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Complaint 2129118

2019 CHEVROLET EXPRESS • POWER TRAIN • incident Jul 1, 2023

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2129118
Make
CHEVROLET
Model
EXPRESS
Model Year
2019
Component
POWER TRAIN
Incident Date
Jul 1, 2023
Date Received
Sep 10, 2025
Data As Of
Jul 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

POWER TRAIN

Owner Narrative

I am reporting a recurring transmission defect in my 2019 Chevy Express Cargo Van. Shortly after purchase, I noticed clunking sounds when slowing down or coming to a stop. The issue progressed into rough shifting and eventual check engine lights with codes P0722 and P0700. The dealership stated the valve body had already been replaced in 2020 and suspects the torque converter is the root cause, which is causing repeated valve body failures. These transmission failures create unsafe driving conditions, including loss of smooth deceleration and unpredictable shifting behavior. I believe this is a design flaw affecting the Hydra-Matic transmission system and may qualify as a safety risk. There are multiple class action lawsuits currently pending regarding GM’s 8-speed transmissions (Speerly v. GM; Battle v. GM), and many consumers are reporting similar symptoms.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.

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