2001 Chevrolet Corvette wheels problems

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Wheels · 192,141 miles · FL

2001 corvette, passenger side front wheel has an approx 3" crack where the spoke meets the rim and runs from where the tire mounts to inside the wheel affected wheel loses 20psi of air per hour.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Steering, Wheels · 65,000 miles · FL

Service steering column locked

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Wheels · 49,977 miles · TX

Cracks observed on rear wheel at point where spoke meets rim.

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Wheels · NY

With 46,920 miles on my 2001 corvette I reported to gm on 4/14/2012 that I noticed cracks in 2 of 5 spokes on the right rear wheel of this car. This is a qf5 polished alum 5 thin spoked wheel. Gm directed me to have an authorized dealer to inspect the concern. I did that and the answer from the gm dealer was " there is a problem however there is nothing we are going to do for you other than sale you a new wheel". I asked the dealer if this car was safe to drive and their comment was that they have no way of knowing how deep the cracks were so they were no committal as to my question. My gm complaint file number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 12, 2012 · Wheels · 75,000 miles · CA

First incident happened a couple years ago. Now again, I thought that I had a flat tire but actually, my car's rim cracked and all the air leaked out. Does chevrolet do something about this? I haven't driven over any bad potholes... Just all of a sudden, wheel cracks...

Filed May 13, 2008 · Wheels · 40,000 miles · SC

Flat tire, cracked rim caused tire to lose all air while parked, no abuse rim cracked due to faulty casting,if failure were to occur could cause serious injury or death. Replaced rim at my expense because warranty expired and gm would not offer replacement.

Filed Apr 24, 2008 · Wheels · 100,508 miles · TX

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.

Filed Apr 26, 2007 · Wheels · 42,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Jul 19, 2006 · Wheels · 45,000 miles · AZ

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

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Wheels · VA

After browsing a corvette enthusiast's web site I was made aware of a flaw with the 2000-2004 polished wheels that came on base and convertible models. I inspected my car upon arriving home and found that indeed my vehicle too was affected there are 2 large stress cracks in the rear driver wheel.