2019 Chevrolet Corvette: Wheels complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 124 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette that list the wheels component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11729996 (filed 04/08/2026): “Well known and documented failure of 2015-2019 corvette zo6 and grand sport wheels cracking prematurely due to poor manufacturing process. general motors/chevrolet has already publicly admitted liability to avoid court cases already filed. they agreed to offer extended warranty to owners of affected…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689542 (filed 09/24/2025): “Two of the wheels of my 2019 corvette have cracked. gmc has turned this issue over to analytics consulting llc to reimburse those owners that have had a problem with cracked wheels. i submitted a claim for one of the wheels, in july of 2025 and have yet to hear from them. in the mean time i had an…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11684401 (filed 09/02/2025): “The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. the contact stated that air was added two to three days later, and the tire warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure reocc…”
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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