2016 Chevrolet Corvette: Wheels complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette that list the wheels component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11639504 (filed 01/29/2025): “Overview: beginning sometime in 2020, the coating of the rearview inside mirror began to degrade and lose its reflective capability. by [xxx] visibility through the mirror was so bad that i had to have it replaced by the local chevy dealership. because it was out of warranty, i had to pay $453.93 ou…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11639515 (filed 01/29/2025): “Overview - november 2022, my 2016 covette stingray vibrated badly at highway speeds, that i took it into the sunrise chevrolet buick gmc dealership in collierville, tn to investigate the cause. they made videos showing 3 of the 4 wheels (not tires) were warped. this is my second car (rarely driven),…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11555794 (filed 11/18/2023): “Normal driving - about 69,000 miles. rear wheel rim developed cracks in inner bead lip causing complete loss of inflation.…”
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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