NHTSA Complaint #11570126 — 2017 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

My right rear tire developed a slow leak, losing approximately 2 pounds per day. I added air to the tire until I had the opportunity to go to my local Chevrolet dealer, Rick Hendrick Chevy. They inspected the wheels and tires. They found cracks in both rear and the right front wheels. I have read about this situation for several years and had hoped I wasn't going to have this problem. This situation is widespread throughout all seventh generation (C7) Z06 and Grand Sport Corvettes. I know that Chevy dealers are instructed to say they have no knowledge of this issue there are hundreds of cases reported in The Corvette Forum. Several owners sought arbitration through the Better Business Bureau and won. Chevrolet is still blaming drivers for the wheel problems and they refuse to pay for the repairs. The estimate I received on Saturday, February, 3rd, 2024 is $6,226. It's no coincidence that Chevy decided to install forged wheels instead of the cast wheels that are involved in this. If you have the opportunity, have GM provide you with sales numbers for the wheels for the C7 Z06 and Grand Sport. I'm sure you will see a significant difference between those part numbers and those for the Stingray models. Although many owners are buying forged wheels from aftermarket sources in order to avoid the cracking problem again. As far as GM claiming this is a rare occurrence, I ask you read an article in the 2024 edition of "Corvette Magazine 2024 buyers guide on page 99 titled Real World Buy". The article states "As most are aware, GM let down many Grand Sport and Z06 owners. Both wheel designs crack too easily. Usually on the inner rim where there is no support for the 12 inch tunnel". I believe that this issue deserves some investigation by your department. Thank you for your time