Wheel Rim Problems of Chevrolet Corvette - part 1

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. The contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred for two weeks. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and four new tires were ordered. While installing the tires, the mechanic became aware that two rear rims were cracked. The contact stated that one rear rim had two cracks, and the other rear rim had three cracks. The dealer had not recommended repairing the rims. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help because the contact had missed the deadline to have the cracked rims repaired by January 01, 2025. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

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The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The stated that the passenger's side rear tire was continuously loosing air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear passenger’s side rim was cracked. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side front and rear rims were also cracked. The contact was informed that all three rims needed to be replaced. The rims were ordered but were not yet replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear rim was previously replaced in April 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,291.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rims were inspected, and the contact became aware that the rims were cracked in five locations. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired, and the rims were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tires became low on air. The contact noticed that the wheels were cracked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and it was determined that the rear wheels were cracked. The wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the warning message saying that the front tires were low. The contact added air into the tires but the warning message saying the tires were low continued to illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer replaced the tires but the failure reoccurred several times and the tires were replaced several times. On another occasion while the contact was driving 65 mph the vehicle started shaking and the vehicle collapse on the front driver side, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and the vehicle struck the wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was serious injured and was taken to the hospital. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, and the vehicle was diagnosed by the manufacturer, and the diagnosis was that the front driver side rim fractured. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for all four-tire replacement, the dealer informed him that all four rims were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was due to driver habits or road conditions. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that he became aware that the passenger’s side rear tire was lower than usual. The contact inflated the tire however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to be repaired and the contact was notified that the rim was cracked. The rim was not replaced. The contact was unable to reach a representative with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,042. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle and driving slowly over a speed bump; after exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the two rear rims were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the tires started to deflate without warning. The contact then stated that he noticed that the rear driver’s and passenger side rims started to crack. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the driver’s and passenger side rims needed to be replaced however, the contact was referred to rim pros where the rear driver’s and passenger side rims were replaced however the failure recurred. The contact stated that after several days, the tires started to deflate, the vehicle was taken back to rim pro where the rear driver’s and passenger side rims were replaced however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he added air to the tires however, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated again. The contact stated that he then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a driver's side rear cracked rim. The vehicle was not repaired as he was waiting to transport it to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 6,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the rpm decreased to 1,200 and the vehicle started to shudder and shake. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected. The dealer performed a transmission flush to fix the failure however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the vehicle with 3 bent wheels. The wheels were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,399.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while getting his tires replaced by a tire dealer, the tire dealer informed him that the rear passenger’s side rim was cracked in two places. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment and was informed by the dealer that there were two cracks on the rear passenger’s side rim and the rim was out of round caused by hitting potholes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,341.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced. After the tires were replaced, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The tires were inspected, and the contact noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was leaking air. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The dealer found that the passenger’s side rear wheel was fractured. The contact was informed that the wheel might have struck an object causing the failure. The contact denied striking any objects while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced at a tire shop, he was notified that the rear driver and passenger side rims were separated. The contact called the local dealer to inform them of the failure and ordered both rims to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,488.

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The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the passenger’s side rear tire low pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a service station and added air to the tire and proceeded to drive however, the warning light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to a local tire shop who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a cracked rim. The contact took the vehicle the local dealer and it was confirmed that the rim was cracked. The rim was replaced. The contact stated that several months later the failure recurred on the driver’s side rear wheel. The contact took the vehicle to autonation Chevrolet valencia (23649 valencia blvd, santa clarita, CA 91355, (661) 200-9107) and it was determined that the rim was cracked. The rim was replaced. The contact was concerned that the failure would return. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel and the floors. The contact also stated the front passenger's side tire and rear passenger's and driver's side tires were also vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated he continued driving to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - highway Chevrolet Buick GMC (100 s Ford dr, el paso, IL 61738; (309) 270-1847) where the mechanic attempted to balance the tires and provide an alignment. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop and the contact was informed that the front passenger's side rim and rear passenger's and driver's side rims were bent. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that all four rims had cracked on several occasions. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning light was illuminated after each failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to east hills Chevrolet of freeport (42 sunrise hwy, freeport, NY 11520) after each failure and the rims were replaced under warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 19,500.

~tl the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while driving. The vehicle was taken to vaden Chevrolet pooler located at 300 outlet parkway, pooler, GA 31322, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the set of wheels were bent. The dealer submitted a claim to the manufacturer however, the wheels were not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The wheels were not replaced. The failure mileage was 15,597.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the low tire pressure symbol had displayed on the instrument panel. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire pressure was low. The contact inflated the tire; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the rim was cracked. The rim was replaced on the rear passenger’s side tire; however, the rear driver’s side and front passenger’s side tires experienced the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact was provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 70 mph, the rear driver's side tire shredded due to a crack in the rim. The vehicle was sold to the contact in February and the dealer (gray Chevrolet, 1245 n 9th st, stroudsburg, PA 18360, (866) 505-3058) stated that this type of Chevrolet rim would crack in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to gray Chevrolet (1245 n 9th st, stroudsburg, PA 18360, (866) 505-3058) where it was diagnosed that a new rim was needed. The rear driver's side rim was removed and a new one was replaced; however, after receiving the new rim, the other three rims also cracked. All four rims were replaced in March of 2018. A few months ago, the contact struck a pothole and the front driver's side rim cracked. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that all four rims needed to be replaced again. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 780.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low tire pressure warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she added air to the tires however, the low tire pressure warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the cause of the failure as cracks in the rear passenger’s and driver’s side wheels. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear wheel was fractured. The contact became aware of the failure when the tire started to losing air. The vehicle was taken to vandevere Chevrolet (1490 vernon odom blvd, akron, OH 44320) where the wheel was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the tires loss air due to rims being fractured. The vehicle was taken to new rochelle Chevrolet (291 main st, new rochelle, NY 10801 (914)303-6017) and the wheels were replaced three times. The contact learned of a lawsuit regarding the same failure, as well as finding that the parts were made from a cast material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to purchase additional warranty to address the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with michelin tires, tire line: pilot sport a/s 3plus, tire size: 335/25/zr20, dot number 4m2r00vx3418. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side rim was cracked in two places. Additionally, the rear driver's side rim was bent since he purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer autonation Chevrolet pembroke pines (8600 pines blvd, pembroke pines, FL 33024, (954) 644-5038) where the rear passenger's side rim was replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,070.

My 2001 Corvette right rear wheel cracked while I was driving down the highway at about 75 miles per hour. I lost most of the air by the time I stopped. I had the tire checked for leaks and no leaks were found on the tire. I had the wheel checked and a crack was found around the spoke to the outer edge of the wheel.

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Vehicle (2002 Chevrolet Corvette) rim cracking, needed to replace all rims.

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Right rear stock rim on a 2002 Corvette coupe is cracked. Car only has 33,000 miles on it. I will have to get a new rim in order to fix the issue.

I own a 2001 Corvette, while getting the tires replaced the dealership told me one of the rims spokes has a crack in it and should be replaced. This crack (which is common in these cars) could break the rim apart and cause a horrible accident.

The chromed wheels on my 2002 Chevrolet Corvette are cracked. All 4 whees are cracked and on one wheel 3 out of five spokes are cracked almost completely through.

I have a 2002 c5 Corvette, the rear rim has a crack in the spoke. I went on Corvette forum to see if others have had this problem. There where several other people that had the same issue. Several had taken there cars to the dealers, some under warranty some not and gm would not replace the rims. This link was actually on the Corvette forum asking people to write to you and possibly get a safety recall started. I only have 39000 miles 0n the car. I feel this is a big safety issue, I didn't notice it until I had new tires put on and the mechanic told me. This could be a very dangerous issue should the rims come apart on the highway. Can you please see if others have reported similar issues, I don't know what it takes for a recall to be issued, but I feel obligated to report it.

The driver side rear wheel on my 2002 Corvette coupe has a crack in 2 of the spokes. I took it in to my chevy dealer (crest Chevrolet), they took pictures and submitted a claim to gm. The gm rep. Had the dealer take the tire off the wheel and see if the cracks go through to the inside and get the factory number off the inside & verify it was a gm wheel. The dealer service rep called me and said gm agreed to pay for half the cost of the wheel. I told the service manager that gm's offer was not satisfactory and I would proceed in filing formal complaints. They fact that these wheels are a problem that gm is aware of has been discussed and documented on the Corvetteforum. Com website. . Read more...

Left rear wheel is cracked at the spoke meeting the rim.

Found stress cracks in rear wheels of 2004 Chevrolet Corvette waiting for dealer to correct the problem don't want to wait for injury, property damage, or death.

2002 Chevrolet Corvette with cracked wheels.

I had a flat tire. While looking for the cause I found that it was a cracked rim. After looking at my other rims I found another one cracked, but not leaking. I have a 2001 chevy Corvette with the y2k style, highly polished, thin spoke design rims. The car has 59,000 miles but the cracked rims only have 55,000 miles. The right rear was the one with the large leaking crack, and the left rear was cracked but not leaking. The front rims do not appear to be cracked at this time. I have ordered four new aftermarket rims to replace my cracked oem gm rims.