Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Chevrolet Corvette owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the TPMS warning light indicated that the rear driver's side tire air pressure was low. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the inside section of the rear driver's side wheel had cracked causing the air leak. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wheel and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on two other vehicles he owns of the same year, make, and model. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the TPMS indicated that the rear passenger's side tire pressure was low. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the inside section of the rear passenger's side wheel had cracked causing the air to leak from the tire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wheel and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on two other vehicles he owns of the same year, make, and model. The failure mileage was 17,000.
The Contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the four tires were replaced. After the tires were replaced, the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The tires were inspected, and the contact noticed that the passenger's side rear tire was leaking air. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The dealer found that the passenger's side rear wheel was fractured. The contact was informed that the wheel might have struck an object causing the failure. The contact denied striking any objects while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 18,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear passenger's side TPMS warning light was illuminated. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the inside section of the rear passengers' side wheel had cracked causing air to leak out the tire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the wheel and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on two similar vehicles he owns. The failure mileage was 18,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear passenger's and driver's rims were cracked. The driver's side rim had one crack and the passenger's side rim two cracks. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer have yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while getting his tires replaced by a tire dealer, the tire dealer informed him that the rear passenger's side rim was cracked in two places. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment and was informed by the dealer that there were two cracks on the rear passenger's side rim and the rim was out of round caused by hitting potholes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,341.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rims were inspected, and the contact became aware that the rims were cracked in five locations. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired, and the rims were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that he became aware that the passenger's side rear tire was lower than usual. The contact inflated the tire however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to be repaired and the contact was notified that the rim was cracked. The rim was not replaced. The contact was unable to reach a representative with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,042. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle and driving slowly over a speed bump; after exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the two rear rims were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
March of 2019: I had unexpected flat tires, one front and one rear. There was no warning nor reason to suspect any damage. Took the car to the shop and had cracked wheels. As most Corvette owners, I pamper this car and would know/remember hitting anything. I replaced the wheels at my expense after getting no help from the Chevrolet dealer. The attached photo shows there was no impact- just a big crack. December 2021: I have one unexpected rear flat tire. Found another crack. Unexpected flat tires without warning is an obvious safety concern for me and anyone around me as I drive. After looking on the internet, there are 100's of complaints about this and multiple class-action lawsuits. This should be forced to be a recall and the government should step in. I am surprised that this has reached this point, as a risk analysis engineer. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 225 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 88% of the model year's 257 complaints. The component named most often is rim (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Chevrolet Corvette wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Corvette wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 15,000 miles, and 89% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.