Table 1 shows one common visibility related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems |
Overview: beginning sometime in 2020, the coating of the rearview inside mirror began to degrade and lose its reflective capability. By [xxx] visibility through the mirror was so bad that I had to have it replaced by the local chevy dealership. Because it was out of warranty, I had to pay $453. 93 out of pocket. The vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the mirror's degraded condition. 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? rearview interior mirror 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I could not see clearly in the rearview mirror. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? many other drivers have reported the same issue with this model on the Corvette forum (see [xxx] ) also, sunrise Chevrolet in collierville, TN confirmed the mirror was defective and replaced it at my expense. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The top drivers side of the windshield has a 2" hairline crack that you cannot feel from the outside of the vehicle. Numerous Corvette forum sites have discussions regarding this to be a manufacturer assembly flaw. Apparently there is some left over welding material near the corner of the windshield pillar. This material creates pressure against the inside of the glass causing it to crack on the inside layer of glass. I have contacted the local Chevrolet dealer and the gm customer care center. Both have declined to even look at the crack stating it is not gm's fault. There are numerous posts on the Corvette forums showing pictures of cracks just like mine. Gm's answer was to have my insurance company replace the glass. I do not feel this is right given this is a quality control issue. Some of the windshields in the forum posts have continued to crack across the whole top of the windshield. . Read more...