2014 Chevrolet Corvette: Poor frame welds
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Corvette report: poor frame welds. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 18,000 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2014 Corvette in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10884530 (filed 07/13/2016): “Loss of vehicle control while travelling at uniform highway speeds (67 mph) in a slight turn and rain. after crashing, found right rear toe link broken away from knuckle, allowing the right rear wheel to articulate and toe-in/out easily.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10670153 (filed 01/05/2015): “There are already a few reports on the skipping and hopping at low speeds when the wheels are locked all the way left or right while turning. i experienced this on delivery and have owned the car for 9 months. since the cold weather has arrived the issue has g…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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