.THE SUBJECT WIRING HARNESS CONTAINS THE GROUND WIRES FOR THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR, O2 SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR, AND THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR.ALL SENSORS INVOLVED OPERATE AT A VERY LOW VOLTAGE (LESS THAN 1 V).THE ONLY REPORTED ADVERSE EFFECT IF THE HARNESS WERE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUSE SHIELD, WOULD BE THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR ERRATIC DASH GAUGE MOVEMENT.THIS SQ IS CLOSED.
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 134,000 milesMemphis, TNFire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 134,000.
NHTSA complaint #10244934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. GM LOOKED AT THE AIR BAG AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM . TT
NHTSA complaint #974821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MACrash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. GM LOOKED AT THE AIR BAG AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM . TT
NHTSA complaint #974821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brighton, MACrash
WHEELS
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TIRE LOCKED UP AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. GM LOOKED AT THE AIR BAGS AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM . TT
NHTSA complaint #974821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 77,000 milesNorth Bergen, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was shaking with the brake pads abnormally grabbing. The contact stated that he had to lightly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from shaking and the brake pads grabbing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power locks would unlock and lock unintendedly. The contact also stated that the interior lights would turn off and on independently. The contact stated that the failures had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
NHTSA complaint #11518322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesNorth Bergen, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was shaking with the brake pads abnormally grabbing. The contact stated that he had to lightly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from shaking and the brake pads grabbing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power locks would unlock and lock unintendedly. The contact also stated that the interior lights would turn off and on independently. The contact stated that the failures had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
NHTSA complaint #11518322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesColumbus, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL ODER FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #10968932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AT 19,528 MILEAGE. MY TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED,SIDE WALLS WHERE CRACKED, NO SAFE TO DRIVE IN MOTION. REPLACE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH INTERNAL SHORTED,PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GM. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE MOTION INTENT ,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 23,353 MILEAGE. FOUND # 5 CYLINDER IS MISFIRING AND THE SPARK PLUG IS FOULED. FOUND NO SPARK ON THAT CYLINDER ALSO. FOUND THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY .NEED TO REPLACE THE ABITS. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR. SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. THEN AGAIN AT 27,011MILAGE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. REPLACE HUB ASSEMBLY RF ,FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE BROKEN R+R ROCKER ARM STUD,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 27.088 MILEAGE. NEED TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY AGAIN. THE COIL NEED TO REPLACE TOO. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR " THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME ",THE DEALER SAID THAT MANY OWNERS COMPLAIN BECAUSE NO RECALL . TODAY IS IN THE SHOP
NHTSA complaint #10826030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AT 19,528 MILEAGE. MY TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED,SIDE WALLS WHERE CRACKED, NO SAFE TO DRIVE IN MOTION. REPLACE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH INTERNAL SHORTED,PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GM. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE MOTION INTENT ,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 23,353 MILEAGE. FOUND # 5 CYLINDER IS MISFIRING AND THE SPARK PLUG IS FOULED. FOUND NO SPARK ON THAT CYLINDER ALSO. FOUND THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY .NEED TO REPLACE THE ABITS. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR. SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. THEN AGAIN AT 27,011MILAGE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. REPLACE HUB ASSEMBLY RF ,FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE BROKEN R+R ROCKER ARM STUD,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 27.088 MILEAGE. NEED TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY AGAIN. THE COIL NEED TO REPLACE TOO. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR " THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME ",THE DEALER SAID THAT MANY OWNERS COMPLAIN BECAUSE NO RECALL . TODAY IS IN THE SHOP
NHTSA complaint #10826030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverbank, CA
ENGINE
AT 19,528 MILEAGE. MY TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED,SIDE WALLS WHERE CRACKED, NO SAFE TO DRIVE IN MOTION. REPLACE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH INTERNAL SHORTED,PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GM. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE MOTION INTENT ,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 23,353 MILEAGE. FOUND # 5 CYLINDER IS MISFIRING AND THE SPARK PLUG IS FOULED. FOUND NO SPARK ON THAT CYLINDER ALSO. FOUND THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY .NEED TO REPLACE THE ABITS. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR. SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. THEN AGAIN AT 27,011MILAGE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. REPLACE HUB ASSEMBLY RF ,FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE BROKEN R+R ROCKER ARM STUD,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 27.088 MILEAGE. NEED TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY AGAIN. THE COIL NEED TO REPLACE TOO. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR " THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME ",THE DEALER SAID THAT MANY OWNERS COMPLAIN BECAUSE NO RECALL . TODAY IS IN THE SHOP
NHTSA complaint #10826030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesTinley Park, IL
POWER TRAIN
THE CHEVROLET LT1 5.7 LITER ENGINE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE WATER PUMP. IT IS A CAM SHAFT DRIVEN WATER PUMP AND LEAKS ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE OPTISPARK(AKA DISTRIBUTOR) WHICH SHORTS OUT THE OPTISPARK. IF THE CAR IS DRIVING IT WILL NO LONGER RUN. THIS ALSO DISABLE POWER STEERING. THIS DEFECT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND FIXED IN 1995 AND NEWER MODELS BUT THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A MOVING CAR CAN BE DISABLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS THE EXACT SAME RESULT AS THE GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND IT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED.
NHTSA complaint #10606625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesTinley Park, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CHEVROLET LT1 5.7 LITER ENGINE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE WATER PUMP. IT IS A CAM SHAFT DRIVEN WATER PUMP AND LEAKS ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE OPTISPARK(AKA DISTRIBUTOR) WHICH SHORTS OUT THE OPTISPARK. IF THE CAR IS DRIVING IT WILL NO LONGER RUN. THIS ALSO DISABLE POWER STEERING. THIS DEFECT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND FIXED IN 1995 AND NEWER MODELS BUT THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A MOVING CAR CAN BE DISABLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS THE EXACT SAME RESULT AS THE GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND IT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED.
NHTSA complaint #10606625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 8,000 milesTinley Park, IL
ENGINE
THE CHEVROLET LT1 5.7 LITER ENGINE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE WATER PUMP. IT IS A CAM SHAFT DRIVEN WATER PUMP AND LEAKS ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE OPTISPARK(AKA DISTRIBUTOR) WHICH SHORTS OUT THE OPTISPARK. IF THE CAR IS DRIVING IT WILL NO LONGER RUN. THIS ALSO DISABLE POWER STEERING. THIS DEFECT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND FIXED IN 1995 AND NEWER MODELS BUT THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS A MOVING CAR CAN BE DISABLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS THE EXACT SAME RESULT AS THE GM IGNITION KEY RECALL AND IT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED.
NHTSA complaint #10606625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10584689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesMemphis, TNFire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 134,000.
NHTSA complaint #10244934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 38,610 milesBradley Beach, NJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE AND ACTUALLY ACCELERATES ON MY 1994 CORVETTE. TO BRAKE THE CAR, THE ENGINE HAS TO BE SHUT OFF WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING IN EXCESS OF 85 MPH. THIS FIRST HAPPENED IN JANUARY 1999. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS, ONE IN FLORIDA THE OTHER KELLE CHEVROLET, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CRUSIE CONTROL. I HAVE NOT USED THE CRUSIE SINCE THEN FOR FEAR THAT THE SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN. I LENT THE CAR TO MY COUSIN IN MAY OF 2007, AND NOT KNOWING THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM, HE USED THE CRUISE AND ONCE AGAIN IT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, CASE NUMBER, 71-526476194, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD DO NOTHING.
NHTSA complaint #10193004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesTucson, AZ
AIR BAGS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH THE ENTIRE AIR BAG CAME OFF, BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. IT REQUIRES 4 SCREWS TO HOLD IT ON, BUT THE CONTACT ONLY FOUND 2 SCREWS. ATTEMPTED TO PUT THEM IN BUT ONLY ONE SEEMED TO TAKE, AND EVEN THAT ONE WAS NOT TIGHT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HELP. THIS REPRESENTED A SAFETY CONCERN. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. UPDATED 05/30/06.
NHTSA complaint #10157279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesFlorida, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DEALER REPLACING BRAKE HARDLINES & FITTINGS DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION, WHICH CANNOT BE PREVENTED BY REGULAR MAINTENANCE.
NHTSA complaint #10065825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moorestown, NJ
SEAT BELTS
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10022479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP OR IN IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FOWARD.
NHTSA complaint #10006863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Longmont, CO
STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF EPOXY DEFECT IN CURING AS HARD TOP SEPARATES FROM FRAME AND PRESENTS A HIGH RISK OF INJURY TO OTHER CARS FOLLOWING WHEN THE ROOF FLIES OFF IN TRAFFIC AT HWY SPEEDS. CONTACT SELF OR RICH LENHART AT CORVETTE CONNECTION IN DENVER 303 288-8388. THIS IS MY SECOND ROOF AND ALSO ROOFS SENT TO BODY SHOP HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE ALSO IN SAME MANNER.
NHTSA complaint #759318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greensboro, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1995 CORVETTE CAUGHT FIRE ON 20 JULY 2001, SHE HAD THIS VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKED. BATTERY ACID HAD EATEN AWAY THE COVER TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE PLASTIC COATING COVERING THE WIRING HARNESS. THE FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED IN THE FIRE OF THE 1995 CORVETTE THAT THIS WAS THE CAUSE.
NHTSA complaint #893844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ocala, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
WHEN THE OPTI SPARK FAILS THE CAR JUST WILL DIE WITH NO NOTICE, IT WATER GETS ON IT, LIKE THE WATER PUMP LEAKING IT WILL CAUSE THE OPTI SPARK TO FAIL, CAUSING THE CAR TO DIE...MY DIED ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY ROAD IN ORLANDO, WHICH WAS A VERY SCARY MOMENT.
NHTSA complaint #745167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Little Chute, WI
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONVERTIBLE TOP REAR GLASS FELL OUT. UNABLE TO RESTORE IT UNLESS THE WHOLE TOP WOULD BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE, PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK THE CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FALULTY BONDING PROCESS.
NHTSA complaint #872691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuyallup, WA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
WATER LEAKS INTO PART OF THE ENGINE FROM LATCH MECHANISM HOUSING OF THE HOOD, WHICH DRIPS ONTO THE FUSE BOX. THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint #859670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Orlando, FL
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPERS GET ENTANGLED WITH EACHOTHER, HAPPENS FAIRLY REGULARLY, NO PERMANENT FIX AVAILABLE FROM DEALER, I HAVE SWITCHED TO SHORTER, AFTERMARKET BLADES WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE HELPED
NHTSA complaint #711479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia Beach, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
NHTSA complaint #842899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Virginia Beach, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN A PANIC STOP THE PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
NHTSA complaint #842899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sound Beach, NY
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR GOT STUCK IN SECOND GEAR AFTER TAKING IT TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T SO BAD BUT, DO TO GM NOT RELEASING ANY PARTS FOR THAT TRANS. I WILL HAVE TO PAY OVER $5000. FOR A NEW TRANS. AFTER ONLY HAVING 1900, ML I FIND THIS BEING UNFAIR TO ME AND THE PUBLIC. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM SO I AM LEFT WITH WRITING THIS LETTER AND I WILL NOT STOP HERE. PLEASE REVIEW MY LETTER AND GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLY.
NHTSA complaint #706670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.