2002 Chevrolet Corvette wheels problems

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Wheels · 55,000 miles · FL

Noticed a slight vibration coming from rear of car when driving on a paved smooth road at 65 MPH. Upon later inspection, I discovered a 2" long cracked lr wheel the crack is located at the base of one of 5 slender spokes where it connects to the barrel of the wheel. Any retailer who lists this 18" forged aluminum wheel is out of stock as this upgraded wheel was under-designed for the loading that happens to a high performance vehicle. This is a common problem with the c5 corvettes and could result in a catastrophic accident at high interstate speeds.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Wheels · 72,000 miles · OH

Both rear wheels are cracked and will not hold air for more than a day! After contacting general motors about the problem they stated that there are no recall's on these wheels. This is a real safety issue for these wheels can brake at any time.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 34,000 miles · IA

Run flat tire went flat, could not find leak in tire. Found the problem was cracked rim. Since car has never been abused, this is a factory defect. Gm needs to issue a recall to fix this liability, it seems to be a widespread problem involving thousands of c5 corvettes. Proactive recall may save lives !!

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 29,500 miles · AZ

The "active handling" annunciator warning occurs sporadically during driving at 60 - 65 MPH. When this condition occurs, the car swerves right or left and yaws causing some loss of control. The control loss varies per each occurrence, some being more violent than others. I have had a gm trained technician troubleshoot the car with a scan tool and the result was a "steering wheel position sensor" (swps) failure indication on the scan tool. With the engine running and the scan tool connected, the indication of steering wheel angle was zero irrespective of actual steering wheel position. Regardless of actual steering wheel position the indicator showed zero. I have researched your website and have found various service bulletins reflecting this problem. This is a clear safety hazard with respect to this car. It is also clear that the fault is either an engineering or manufacturing defect as there is nothing that a driver could do or input to cause this fault. I am also aware of gm's current publicity regarding their covering up of safety conditions in their vehicles with respect to ignition systems and would like this problem to be addressed and repaired and not covered up. Repeat, this is a definite safely hazard and gm should repair this defect. It is also clear that gm has been put on notice of this safety hazard.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Wheels · 44,082 miles · MO

Took my 2002 corvette into dealer because left rear tire keeps going flat. Was shown where the wheel has three cracks of which one was allowing air to leek. Was advised it needed to be replaced, at my expense of course.they could not tell me how this happen. The car isn't take out in rain or snow and has not hit any wholes.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Wheels · 44,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the spokes on both rear wheels had cracked. As a result, both rear tires would lose air. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or contact the manufacturer. The contact replaced both rear wheels. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Wheels · 29,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the ocntact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack along side the wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the wheel needed to be replaced. The wheel was replaced. The current and failure mielages were 29,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Wheels · 27,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he noticed that the rear driver?s side tire was flat. In addition, both rear wheels were cracked. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 27,000. The consumer noticed the left rear tire was losing air. He took the vehicle to a local shop, to see if there was a hole in the tire. The technician did not see a hole. However, a closer examination revealed, air was leaking through cracks in the wheel, where the spindle attached tot he rim. More cracks were found and both rear rims were cracking in the same fashion. Updated 09/06/12

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Wheels · WI

Lr tire began loosing air (overnight while sitting in my garage), I filled the tire only to find it low again the next day. I took the car to the tire shop expecting to find a nail in the tread, no holes were found in the tire so the technician sprayed his solution on the rim only to find air leaking from a crack in the chrome rim. Further investigation uncovered multiple cracks on the rims at the rear of the car where the spokes attached to the rim. I thought if these rims are in this condition there must be more. This car is in brand new condition 27,000 miles garage kept and well cared for. The manager at palmen's chevrolet sent pictures to chevrolet with an explanation no bruises on the rim no idea of how it happened. I am guessing bad heat treatment, chevrolet told me I am on my own.

Filed Jul 24, 2011 · Wheels · 30,000 miles · FL

Aluminum wheels of speedline manufacture as supplied on gm corvettes exhibit cracks in parts of the structure seriously compromising the safety of the vehicles. Predominant model years affected are the 2002-2004 series. The wheels are identified as the thin-spoke design. The tip of the iceberg can be found in complaints on the "corvette forum". Sometimes failure is referenced by a loss of air pressure dumb luck inspection. Must there be deaths before action is taken?