I had 2 rear 2019 corvette grand sport oem wheels crack, and leak air requiring expensive replacement, I also have the other 2 original wheels now bent. The dealer in terryville ct was notified, but gm denied the claim - I still have these wheels for inspection driving on bent or cracked wheels is a hazard since they could fail at speeds - there is no warning or symptoms until the low air light comes on
2019 Chevrolet Corvette wheels complaints
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I purchased this 2019 corvette grand sport on 3/6/2023. After I had driven it a little over 300 miles the tire statred to lose air (got a low air pressure warning). Filled it with air and got another warning again. Took the wheel off the car and inspected tire and rim. Found a weld repair had been done with another crack in the rim that look like someone tried to repair that crack. No I'm stuck without a car to drive.
On 12/30 had a tire losing air visited discount tire to see if tire had a leak the showed me 2 cracks on the actual wheel. Discount tire stated my wheel must be replaced. I have read on various corvette forums hundreds of c7 owners with the same issue the wheels appear to defective. I went to dealer and purchased new wheel for $1100 for one wheel I contacted gm to try to get reimbursed and they said nope!!! There is a class action law suit still pending
On 1/10/23 I visited discount tire at 520pm my driver side rear tire has had a slow leak for 2 days so I was getting the tire checked out. The tech called me over and showed me a crack on rim he sprayed with soapy water and it bubbled he said your tire is fine the leak is coming from your cracked wheel I called my local dealership and they stated they will get back with me. I have read hundreds of complaints on corvette forums where owners are having the same issues.. Gm selling defective wheels...... Even a class action lawsuit still being settled.
I have 32,800 miles on my 2019 Corvette Grand Sport. Each year during my annual service, I have had to have wheels repaired that were bent. Today, during my regular service, both of my rear wheels were identified as cracked and must be replaced. Cracked wheels on the 2017 to 2019 Corvette Grand Sport and Z06 models is a significant safety issue and needs to be addressed by your organization. GM should be forced to replaced all of these poorly engineered wheels before someone is killed or injured in an accident when the wheels fail.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that on several occasions, the tires started to deflate without warning. The contact then stated that he noticed that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side rims had started to crack. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the driver’s and passenger’s 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 and the vehicle was taken back to Rim Pro where the rear driver’s and passenger’s 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 for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.
Rear Wheels cracked begot flat tire
My corvette developed a cracked wheel. We took it to the Dealership that put new tires on a week ago because the low air alarm came on. They informed me the wheel was cracked and denied damaging it when putting on the new tires. “It just happens” was their claim. Now we learn there is a class action lawsuit because so many generation C7 Corvettes are suffering unexplainable wheel failures. GM is denying warranty claims and it’s costing the car owners thousands of dollars to replace wheels. The wheel I need is going to be $1200 and will likely be yet another OEM wheel prone to the same problem. Should this not be something in your agencies purview to investigate?
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.
My factory wheel cracked in two places while traveling to the Corvettes at Carlisle event. I have a little over 18000 miles on my car at this point. I have taken great care of my car and have not hit and rough potholes or obstacles in the road. I have not “tracked” my car either. I have read about many other Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport owners who have suffered the same cracked and bent rim issues with the stock GM supplied wheels. Apparently the wheels are faulty as reported by hundreds of dissatisfied owners. The cracked wheels fail to hold air pressure causing a safety situation while driving at highway speeds. I understand that there is a current class action lawsuit in progress. I feel that GM should stand by their product and replace these inferior wheels with safer, more sturdy ones..especially for the price we paid for the vehicle. At this point, the consumers need the federal safety agency to help us with this situation as GM has refused to accept any responsibility at this point. They blame the consumer’s driving habits as a reason for the issue….not the obvious faulting manufacturing of the wheel. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing your response. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Both rear wheels bent. No damage to tires. Damage caused by normal driving on surfaced roads. Several unmarked bridge transitions and minor potholes. Damage detected when wheels were checked with laser on Hunter Road Force balancer. Front wheels were OK.
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.
2019 Corvette Grand Sport August 2021 - Driver side rear wheel cracked losing pressure rapidly making continued driving dangerous. Instructed by a local dealership to drive at minimum speed to the dealership to prevent the degradation and potential catastrophic failure of the wheel and/or tire. Drove to a local dealership where the wheel was inspected and confirmed to be cracked. Wheel was replaced with a new OEM GM Corvette wheel. January 2022 - Passenger side front wheel cracked losing pressure rapidly making continued driving dangerous. Immediately drove the vehicle home and parked it until I could confirm the problem. Have not driven it since and will being the process of replacement within the week (01/30/2022).
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 to 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.
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.
During routine service at my Chevy dealership, both passenger side wheels were bent (out-of-round), requiring repair, at 20,793 miles. This is the send time the passenger rear wheel was found to be bent, requiring repair.
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. Per the dealership, the bent wheels are not covered under warranty and the problem is the result of normal wear-and-tear. However, I found numerous complaints on the internet stating GM made the wheels with inferior material that is "cast, rather than forged, and is of insufficient strength to withstand the torque and power input from the drivetrain," I am now scared to drive the car because the bent wheels or a safety hazard and will more than likely start to crack which could result in causing a wreck. At this time the only way to correct the failure is to purchase new wheels if I wish to continue to drive the car and prevent from being a safety hazard or causing a collision.
The front rims are bent
OEM wheels fail. Thousands of online reports of 2015-2019 Corvette C7 Grand Sport and Z06 models wheels cracking without incident. My wheel is available for inspection. Safety was risked by having a wheel crack, loose air pressure and fail under normal operating load, potentially causing a crash. This issue has been reported to GM, has countless incidents also reported and can be easily confirmed at any dealer. My vehicle is currently at the dealer and has been inspected by their professionals. No symptoms prior to failure. No other damage has been noted or reported by the dealership to this wheel or tire.
Vehicle has 6900 miles on it, started to vibrate badly while driving on highway. Car has not been in any accidents and carefully driven. Dealer says the two rear wheels are bent.This could lead to cracking of wheels and/or loss of control of the vehicle. Vehicle is still under 36 month/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. GM will not cover cost to replace and assumes no responsibility.
The rim cracked from the outside edge and progressed until air begin to leak. The dealer will not replace the rim unless you bought a tire and rim policy. But the manufacture of the tire does warrantee the tire and the dealer knows that to be the case. So the dealer knows the rims are the problem. I have researched and many others have the very same problem with their Corvette rims cracking until air is lost. These rims are definitely improperly designed and they should be recalled.
In February 2021, my Chevy dealer service department found that both of my rear wheels were bent and had to be repaired. My Corvette had 13,319 miles on it and I had never run off road or hit a major pot hole to cause this level of damage. The service technician said that this was 'common' on 2017 to 2019 Corvette Grand Sport and Z06 OEM wheels. Additionally, the wheels would probably 'crack' in the future and need to be replaced. I find this totally unacceptable that GM (Chevy) would design and manufacture defective wheels on a sports car, or any of their vehicles.
Upon tire change, 3 cracks noted in right passenger wheel. Problem diagnosed at Discount Tire (1475 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209) on 6/5/2021. No known obvious road hazards or incidents that could have explained wheel fractures. Due to severity of wheel cracks, it was not even safe to drive home from Discount Tire (per the technicians there). There was concern for eminent wheel failure that would risk loss of control of car and injury to self/others. Car was left there until new wheel can be ordered and shipped. Upon review of internet, this is a recurring problem owners of this model of Corvette have been reporting. There is concern for design issues, wheel selection, and tire selection leading to repeated wheel failures. More wheel failures are expected in the future raising concerns for potential safety risks.
I purchased new tires for my 2019 corvette grand sport and when the tire shop removed my old tires I was informed that (3) of the wheels were cracked and (1) rear wheel was cracked in two places. I had no choice but to purchase a set of (4) new wheels with only 32,430 miles on the car.
Car was taken to a local dealer to have 4 new tires installed. Upon installation the dealer discovered both rear rims were cracked (1 could not hold air) and one front rim was bent. The dealer will not cover the wheels and my wheel insurance will not cover anything but oem parts. I secured forged wheels as I am concerned about my safety by replacing the same rims that came with the car. The car was stationary when the problem was discovered. I am afraid to drive the car with the oem wheels. Gm is claiming driving behavior and/or potholes. I have been driving corvettes on and off since 1986 and never had any cracked rims. In all that time my driving habits have not suddenly changed. Secondly, it is highly unlikely that I would have three defective rims all at the same time simply due to pot holes. After conducting research my strongest belief is that since the rim is cast and not forged it lacks the strength need for a performance vehicle and that the cracks are fatigue cracks which occur over time. Further, there is no sensor or warning system to let you know the cracks are present. In addition, the problem is magnified in that the cracks are on the inside of the rim and not visible when looking at the wheel. It is my belief that there will be fatalities attributable to this defect. I am uploading everything I sent to my insurer who informed me that they cannot cover after market wheels, even though they were less expensive. Ps: I cannot tell from your file upload if both files were loaded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an intense vibration throughout the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer coastal chevrolet cadillac nissan (8519 ocean hwy suite 1, pawleys island, sc 29585, (843) 894-008) where it was diagnosed with needing the four wheels needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.*dt
When taking the car out for a test ride I noticed the tire pressure light was on. Dealer said it was because of the weather. I purchased the car and a few days had passed and the light was still active. I took it back to the dealer numerous times to rectify the situation. After numerous attempts the service department inspected further and realized my wheel was bent and cracked. After some research I had found numerous complaints about the c-7 corvettes, specifically the grand sport and z06 models where this happens all the time due to the wheels not being forged.
I purchased my vehicle in october of 2019. On, or about january 4, 2021, my right rear wheel started to lose air. I assumed that the tire needed to be repaired or replaced. I took my vehicle to a tire shop and they could not find anything wrong with the tire. After further investigation, a hair-line crack was discovered in the wheel. There was no indication of an impact, or damage on the surface of the wheel ( on the inside the wheel nor the outside of the wheel). My car is under warranty, so I took the vehicle to nelson hall chevrolet in meridian for replacement under warranty. I was informed by the service technician that she had to get approval from general motors before they could replace the wheel on my vehicle. General motors refused to replace the wheel on my vehicle. I called general motors myself and filed a complaint and to appeal their decision not to replace my wheel. After repeated attempts, general motors still refused to replace the wheel on my vehicle. I have a vehicle that is under warranty, that I can not enjoy because of general motors' refusal to honor the warranty on my vehicle. Please note, that I have not been in an accident, nor is there any damage on the surface of the wheel. This is a factory or a design defect...I keep the vehicle in my garage.
I have less than 5000 miles on my 2019 corvette zo6 and because of a vibration I had my tires and rims checked for balancing. I found out the drivers front and both rear rims must be bent that was detected on the balancing machine. I have not hit any potholes and have been very careful as this is my dream car. Of course I'm very disappointed especially after reading several other owners with similar problems!
Ii noticed uneven and excessive tire wear so I took my 2019 corvette grand sport in and the technician pointed out cracks in both rear wheels, at about 15,000 miles of normal driving. I had the tires replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. Afterwards the tires would not maintain air pressure so I had to replace the wheels.
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