Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% | 35,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 | 125 | 84% | 8,000 miles |
| 2018 | 46 | 90% | 11,000 miles |
| 2017 | 225 | 88% | 15,000 miles |
| 2016 | 59 | 57% | 17,000 miles |
| 2015 | 12 | 18% | 23,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% | 1,000 miles |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% | 13,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% | 2,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% | 2,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% | 53,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% | 12,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% | 20,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% | 50,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | 69,000 miles |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% | 16,000 miles |
| 2002 | 35 | 22% | 37,000 miles |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% | 47,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% | 43,000 miles |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% | 48,000 miles |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1996 | 8 | 18% | — |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
From the day the vehicle was delivered, all four tires were losing air daily. No disclosure of punctures or defects was made by the dealership. After one week, a tire went flat and I purchased new replacement tires. Multiple shops, including Costco, refused to install the tires because they did not have equipment capable of working with carbon fiber wheels. A specialized exotic-car shop (Enzo Auto Center) attempted the installation. During the process, one of the carbon fiber wheels spontaneously ruptured/exploded, causing multiple fractures to the technician's hand and arm. He required emergency medical treatment. After the incident, even an authorized Chevrolet dealership was unable to mount the tires, indicating a possible manufacturing or structural defect in the wheel assembly. …
Front wheels are defective confirmed by certified GM dealership which causes unsafe operation of vehicle. Even though wheels are in pristine condition GM will not cover replacement wheels under their warranty. I spoke with GM about the service bulletins they put out regarding the 2020&2021 castings issues with those wheels causing the same complaints however GM still won't cover their apparent manufacturer's issues with faulty wheel castings. Installing replacement OEM wheels from GM still will cause a significant safety issue with the vehicles irregular wear if tires and steering issues with these oblong wheels. No warning system notifications were prompted by the vehicle just a significant front end vibration also verified by GM corvette technician. Technician video taped wheels on a wheel balancing machine where it is visually apparent they are oblong. …
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. …
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. …
Failure was the right rear wheel cracked in two places causing tire to go flat on highway . A flat tire could cause the vehicle to go out of control in traffic resultion in a serious accident causing injury or death Dealer Bob Huff Chevolet of Wrythville Va diagnosed and confirmed the problem and initially Walmart tire and service attempted to diagnose and fix the tire thinking a nail had beenj picked up causing a air leak but discovered the cracked wheel in two places causing air loss wrs . A new wheel was ordered by Bob Huff Chevy and installed by them. GM is well aware of the cracked wheels and refuse to do anything about it calling the bad wheels a result of road hazards and potholes etc. …
Prior to warranty expiration I took my car to be checked for vibration at highway speed. McMulkin Chevrolet NH told me they had to change the fluid in the transmission. This did nothing for the problem. During this time the drivers side tires would lose tire pressure faster than what is acceptable. At no time did the dealer mention the wheel cracking and warping problem experienced by this model vehicle. A year later I am experiencing excessive air leakage on three wheels. Upon further inspection I have found that the three tires have stress cracks. If I had known about the wheel defect I would have taken action sooner. I find this to be a dangerous safety related policy by GM to not alert the owners of these vehicles to the widespread problem.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2017 (225), 2019 (125), 2016 (59), 2018 (46) and 2002 (35) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 88% of all complaints for the 2017.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Corvette wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Chevrolet Corvette model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Corvette wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles; 94% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rim (56 mentions), followed by the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (5).
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.