Chevrolet Corvette Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Corvette across 25 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (224). The words owners use most often: “rear wheel” (21% of reports).
- 553wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 61%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 115 of 553 complaints (21%)
- Grand sport: mentioned in 80 of 553 complaints (14%)
- Wheels cracked: mentioned in 42 of 553 complaints (8%)
- Leaking air: mentioned in 37 of 553 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical wheels repair on the Chevrolet Corvette at $1,250, and half of them between $880 and $2,350.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 415 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 553 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Corvette wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2024 Corvette | 3 | 14% | — |
| 2023 Corvette | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Corvette | 1 | 8% | 35,000 |
| 2020 Corvette | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2019 Corvette | 124 | 84% | 8,506 |
| 2018 Corvette | 45 | 88% | 10,259 |
| 2017 Corvette | 224 | 88% | 15,000 |
| 2016 Corvette | 59 | 57% | 17,363 |
| 2015 Corvette | 12 | 18% | 20,750 |
| 2014 Corvette | 3 | 5% | 859 |
| 2013 Corvette | 5 | 6% | 13,000 |
| 2011 Corvette | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Corvette | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Corvette | 1 | 0% | 8 |
| 2006 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2005 Corvette | 2 | 0% | 35,075 |
| 2004 Corvette | 1 | 0% | 69,400 |
| 2003 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 16,000 |
| 2002 Corvette | 35 | 22% | 37,000 |
| 2001 Corvette | 16 | 8% | 49,977 |
| 2000 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 1999 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 1998 Corvette | 6 | 2% | 71,295 |
| 1997 Corvette | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Chevrolet Corvette. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I went to the Chevy Dealer for service and to investigate a tire that keeps losing air. The dealership advised that the 2 rear wheels both have cracks that are consistent with a known problem in this model vehicle. They also documented that the two front wheels have bends also associated with a…
I own a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette with approximately 17,748 miles. The vehicle developed a significant vibration/ride-quality issue and was inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealer. The dealer determined that all four factory wheels were bent/deformed and recommended replacement of the wheels and…
At 23000 miles the right rear wheel cracked. I have a 2023 Corvette stingray HTC with the 20" wheels. The option code for this original GM wheel is Q8Q, "20" rear carbon flash painted aluminum wheels with machined edge". This is a common problem and has been reported by many corvette owners on…
Multiple Wheels (9) have been replaced and multiple tires. Have had to repair each of these wheels upwards of 20+ times and itâs not allowed legally after 3 cracks per wheel. Safety issue as tires would blow out or go flat in short time. Yes, been inspected multiple times by dealers, GM and told…
Cracked (chrome) wheels on 2017 Corvette Grand Sport at 30228 miles. The tire icon appeared on the driver information display. Passenger side rear tire. After inflating the tire I took it to my dealer, Jorns Chevrolet where I purchased it brand new. Jorns is a leading Corvette dealer in Wisconsin…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Corvettes have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 553 owner complaints about wheels for the Chevrolet Corvette. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Corvette wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix wheels problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $880 and $2,350), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “rear wheel”, in 115 of 553 complaints, followed by “grand sport” (80).
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