Chevrolet Corvette Complaints (2019)

148 consumer complaints on file.

#11584199April 20, 2024
WHEELS
The low tire presure dash indicator indicated that the right rear tire was low (17 psi). The tire shop found that the inner flange of the wheel had cracked, resulting in a leak and a safety issue. The vehicle has only 18K miles and is not driven hard or raced. Could this be a safety recall issue?0
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578014March 18, 2024
WHEELS
I have had 2 wheels crack before 14000 miles. No track driving or racing. This happened under normal driving conditions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559611December 11, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Both headlights when out with only 9500 miles. Bulbs replaceed 12/9/23 DeLillo Chevrolet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543678September 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Shuddering occurs at speeds between 25-75 mph. GM has s TSB #18- NA-355. This bulletin accurately describes what I was experiencing. They know that there is a problem with their 8 speed automatic transmissions, but will not tell consumers about it. There should be a recall to fix all of the vehicles effected during the time of defective transmission fluid..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542830September 6, 2023
WHEELS
Purchased the vehicle with 7944 miles, currently has around 11,000. One of the tires was leaking air so had an auto repair shop look at all the tires and rims. THREE of the rims are cracked. I am not driving the vehicle for safety reasons. It is not safe to drive with a cracked rim. I did not hit any road hazards or pot holes. The rims appear to be defective and after 11,000 miles should not have damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542792September 5, 2023
WHEELS
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521241May 9, 2023
TIRES
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Pilot Super Sport ZR, Tire Size: P285/35/ZR20, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound outside of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were inspected and it was determined that the rear driver’s side inside tire sidewall was split, and all four tires were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513816March 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shuttering/noticeable vibration while cruising. Dealer replace transmission fluid and shuttering resolved. However, upon initial 1st and 2nd gear engagement on the first drive of the day, the transmission hesitates and aggressively lunges forward at a higher speed than anticipated. Not safe, normal or desirable. This is a known problem that the dealer knows about but what is the resolution/fix to the issue? No warning lights have been displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512152March 16, 2023
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506632February 10, 2023
WHEELS
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501172January 10, 2023
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498426December 21, 2022
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498091December 19, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496462December 7, 2022
WHEELS
Rear Wheels cracked begot flat tire
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493569November 14, 2022
WHEELS
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?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487250September 30, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482095August 30, 2022
WHEELS
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 NHTSA 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).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11468227June 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle : 2019 Grand Sport Corvette Here’s what happened On or about Oct 14, 2021 I was driving on a multi-lane highway in an 50 mph zone, when the following occurred: -brakes suddenly slammed full-on, then immediately released …e.g., on/off in 0.25 of a second -windshield-wipes made one swish across the windshield -dashboard switched over to night mode -hands-free phone button lights on steering wheel turned off and would not function -hands-free phone function on display screen would not function properly -false maintenance warnings appeared on dash-display e.g. have rear axle checked and have restraint system checked -I stopped the car and turned it off. When I restarted the car everything was normal again! Note: this car does NOT have any automated braking systems. GM Canada and the GM Dealership have been unable to determine the cause of the above incident nor duplicate in during road-tests.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11467614June 5, 2022
WHEELS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456599March 14, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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