Chevrolet Corvette Complaints

5,302 consumer complaints on file.

#11437646October 21, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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. See below for forum sites and discussions! https://www.stingrayforums.com/threads/cracked-windshield-just-cracked-itself.39937/ https://www.stingrayforums.com/threads/cracked-windshield-already.6414/ https://www.corvette7.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9165900 My car only has 11,000 miles on it, has never been driven in the rain and is always covered in my garage when not in use. It also has never been in an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437312October 19, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car has a constant smell of gasoline coming from it, appears to be leaking from the top of the fuel tank located on the drivers side of the vehicle, then it runs down and fills the fuel tank mounting bracket, could possibly leak onto exhaust pipe causing fire underneath the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437174October 18, 2021
AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1. Strong fuel smell when the car is parked in garage. Believe it is coming from top of driver's side fuel tank. Vapor is so strong I'm afraid it will explode. Doesn't matter if tank is full or empty. 2. Seat belt air bag warning light is on in the driver's cluster unit. Car only has 35,000 miles. Don't think this is safe. Will need it checked out ASAP at dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436983October 16, 2021
WHEELS
The front rims are bent
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436289October 11, 2021
WHEELS
Have now experienced, for the FOURTH time, a crack in one of my rear cast aluminum rims on my 2016 limited edition C7R Corvette. Once the rim cracks, it leaks air, slowly to start with but then faster and faster as the crack grows over time. This latest crack is on a rim that I bought for over $1,000 from my local GM/Chevy dealer when they wouldn't do anything for me over a previously cracked rim. Every one of the four cracks have been on the inside of the rear rim with no trauma evidence to be seen as a don't hit curbs or potholes with my car. I drive carefully as evidenced by my getting 19.7 miles per gallon for the life of my car and as much as 27 miles per gallon for a 50 mile stretch. I don't take it racing or abuse it as this was my dream car, one of 500 made for the US market. The local dealer folks admit the rims are defective but say they can't do anything about it because GM says the rims are not defective. The first cracked rim was also examined by a metals professor at Sacramento State who confirmed the rim was defective but said destructive testing would be required to prove that with absolute certainty. I have not agreed to destructive testing and am in possession of the latest cracked rim. Once a rim cracks, I have to get it replaced or fixed as the car is not really usable with a flat tire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11436132October 9, 2021
WHEELS
Both rear wheels cracked. Lost air pressure in tires. Potential catastrophic tire failure while driving. There are many many documented cases. GM denied my claim for reimbursement of replacement wheels. No warnings until the loss of air pressure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435322October 4, 2021
AIR BAGS
Get a intermittent red air bag light on the dash when driving. Not sure if air bag system is working properly. Would affect safety if the air bag malfunctions. Not inspected by anyone, car is for sale.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435425October 4, 2021
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11435136October 1, 2021
WHEELS
Wheel is cracked and car still under warranty and will not be covered for repair
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434762September 28, 2021
STEERING
Still having a problem with the steering column locking on my 1999 Corvette after the first recall was performed. Chevrolet issued a second recall but I never received a notification. the dealer indicated both recalls were closed and I had to pay $600+ to fix the problem. I contacted GM Customer Care for assistance but pretty much got the same feedback that the recall was closed and that there was no financial assistance they would provide, 100% of the cost would be my responsibility. I don't understand how a safety recall can be closed until it is repaired? I'm not sure why consumers have to pay for a design issue that has the potential of causing an accident due to the potential of the steering column locking up while driving! I had no choice but to direct the dealer to perform the repairs so I can drive the car with confidents it won't lockup in the future. Not expecting anything to happen as it seems these types of reported issues fall in favor of businesses and no longer the consumers. Just wanted to post this complaint out of frustration!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434396September 26, 2021
WHEELS
THIS IS AN UPDATE TO COMPLAINT 11432856 RE: WHEEL CRACKING. i HAVE LEARNED THAT GM HAS MADE AVAILABLE A PARAMETER UPDATE TO SOFTEN THE MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL ON THIS MODEL (AUSTENSIBLY TO SOFTEN THE SUSPENSION WHICH WILL POSSIBLY CAUSE FEWER WHEELS TO CRACK EVEN THOUGH THEY DONT ADMIT TO HAVING A PROBLEM). BUT THEY HAVE THE GALL TO CHARGE ABOUT $450 TO PROVIDE, DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THIS BY THE DEALER. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT OVER $400 GETTING 2 WHEELS REPAIRED AND NOW THEY WANT TO MAKE MONEY TO LESSEN THE IMPACT OF A DEFECT. BY CHARGING $450 TO THE CUSTOMER WITH THE DEFECT. THAT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434329September 25, 2021
WHEELS
Right rim is cracked. Mechanic informed me the tire leak is due to cracked rim. Appears like others have the same issue. What’s not known is if the crack is propagating therefore becoming a true safety hazard while driving the vehicle at highway speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433799September 21, 2021
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433543September 19, 2021
AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
ON THE EVENING OF OCTOBER 9, 2020, THE AIR BAG ON MY 2017 CORVETTE Z06 UNEXPECTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN MY FACE BLOCKING MY VIEW WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AROUND 45 MILES PER HOUR AND WITHOUT ME STRIKING ANY OBJECT ON THE TWO-LANE HIGHWAY. I BELIEVE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS DEFECTIVE AND BROKE PUNCTURING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE THAT CAUSED THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION AND FRAME RAILS TO STRIKE THE ROAD SURFACE AND BREAK THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION IN TWO THAT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND STRIKE THE HILLSIDE ALONG THE TWO-LANE ROAD CAUSING OVER $38,854.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY CORVETTE THAT GREW TO $44,000.00. MY CORVETTE HAD NEVER BEEN PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS WHATSOEVER. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT PROCEEDING THROUGH THE COURTS NOW AGAINST GENERAL MOTORS RELATED TO CORVETTE WHEELS CRACKING AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO CORVETTE OWNERS TIRES AND CARS IN VARYING DEGREES. ESIS WHO REPRESENTS GENERAL MOTORS, INVESTIGATED MY DEFECTS CLAIM AND AFTER GENERAL MOTORS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED MY DOCUMENTATION AND PHOTOS ABOUT THE UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, SUSPECTED WHEEL AND SUSPENSION DEFECTS THEY STATED THAT NO DEFECTS EXIST. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS AND HAVE THE RIGHT FRONT CRACKED WHEEL, PUNCTURED TIRE AND BROKEN SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IN STORAGE FOR EXAMINATION TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE CAUSE OF THE SUSPECTED DEFECTS AS STATED. THE UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, CRACKED WHEEL AND SUSPENSION FAILURE CAUSED ME TO STRIKE THE HILLSIDE AND COULD ALSO HAVE CAUSED ME TO COLLIDE AND STRIKE ONCOMING MOTORISTS CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH TO ME AND OTHER MOTORISTS..
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11433303September 17, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift from PARK or REVERSE. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the shift lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433410September 17, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Bad smell of gas while parked in garage. Looked underneath and was leaking fuel. Looked online early c7 corvette 15-18 has a special recall for the fuel receiver and tank because it was leaking. Gm actually extended one of the warranties because of it. Brought my car to the dealer and said it's not covered under the extended warranty that gm gave. I was 18 days out of my bumper to bumper 3yr 36k miles and gm agreed to pay 90% and me 10%.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433201September 16, 2021
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
After starting the vehicle I am unable to shift out of park. This endangers both myself and a passenger if I need to move the car quickly in case of fire or another vehicle or object coming toward me. It also endangers other passengers in vehicles I may be blocking because they are unable to move. There are many other C6 Corvettes with this same problem documented per the Corvette Forum and YouTube.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433110September 15, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a TSB from the Manufacturer under Special Coverage Adjustment: 15682 (Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks). The contact stated while refueling from the above half tank of fuel, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be inspected however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed to continue refueling the vehicle until the dealer was able to lift the vehicle and check for leaks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,290.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433139September 15, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas leak from top of fuel tank that spills over exhaust and fills my garage with fumes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432856September 14, 2021
WHEELS
Add me to the long list of people that have cracked aluminum corvette wheels. I purchased used Aug 11, 2021 without defects being known. After getting a repair on a slow leak puncture by removing the wheel/tire and taking to shop, I was told I have 3 cracks in the inside flange of the 20 inch rear wheel. Upon returning home, I examined the other 3 wheels. The other 20 inch rear also has 3 cracks. Come on NHTSA, dont let GM give you the bull on this about it being potholes. Get a metallurgist on the case and go after both GM and the wheel mfr. Date below was when I learned of the condition.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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