2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Wheelsrim Problems

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. The contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred for two weeks. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and four new tires were ordered. While installing the tires, the mechanic became aware that two rear rims were cracked. The contact stated that one rear rim had two cracks, and the other rear rim had three cracks. The dealer had not recommended repairing the rims. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help because the contact had missed the deadline to have the cracked rims repaired by January 01, 2025. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tires became low on air. The contact noticed that the wheels were cracked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and it was determined that the rear wheels were cracked. The wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The stated that the passenger's side rear tire was continuously loosing air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear passenger’s side rim was cracked. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side front and rear rims were also cracked. The contact was informed that all three rims needed to be replaced. The rims were ordered but were not yet replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear rim was previously replaced in April 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,291.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FLOORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE AND REAR PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES WERE ALSO VIBRATING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER - HIGHWAY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (100 S FORD DR, EL PASO, IL 61738; (309) 270-1847) WHERE THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THE TIRES AND PROVIDE AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE RIM AND REAR PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SIDE RIMS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.*DT*AS*DT*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE: PILOT SUPER SPORT, TIRE SIZE: P335/25/ZR20, DOT: 4M2R00RX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON THE WHEELS. GREGG YOUNG CHEVROLET, INC (17750 BURT ST, OMAHA, NE 68118, (800) 951-5257) DISMISSED THE CONTACT'S CONCERN AND SUGGESTED THAT THE WHEEL WAS POSSIBLY CRACKED WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE. THE DEALER PROMISED A CALLBACK HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET RECEIVED A CALLBACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUE. THE WHEEL WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VADEN CHEVROLET POOLER LOCATED AT 300 OUTLET PARKWAY, POOLER, GA 31322, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SET OF WHEELS WERE BENT. THE DEALER SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO THE MANUFACTURER HOWEVER, THE WHEELS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE WHEELS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,597.