This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The newer C& Corvettes, especially the Z06 and grand sport models are extremely susceptible to cracked rims. I recently had to pay $170 to have a rim a cracked and leaking rim welded to fix numerous cracks. This repair was unsuccessful and the leaking has begun again. When motortrend magazine conducted an extended test of the C7 Corvette grand sport Corvette, it had no less than six separate rim problem including either bent or cracking problems. The cracked rims required very expensive replacements, not covered under warranty. There is an existing class action lawsuit about this continuing problem. This problem occurs on both city street and on highways while the car is in motions and could be disastrous if the rim were to totally fracture at highway speeds. Here is a link to a comment about this problems. Https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/05/10/another-lawsuit-filed-against-GM-over-cracked-Corvette-wheels/
Repaired right rear tire for a nail and discount tire informed me of a cracked tire rim. I took car to a authorized Chevrolet dealer. They said my 2019 grand sport Corvette with 9300 miles warranty did not cover the rim. I was losing tire pressure and that's when I was told of the cracked rim. At my expense I'm replacing the rim $985.10
Noticed a rhythmic vibration and went to Chevrolet dealer to investigate. Oem rear wheels have warped out of round. Chevrolet mechanic did not find physical damage but could see that they did not spin in a circular manner. GM will not honor the bumper to bumper warranty. This car has 6,700 miles on it and has not been abused in any manner. A vehicles wheels must be able to support normal road conditions without warping, breaking or leading to catastrophic failure
With approximatly 12,000 miles the dealer told me the lr wheel was bent when I had it in for new tires. At 13,600 miles when in for alignment I had to replace the rf wheel due to a crack. Not coverd under warranty, no serious pot hole hits, just normal road driving. Based on numerous complaints on fourms this seems to be happening excessivly on the wide wheel equipped Corvettes.
I am the owner of a 2019 Corvette ZR1. I was driving when I heard a loud rattle sound coming from the front bumper area. During this time the front end of my car became hard to control. I slowed down, parked the car and inspected the front end. Upon inspection I saw that my front splitter had nearly disconnected from my car. I tried to drive slowly and make it home but the splitter was scraping and I didn't feel that it was safe. I also didnt want to cause any more damage. Upon inspection from a shop it was found that the center support bracket that holds the front splitter on properly was never installed on my during pre-delivery inspection. After speaking with several other ZR1 owners that this has happened to we now believe that some Chevy dealers are forgetting to put this center support bracket on during pre-delivery inspection which we believe creates a very dangerous situation. We have informed Chevy about this safety issue but they have not responded.
Much like many of the hundreds of other Corvette grand sport (C7) owners with bent or cracked wheel complaints, my car has fallen victim to GM's defective design according to the Corvette specialist at my local dealership and an independent inspector hired by my third party warranty company to review my damage claim. All four wheels on my vehicle have suffered, "catastrophic" damage according to the investigation done by an unbiased third party and reported to the warranty company, who subsequently have denied my claim for coverage. All four wheels are bent on the inside of the barrel, with one also being cracked (left rear wheel). According to the independent inspectors report, the damage was not caused by a road hazard, but by a defective oem design. Not only is this a major safety hazard that should not be happening to a brand new $75,000 vehicle, GM and other regulatory / governing bodies are dragging their feet on taking meaningful action, placing lives at direct risk. As hundreds of others have reported, GM is denying coverage across the board, and avoiding acknowledgement of a design issue while owners are hung out to foot a $3600 bill to replace a set of wheels. This damage is due to regular, daily driving on roads that are not maintained to the highest quality, such as those found in the midwest, which is where this vehicle has been driven. I have videos of the damage to each wheel (wheels on a roadforce balancing machine) I can provide on request, and I'm certain the independent inspectors report (which contained extensive video and photographic evidence) can also be obtained by someone of authority.
The wheels on my 2019 Corvette grand sport are cracking. The dealership and GM don't seem to be interested in fixing them. This car is driven on the highway, never tracked and never driven hard. The wheels should be able to stand up to regular driving as well as the track since they promoted it as a track ready car. So far the wheels are holding air but for how long I don't know. And how safe is it to be driving around on cracked wheels? I am aware that this is a huge problem with GM and they should be taking care of loyal customers.
II went to have new tires installed and the two rear wheels were cracked. Took the vehicle back to the dealer and they found that the wheels were bent and cracked. Now the tires will not maintain air pressure. Dealership said this was not covered in bumper to bumper warranty.
Right rear tire would not hold air took to shop they found a 3 inch crack on inside of rim took to Chevy because its a safety issue they say its not there problem on a 2019 Corvette if rim breaks or splits apart could cause death
Left rear rim and front right rim are wearing out tires om the inside to where tire is no good but has plenty of life over 75 percent of tire had alignment done on car garage said alignment is not out said its gotta be the rims where there so wide they warp and causing wear on inside
Started feeling a harmonic vibration at about 3000 miles. Replaced right front tire due to foreign object in tread. Asked the dealer to look into the vibration and was told all 4 wheels were bent. Dealer indicated that they had contacted GM and that it was a non warranty item. The vehicle has been driven normally on regular roads without potholes or heaves
Took my new 2019 Chevrolet grand sport Corvette, purchased May 27 2020, to the dealer for 500 mile oil change. Informed dealer I had vibration at 65 mph and up to 75 mph (maybe higher). Dealer informed me that all 4 wheels are bent out of spec. Dealer referred to GM corporate for warranty claim. GM declined the claim. I followed the GM recommended brake in procedure, did not hit anything, no hard braking, no wide open throttle, no burnouts, etc. The majority of the 500 mile was all interstate varying the speed from 55 mph to 75 mph.
New Corvette had bent the right rear rim on a small bump in pavement. Speed was 20-25 mph. Rim and tire both looked visually fine until the car was raised and wheel turned by hand reveling a wobble in rim. This caused the car to vibrate on the road. Made a report with GM to document know issues with weak rims.
I purchased my car as new from F.H. dailey (1st title with warranty on "captured test fleet"). as I drove home I realized a lot of vibration and tracking issues with the car. The next morning I took the car to costco to air up the tires. All pressures were different and far off the required 30 cold psi. I noticed the balancing weights were missing from the front wheels. I took the vehicle to abel Chevrolet to check the wheels for safety, and it was discovered all (4) wheels were bent and could not be true balanced. The dealership and GM refused to replace these wheels, which presents a safety issue on a high performance ZR1 Corvette. 3339 miles had been placed on this vehicle, as executive validation built, Corvette. Abel Chevrolet determined that the Corvette was likely "tracked", causing the bent rims/wheels, damaged by the raised apex(s) of the track surface. I attached the service invoice with technician observations. It was demonstrated to me, the irregular gyration of the wheels on the balancing machine. Abel Chevrolet is a Corvette centric service center for GM vehicles.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. On several occasions, the contact became aware of hairline cracks to the rear rims due to low tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to ray Chevrolet (716 w summers dr, abbeville, la 70510, (337) 385-9999) to be inspected; however, the dealer was unable to remove the tire from the rim due to its size. The contact was advised to have the vehicle taken to a tire service location that has the proper tools. The wheel was repaired, but the failure recurred once the contact arrived home. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. The VIN was not available.
2X flat tires on the rear R wheel. Dealer saying rim is "cracked" due to road hazards/driver use. GM blaming "wear and tear", GM currently in lawsuit for faulty rims that "crack" with everyday use. Dealer charging me full price to fix wheel. Multiple calls have been made to GM for this issue without resolve. New rim cost:936$. vehicle has 10100 miles, no track/street racing.
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