This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Chevrolet Corvette wheels problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have filed 122 NHTSA complaints about the wheels, typically surfacing around 9,500 miles at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
122
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Corvette | 12 |
| 2016 Corvette | 58 |
| 2017 Corvette | 219 |
| 2018 Corvette | 43 |
| 2019 Corvette (this page) | 122 |
When does it fail?
Of the 122 wheels complaints filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
How fast does it fail?
Cumulative share of the 14 mileage-bearing wheels complaints filed against the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette by each odometer reading. Median failure: 14,500 mi.
10% have failed by5,000 mi
Half the fleet by14,500 mi
90% have failed by24,500 mi
Curve based on owner-reported odometer mileage at the time of complaint. Reflects when owners filed, not when symptoms first appeared. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve.
What stands out
Wheels accounts for 83% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 122 wheels complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Cast aluminum wheels on the 2019 Corvette (especially Z06 and Grand Sport) crack and bend frequently during normal driving, without any evidence of road impact or owner abuse. Cracks appear on the inner barrel, hairline to over an inch long, causing slow or rapid tire pressure loss. Bent rims emerge without collision, often affecting multiple wheels simultaneously. Both failures show up as vibration through the steering wheel and floors, starting around 45–65 MPH and worsening over time. Low tire pressure warning lights are common, and soapy water tests confirm air leaking at the rim.
Owners discover the problem at tire shops and dealerships during routine maintenance. Tire shops report wheels are out of round and cannot be balanced correctly. Dealerships confirm bent or cracked rims but deny warranty coverage, citing road hazards or driver abuse—despite owners stating they avoid rough roads and potholes. Multiple owners have experienced recurrent cracking at the same location even after welding repairs. Online forum research reveals hundreds of complaints, and at least two class action lawsuits have been filed against GM. The company later established an extended warranty program (2024) administered by a third party, but owners report slow claim processing and no completion timeline. Replacement wheels cost $1,100–$1,200 each; owners who switched to forged aftermarket wheels report no recurrence.
Same Chevrolet Corvette wheels reports on nearby years: 2016 · 2017 · 2018
Failure modes owners describe
Cracked wheel rims
Cast aluminum wheels develop hairline and larger cracks, typically on the inner barrel or near the sidewall, without visible impact damage. Cracks range from small hairline fractures to inch-long splits. Owners report discovering them during tire pressure checks, tire shop inspections, or when low-pressure warning lights illuminate.
When: Reported from as early as 3,000 miles up to 34,000 miles; many occur in first year of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Low tire pressure warning light illuminates; Tire loses air pressure gradually or rapidly; Hairline or visible cracks on rim (often on inner barrel); Soapy water test reveals air leak at rim; Recurrence of cracks at same location after repair attempts
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement cost cited as $1,100–$1,200 per rim or $3,600 for a set of four; some owners attempt welding repairs which fail or recur; replacement wheels are the same cast OEM design
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM denies warranty coverage, citing road hazards or driving abuse; two class action lawsuits filed by owners; GM later established extended warranty program administered by Analytics Consulting LLC (2024) but claim processing delays reported; dealerships identify issue as design defect but do not cover under bumper-to-bumper warranty
Bent wheel rims
Wheels become out of round or bent, particularly on the inner barrel, without documented road impact. Multiple rims on same vehicle often bend simultaneously or sequentially. Bending occurs during normal city and highway driving on well-maintained roads.
When: Reported from 500 miles to 13,000+ miles; some recurring yearly
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration at highway speeds (55–75 MPH and above); Steering wheel vibration and shimmy; Vehicle shudders or shakes during acceleration or braking; Wheels cannot be balanced correctly (excess wobble detected on balancing machine); Missing wheel weights on rim; All four wheels affected simultaneously or progressively
Repairs/costs cited: Tire shops and dealers use balancing machines and wheel straightening to confirm; some attempts to straighten fail; replacement with OEM wheels cited at $1,250+ per rim; aftermarket forged wheels mentioned as alternative at ~$6,000 for a set
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM denies warranty coverage and attributes to road hazards, potholes, or 'tracking' (track use); dealerships familiar with issue but unable to cover; no recalls issued despite class action lawsuits; owners report being told problem is 'common' on 2017–2019 Corvette Grand Sport and Z06 models
Tire deflation from cracked/bent rims
Tires lose air pressure as a secondary consequence of cracked or bent rims. Pressures drop from spec (30 PSI) to dangerously low levels (14–20 PSI) within hours or days, despite run-flat tire designs masking the issue until pressure monitored.
When: Concurrent with rim cracks/bends; pressures drop overnight or within 2–3 days of parking
Symptoms owners cite: Tire pressure warning light illuminates; Air loss despite no visible puncture or tread damage; Pressure drops to 14–20 PSI overnight; Air leaking from rim-tire interface (confirmed with soapy water test); Run-flat tires mask deflation until pressure check performed
Repairs/costs cited: Addressed by rim replacement; some owners had tires replaced unnecessarily before rim issue identified; tire shops report tires are undamaged
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Covered under extended warranty program (Analytics Consulting) for eligible claims filed by January 25, 2025, but claim processing stalled as of mid-2025 with no timeline provided
Wheel imbalance and vibration from manufacturing defects
Wheels arrive from factory out of balance or unbalanced, or become unbalanced due to bent/cracked condition. Balancing machines reveal excessive wobble that cannot be corrected. All four wheels on same vehicle often affected.
When: Present at delivery or emerging within first few thousand miles
Symptoms owners cite: Intense vibration at 45+ MPH through steering wheel and floors; Numbness in hands during prolonged highway driving; Visible wobble on wheel balancing machine; Balancing weights missing from factory assembly; Wheels remain unbalanced after dealer re-balancing attempts
Repairs/costs cited: Tire shops perform balancing and alignment checks; no successful balance correction possible if rim is bent; wheel straightening or replacement required
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealerships perform brake rotor replacement, alignment, and balancing as troubleshooting steps before identifying wheel defect; GM declines warranty coverage
Synthesized from 122 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 19 most recent
Driving interstate 75 atlanta speeds70+MPH heavy traffic -- rf michelin pilot sport a/s 3+ 285/30/zr19(94y) DOT 4mlw00ux (2819) purchased 4 new from dealer at delivery -- 24k miles now-- alert system showed rf tire deflating 35 to 0.was able to run on the zr tire to next interstate exit. Tire sidewall was split in multiple places about an 1/2 inch down from rim. On further inspection the rr…
I have 32,800 miles on my 2019 Corvette Grand Sport. Each year during my annual service, I have had to have wheels repaired that were bent. Today, during my regular service, both of my rear wheels were identified as cracked and must be replaced. Cracked wheels on the 2017 to 2019 Corvette Grand Sport and Z06 models is a significant safety issue and needs to be addressed by your organization.…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that on several occasions, the tires started to deflate without warning. The contact then stated that he noticed that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side rims had started to crack. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the driver’s and passenger’s side rims needed to be replaced; however, the…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire low-pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a service station and added air to the tire and proceeded to drive however, the warning light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle to a local tire shop who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a…
The wheels that came with the 2019 c7 zr1 -4 wheels bent multiple times making the car unable to balance all 4 wheels. This makes the car vibrate. I bought a second set of OEM wheels with the same issue happening. The dealer would not cover this issue. My dealer purchased wheel package also denied my claim. The car can not be driven without extreme vibrations. There was no significant incident…
The factory wheels are developing hairline cracks. I have never had this issue in any previous car, factory or aftermarket wheels
Rear Wheels cracked begot flat tire
With 4600 miles on the car on smooth roads here in az I have 2 bent front rims. I have not checked the rears yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet corvette. On several occasions, the contact became aware of hairline cracks to the rear rims due to low tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to ray Chevrolet (716 w summers dr, abbeville, la 70510, (337) 385-9999) to be inspected; however, the dealer was unable to remove the tire from the rim due to its size. The contact was advised to have the vehicle taken…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he added air to the tires however, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated again. The contact stated that he then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a driver's side rear cracked rim. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 122 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Across the 88 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most wheels failures cluster between 5,617 and 16,000 miles, with the median around 9,500. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,617; a quarter make it past 16,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Chevrolet/Corvette.
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