2015 Chevrolet Corvette: Wheels complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette that list the wheels component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11623627 (filed 11/05/2024): “The factory supplied oem gm wheels on this vehicle are cracking in the rims. this is not due to striking any road hazards whatsoever, there is simply a manufacturing defect within the wheel itself. my vehicle is a 2015, but only has 23000 miles on it. my rear left tire developed an air leak which w…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11546302 (filed 09/25/2023): “I currently have a cracked but now welded rim that is off my 2015 z06 corvette. this rim is cracked due to a manufacture defect. this is now a known issue and yet to be resolved but this is definitely a safety issue when driving down the road.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11539684 (filed 08/20/2023): “I own a 2015 corvette z06 and i had new tires put on last week and the shop found a crack in the rear passenger side wheel. i had to buy a replacement wheel before i could drive it again, since it could have lost air in the tire at any time, which is not safe. this is a common problem with this ve…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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