A class-action lawsuit filed against General Motors over issues related to the cast alloy wheels on certain C7 Corvette Grand Sport and C7 Corvette Z06 models has been allowed to proceed after the automaker sought to have the suit thrown out.
This lawsuit was filed against GM in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and includes 18 plaintiffs. These owners claim the cast alloy wheels on 2015-2019 model year C7 Corvette Z06 and 2017-2019 model year C7 Corvette Grand Sport cars are prone to warping, deforming and cracking. The plaintiffs also say they have had to pay $1,000 or more to replace wheels once they bend, but the replacement wheels are equally as defective as the originals that came with their vehicle. This suit is one of a handful that has been filed against GM over this widespread issue in the past couple of years.
GM sought to have this lawsuit dismissed as the wheel defects mentioned in the suit are apparently a design defect rather than a manufacturing defect, and are thus not covered by the vehicle’s factory warranty. The automaker also says the problem is not its fault, placing blame on the owners for their driving style and for running over large potholes. Additionally, GM told the judge that certain plaintiffs’ cars were not within their factory warranty period when the cars were brought to dealerships for repairs, according to Car Complaints, nullifying their claims.
Despite this, the judge is allowing the case against GM to proceed. The judge also ruled in the plaintiffs’ favor regarding claims related to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which GM attempted to have thrown out as there were are not the usual required 100 plaintiffs in the case. The case is allowed to move ahead based on claims related to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, express and implied warranty, consumer protection and injunctive relief.
Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter has previously addressed this widespread issue, even providing feedback to owners in an online forum discussing the matter. Juechter said in the post that pressure cracks can form in the wheel if the driver hits potholes and other deformities on the road, which can then weaken the wheel and cause it to bend and warp as they drive down the road.
“Since it is hundreds or thousands of miles after the damaging event, the driver often can’t remember hitting anything that would justify a crack in the wheel,” Juechter said in the post. “I have actually experienced this myself.”
We’ll provide an update on this latest C7 Corvette wheel lawsuit as it moves through the courts.
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GM May now have to admit that in trying to save weight and dollars they have damage the Corvette name. I think it would be interesting to know if in testing the pre-production cars at locations around the country how many wheels failed during the road tests.
I have a 2019 grand sport that had a cracked wheel, passenger side rear. I contacted GM and told them. They told me they accepted no responsibility. At the time my car had less than 10m or around 10m on it. I’d like to know how I can be a part of that lawsuit as well. Thanks in advance.
I have a 2019 Grand Sport, 17,000 miles and my passenger rear rim is cracked. I want to get in on this lawsuit and show up on court day to let the idiots know they are doing more harm to the Corvette name then this is lawsuit worth. These rims are defective.
I also have 2019 grand sport I have had 3 in less then 3 months . Would like to know how to get in on the lawsuit
Hi, did you ever find out how to join lawsuit for cracked/bent rims?
Thanks
Paul
For GM to try to wriggle out of their responsibility by identifying this as a design defect, is despicable.
The Corvette is a product of the ENTIRE process, including design. They direct it, test it, own the process and its results. In this example, they neglected to make the C7 wheels a sturdy enough design; C5 and C6 wheels have been holding up to our potholed roads for decades. In effect, GM is selling out their good Corvette name. BAD IDEA! If they take proper care of their customers by doing the right thing (without being FORCED to do the same by the courts), they build loyalty and even new customers can buy with confidence.
It’s a shame that a multi-billion dollar American company (GM) doesn’t care about their own customer’s and products, my C7 Grandsport rims have all cracked at 10k miles I have a friend that has cracked 12 sets Yes 48 rims lucky for him he purchased the tire warranty, I dought if I get another Corvette anytime soon.
How do I join in with the class action lawsuit? My 2019 GS currently has 3 bent wheels, 1 front, 2 rear. 🤬🤬🤬
Same thing with my 2017 GS, 12k miles and 3 bent rims.
I have two rear wheels that cracked same hair crack I would like to be refunded or get two good wheels
Hi, did you ever find out how to join lawsuit for cracked/bent rims?
Thanks
Paul
I searched for the attorney offices (I believe there are two?) handling the case and reached out via their “contact us” link. An attorney replied and sent me a form to complete. I did but haven’t heard back and that’s been months.
Can you send me that attorney info?
Thanks.
This is happening to me as well – can you send me the info too please!
For GM to try to wriggle out of their responsibility by identifying this as a design defect, is despicable. The design of the product is just as important as the manufacture; and the customers who are expected to absorb the cost of the defective Wheels have no say in the design process of course.
If the C7 wheels are junk, it doesn’t matter if they are junk because of bad design or bad manufacture. The key word is, junk. Only GM can fix it, so they should acknowledge the deficiency, own up to the fact that it was a result of their processes, and make whole their customers if they plan to stay in business.
The Corvette is a product of the ENTIRE process, including design. They direct it, test it, own the process and its results. In this example, they neglected to make the C7 wheels a sturdy enough design; C5 and C6 wheels have been holding up to our potholed roads for decades. In effect, GM is selling out their good Corvette name. BAD IDEA! If they take proper care of their customers by doing the right thing (without being FORCED to do the same by the courts), they build loyalty and even new customers can buy with confidence.
You fail to mention that this problem has existed with the C6 also.
Moderator, please delete my first comment, and this, my third comment. Keep only my longer second comment. Thank you, Andy
GM, your CEO is leading you down the same path as many other formerly great automotive companies that have since disappeared into history.
Due to the ever-increasing demise of gm’s integrity, it’s upper-level mismanagement, and it’s empty showrooms, there’s no longer much to comment about on this site.
I hope that GM owes up to this defect. Not only do they not owe up to the defects, they requested a return of the damaged wheel or required you to pay an additional fee if you retained the damaged wheel, in order to purchase a replacement wheel. I assume that so you would have no evidence in a lawsuit.
There is no smoke and mirrors with requesting the original rim. This is common practice. There is a core charge not just on a Corvette rim but every other rim GM sells over the counter or through service. And TBH..the core charge for a Corvette rim is like $50 so if you want the old one back just pay the core charge and keep your evidence.
After hearing about this and talking to owners with the issue I went with the Z51 Corvette and NOT the Grand Sport or Z06. Google car and driver long term corvette grand sport for a good article on the issues they had with the wheels.
I have 2019 Grand Sport with the Z06 pkg. only 10,000 miles . I drive it like a baby !!! When my rear tire all of a sudden started leaking air , I brought it in to find 2 inner rim cracks like everyone else . There is NO WAY that the car hit ANYTHING , including potholes hard .
Is there a place to sign or add my name to the Class Action Suit . You pay as much as we did , and a Honda Civic has mor reliable rims than these !!!
Looking at discussions of this on Corvette Forum, the cure is forged wheels, which are a good deal more expensive than the OE wheels (which have been on back order from time to time, exacerbating owner dissatisfaction).
Once the issue showed up, GM should have paid for such replacement wheels and should have changed the spec for cars produced after that date. The cost to install appropriate wheels from the get-go would have been less than dealing with litigation, I suspect.
Corvette owners are a notably loyal bunch, and GM probably was making a good deal of money on these upscale models of the C7. GM should be taking care of its customers; one suspects that some financial guys made the decision to kick this can down the road for a short term gain.
I’ve had to replace rr cracked wheel and think I have at least one more that is warped. I also had a c5 with 78,000 miles-never a wheel issue.
3000 miles on my 2019 and one bent wheel.
The Pinto was a design flaw. What a poor response by GM on their flagship product. Blame engineers and then the owners for driving it on the road.
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I had 2 ZO6’s one a 16, and one 19, had to have wheels replaced on both, cost me thousands, and not even a “sorry “ from GM!
GMs fall down the rabbit hole of greed is not new but rather a gradual slippery slope. My first new car was a 59 Chevy Impala 283ci 185hp 3spd. Bought from Brigance Chevrolet in Illinois. Drove and raced it like I stole it without a single problem. I stepped up to a 66 Nova SS. 327ci L79. I drove and raced this car the same way and again without a single problem. Bought a new 68 RS/SS 396ci 350hp Turbo400 trans. from Brigance, same as the others. Drove and raced it the same as the others with never a problem. Along with these daily drivers I had a partner with a 61 Impala 348ci. 280hp 4spd. trans. who drove and raced it without a single problem. Later we put a 409ci. 409hp in the 61 and never had a problem with that. I bought a zero street miles 66 SS Chevelle and put an OEM L88 427ci to race in the UDRA pro-stock circuit. Again with no problems. NEVER BLEW ANY OF THESE ENGINES nor did we ever have a part failure. Now fast forward from 1972 to 2007, marriage and kids. I bought a new 2007 Saturn Sky Redline. What the hell happened to GM quality? Several chronic inherent defects. The only answers I can come up with are over anxious engineers who forgot about Murphys Law and Unintended Consequences brought about by penny pinching by the corporate bean counters and the lack of adequate severe road testing. Todays car companies don’t want to face that they are now exposed by the era of the internet which gave us Consumer Forums that records the experiences of any and all the owners. Car companies that have the crust to lie and deny when at a glance you can see the entire quality picture, should face charges of perjury.
My 2016 zo6 with 7800 pampered miles went in to have a screw removed from a tire and I learned I had three bent rims and one defective, oblong tire? You would think for a hundred grand GM could have put better rims on these cars. The defective Michelin is another story.
In short, a poor design.
Of the four owners, I have known with a Cracked wheel, the cracks were on the rear wheel inside rim and were Chrome.
They were made in Mexico, also.
Problem is, when you place -1.5 degrees of Camber on a 20×12 wheel you have most of the weight on the inside edge of the extremely wide 335/25ZR20 run flat tire! I have personally verified this myself by looking at tire wear pattern on dozens of tires.
You end up having the cords showing up on the inside two inches of said tire.
This condition has happened to me on my 2017 and 2019 Grand Sports even though I had my dealer align my wheels to the minimum specified Camber and proper toe after 3,000 miles. My wheels have been Black but no cracks yet.
GM probably knows this but won’t admit for obvious reasons.
Funny, we never hear of these facts!
This all boils down to poor design and the fact they should have been forged wheels.
Bean”counteritis” for sure! Too many excuses GM.
I also had 3 rims that were bent. I surely like to know how to get in on that suit to be reimbursed.
So did I would love to be included in this suit
I have a 2018 Zo6 with 6,000 miles on it I have a cracked right front rim. I would like to be included in this lawsuit also
I also had 3 bent rims on my 2017 grand sport. With only 8000 miles on it, I sure like to know how to be a part of that lawsuit to be reimbursed.
Joe,
Check with Keith at Corvette Blogger, he may know.
Wow, three bent rims! Sheesh!
I owned a 2006 Z-51 convertible from 2007-2018 and put 120,000 miles on it with no wheel issues. I currently have a 2018 Grand Sport convertible that I bought new in April 2019 that I’ve put 17,700 miles and have had to replace the right front wheel for a bent hub and the right rear for a significant crack. GM should man up, use a better wheel and replace all defective wheels under warranty.
I have a 2019 Grand Sport that I have replaced one bent rear wheel already. Taking it into the shop for the front to be checked as I have a vibration that comes and goes in 1-2 second intervals. I’ve had this issue since new, road forced balanced the wheels and replaced all four tires under 6 K miles and re-road forced and the problem continues. Goes into the shop next week as there is no excuse for this degree of poor quality in a 80K car. How can one join the law suit?
Bad design on the wheel…you select track mode in the streets hitting a pothole you crack a wheel because od stiff suspension on track mode. You might bent a wheel on sport mode.
Dont drive in sport or track mode and never tracked my car. Tour mode only, 30lbs and Continental Extremes Sport tires.
With all the precautions listed, I still end up with three bent wheels causing imbalance. I’ve replaced two at this point and looking for chrome forged for replacements under 6K.
I have a 2019 GS with chrome wheels and live in PA. I bent two on a trip to NC and bent three on a trip to OH. These wheels are junk, GM knows it, and refuses to address the problem. My insurance covered mine both times but I’m out the deductible. It’s like you’re afraid to drive the car for fear of bending the wheels!
2017 Grandsport have replaced driver back and passenger front really disappointed
Man, I know THAT feeling. Aftermarket wheels are in our future!
How can I stay in touch with the law firm handling this?
Just had a wheel shop tell me 2 of 4 rims warped and not repairable. Said there is a service bulletin that says don’t use track mode as it makes problems worse. Why would anyone buy a Z06 without track mode? My 3rd C7. Will be switching brands next purchase.
Burgie,
Really sad and frustrating! You’d think they’d put the proper equipment on such a Vehicle.
There is also a problem with the rear Alignment geometry on the C7, too.
Check with the Chevy Dude or the folks at Corvette Blogger.
Strange, the thumbs up go away as soon as you click it!
Seating at a Chevy dealership waiting for my 2019 ZO6 to get new tires and a front end alignment done . Was just told my wheels are bent. I had no vibrations or visible cracks, or any other issues. While waiting and searching the internet I was surprised to find all the issues with these wheels. How do I join the lawsuit!
That’s what I want to know as well. In a matter of 6 months, I’ve had five (5), that’s right, 5, bent wheels on my 2019 GS. And they’re chrome. The wheels are a poorly engineered product.
I just read on a gm ad that on the new vets those wheels are specified as forged. That looks like a confession to me.
I had three rims replaced on 2019 z06
I’m an owner of a 2017 Grand Sport. All 4 of my OEM wheels bent with less than 4k miles on the car, going over a bump on the Interstate that I’ve been over countless times in other vehicles without a thought. I’m now at 16k miles and discovered that my rear wheels are cracked, and only because one has a slow leak as a result. One wheel has 2 cracks and no leaks. One has 3 cracks and will bleed about 1psi per day. I can’t recall hitting anything in recent months and had the tire not gone low, I probably would have never known until I replace the tires again. GM knows this is their fault and they’re leaving the buyers of their pinnacle product to pay for their poor engineering work. They really should be ashamed, but as owners of C6 Z06s with dropped valves will tell you, GM only cares about their pockets.
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This is my last GM car, since they neglected there responsible.
I had to replace the wheels on my 2019 grand sport at about 18,000 miles, both rear wheels were cracked. Got the runaround from the dealership and gm corporate. Finally was told the warranty would not cover,
I had to replace both right side wheels on my 2019 GS with less than 8,000 mi. as they got bent. Yes, I encountered a “road defect”. Took a trip to Ohio and ended up with three bent wheels. This is ridiculous! The C6 wheels were forged. GM cheapened up by using cast aluminum wheels and they won’t stand behind them. Wider wheels on Z06 and GS along with hard riding low profile run flat tires is a recipe for disaster. How do I join the lawsuits?
My 2018 Gran sport Left Rear Wheel is now losing air on the inside Rim sidewall. Terrible that GM won’t stand behind it’s product, especially with this ICON of an American automobile, disgracefull!
Does anyone know the contact for the lawsuit
Not driving in sport or track mode should not be the solution. The car was designed for those options the wheels should be as well.
The two times I’ve had bent wheels on my 2019 GS I was in Touring mode. So that shoots down GM’s theory!
Mine bent and cracked on two separate occasions and both times, I was in touring.
The thing is, how would you even know? I was losing air.
2017 Z-06 ,Same here , had to replace tires at 17,000 due to rear tires wearing out on inside and Rear wheel cracked. I cannot even get a replacement wheel . So the car remains undriveable for months.
Aftermarket. Better wheels, not as pretty, much more expensive, being forged!
AND, as I had my left rear tire examined at a Chevrolet dealer, they told me and showed me where my rear LEFT Wheel had 2 cracks in it! Why the hell is GM not monitoring this board, and commenting?!?!?
I also read where a judge is listening to this case, after it was initially dismissed. I love (sarcastic) how GM is blaming the drivers, how dare they try to even suggest, that two cracked rear $700.00 wheels, are cracked due to MY negligence, and/or driving habits! Shame on GM. I’ve had a 1992 C4, 2001 C5, and now the 2018 C7 Gran Sport. This whole experience will leave me with a “piece of crap” automobile, and I will never, want or purchase a GM product for the rest of my life. I will go back to foreign, if we get no satisfactory resolution. Thank you GM.
Just had my ‘19 Z06 Z07 rim crack. Dealer said there wasn’t any damage to the rim just a crack. How do I get onto the suit? I’m sure we’re now in the thousands!
I’d like to get added, but whoever the law firm or lawyer is that is prosecuting contacts us, I do not know.
they should also be monitoring this board.
I can’t see GM giving up the names of C7 Corvette owners. BUT, if this becomes a safety issue, there will be a recall, but to date, there is none, nor are there any service bulletins published, because GM is not acknowledging that there is a problem. Anybody with any sense at all, knows that cast wheels are far inferior and way less expensive, than forged wheels. Be that as it may, these wheels should not be arbitrarily cracking.
How do I join the lawsuit as I too have a cracked rim on my 2017 C7 Grand Sport which has less than 10K miles?
I’m beginning to doubt the validity of this website, and the forum. The moderators see to be GM enthusiasts, but remain silent about this particular issue, maybe because it doesn’t pertain to them. My guess, is, if a Class Action lawsuit gets opened, the lawyer will contact all C7 Z06 and Gran sport owners, IF they can get that listing, to see if they wish to join in, at least I would hope so. Right now, it appears to be private.
Chevrolet does not give a hoot about the bent/cracked wheels. Have replaced one rear wheel already, the other is leaking and the two front are bent. I’m 75, don’t track, race and avoid all sharp differences on the road, keep tires at 29lbs, drive in tour mode and still end up with bent wheels. Been that way from day one with 27 miles on the clock when bought. Apparently the test drives before me were a little rough.
And let’s not start on the transmission problems
How do I join the law suite
I have a c7 2016 stingray 63000 miles no problem with bent rims.I also have a c7 2019 Grand Sport with 29000 with 2 front bent rims an an issue with one of the back rims.I drive the same roads with both cars
I have a 2017 GS and just ordered my second wheel. Have now replaced 1 front and one rear..
This is my fourth cracked rim on my 2019 GSI recently bought a rim in august and the middle of November the rim is cracked always on the driver side. How can I enter in this lawsuit?
I have a 2013 grand sport convertible 427 and I have had three cracked wheels. The C-5 C6 and C7 vehicles with the wide wheels experience the cracked wheel syndrome. Read about it in the Corvette forum. GM has known about this problem for a long time. The only fix is forged wheels. The lawsuit should cover all the models with the wide wheels.
I had to replace a front and rear chrome wheels on my 2105. They tried to say that I hit a pothole. The only problem us I didn’t, there was no dent or warpage. These wheels have a made in China stamp on them! How can I get into part of this class action lawsuit? Tim Haslett.
Just found my second cracked rear rim on my 2015 Z06. Please I wanna join the group. These rims are not cheap.
I love my 17 GS! I have 15 K miles on it and it runs fantastic. I always leave it in tour mode because of this issue. GM needs to man up, resolve it, provide a free retrofit , and move forward. These cars are not cheap, bought to enjoy and not worry about breaking a wheel!
Mine cracked in tour mode, as well. I’d be willing to bet your wheels have cracks, but just aren’t leaking yet. Mine had 4 cracks in the right wheel and 3 in the left wheel. Only one of the cracks on the right one leaked any air at all.
Does anyone know how to join the lawsuit? I just replaced my rear passenger side rim after a crack was found in my 2018 Grand sport. This is ridiculous.
2019 Grand Sport with Z06 pkg. only 10,000 babied miles . Absolutely no potholes !!! Out of no where started leaking air . 2 cracks found in my rim !!! For as much as we pay for these cars, Honda Civic has more reliable rims than these !!!
Went in for a tire change on my 2016 (ZO6) with only 10k miles and both rear rims are cracked. I bought this car new and have always babies the car – disappointed with GM!
Those exact wheels have been cracking on corvettes since 2008 that I know of. I have a 2013 427 convert that has cracked four wheels. (POOR ENGINEERING ) TJ has become a company boy. Deny,Deny,Deny
I live in Phoenix and there is a great company out here called Phoenix Rim Repair that actually came out to my house remove the tire repaired two cracks in the rim and came back and delivered it to my garage again in three days and it cost me $190. I hope I don’t go through this again, but word of warning if you have these rims and you start seeing air loss in your tire more than likely it’s a crack in the rim rather than a leak of your tire
The downside to repairs is the wheel can still crack anywhere else along that lip and the repair itself creates a weak point. The only true fix is to replace the wheels (non-OEM), unfortunately.
I just got rid of 2019 GS had 4 bent wheels traded it in to dealer he can deal with 4 bent rims.
How can i join this lawsuit?
I have a 2019 Z06 that now has had 3 rims Crack in the last 2 years.
All in the rear.
My name is Eric Rapoza
The Problem is Clear, and the Resolution is Obvious. Fortunately – this Judge recognizes that – when will GM? I LOVE my 17 Grand Sport – but (almost) ALWAYS drive in Tour on the street and run 32 pounds pressure here in Colorado – just to minimize my risk of bent/cracked rims. My 2002 Z06 NEVER had ANY rim issues! GM – MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR ALL GS / Z06 OWNERS! WE ALREADY BOUGHT THE CAR!
I’ve had to replace two rims so far very disapointed.
Does anyone know how to become part of the class action lawsuit? I almost got stranded for a weekend in Georgia with a cracked rim .
2017 Grand Sport Newnan Ga – 3 bent rims and the 4th has a hairline crack, slow leak in that tire. Dealer won’t compensate – even with having the extended warranty. Very disappointed in GM not taking care of their Corvette customers…!!!
You all should look and see if your wheels are cracked. I didn’t think they were; I didn’t know they were until I looked.
I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if all were defective.
I have a 2017 ZO6 and have had now my 4th cracked wheel. Bought car in July 2020 and paid $2k+ for wheel warranty only to have GM warranty claim they don’t cover Crome wheels. The wheels are same that was sold with car initially with the ZO6 logo on them. Last 3 were cracked wheels within last 45 days and all rear wheels. To make it worse GM knows that my car spent 2 weeks at the dealership here in Elkhart, IN getting fixed after previous 2 wheels were replaced. Had 2 more within 2 weeks after getting car back from dealer. I wasn’t going to pay the dealership the $1500 they wanted per wheel so I tried last two I bought from Tire Rack for $509 each with the hopes they are better quality. Think GM owes us another set of wheels as a recall. Wheels that are stronger than ones sold with the car. Sucks owning a $100k vehicle to only find out that they cut corners and cost on the wheels. If wheels are this bad then do away with the low PRO wheels all together and use wheels that allows more tire for better protection. I would love some kind of reimbursement for having to pay for last 4 wheels to be replaced.
Cracked wheels on 2015 Z06: didn’t know until I looked and found all four were cracked.
Hypothesis: the run flat tires are too hard and transmit too much force to the wheel. Replace the wheels with Forge One, and the tires with Continental all season. Now has a noticeable softer ride and no tire scrub at low speed turns.
Note: back in the day when I was interested in highspeed autocross/time attack the sweet spot for wheels and tire was 17″ with 50 aspect. Only functional reason for tall wheels is to clear big brakes.
I have a 2019 Grand Sport, one cracked rim after less than 7000 gentle miles. Car still under warranty, but GM accepts no responsibility. This is my tenth Corvette, I can’t believe GM is bending over loyal customers like this. It will be my last GM purchase.
I have owned 3 corvettes and I own a 2019 Zo6 and have had 3 broken rear rims in 2 years.
I also have 2 cracked rear wheels on my 2016 z06 and a warped front wheel. Glad to join the suit.
How do we get in the lawsuit against GM? I had a crack rim and we are tired of worrying about every trip we take…
How can I get information on the lawsuit or join the lawsuit I have a 2019 grand sport Corvette and my rims are cracked
2016 Z06 both rear wheels are cracked, how can I join the lawsuit?
I have a 2019 Z06 I reported to GM that I’m on my 3rd set of wheels because they keep cracking and I was also blamed for being a bad driver I definitely want to join the law suit
Have a 2019 ZO6 that has had several cracked rims. GM has taken no responsibility. How do I become part of the class action suit ?
I have a 2018 Grand Sport with 9000 miles, when I recently bought new tires as the Pilot Super Sports aren’t really that good for all around driving , great for a warm sunny day but not for cooler temps, The installer showed me when balancing the new tires that 3of the wheels are warped one I pretty bad the other 2 are slight. Pretty disappointing for an 85 thousand dollar car when new. Car has a shake at higher speeds, there’s at the tire store said he could get factory replacement at $800 a piece but would advise this because they are basically junk, I bought a stronger forged set of Vossen wheels, out 3500 dollars because GM can’t design or build a wheel properly? SAD!
I just had to replace 3 warped Grand Sport wheels on a 2018 with 9000 miles, rather than replacing them I went with quality forged aftermarket wheels at a cost of $3500
I’ve owned 5 Corvettes over my lifetime and after this, it will be my last, I understand manufacturers make mistakes but will not support a company that doesn’t admit to and rectify the problem.
I own a 2018 GS. I’m upset hearing this and not affected yet with 11k on my car. This is terrible and corvette should stand behind its products period. I never had this issue with my 2002. Pot holes have been around for awhile. This a performance and is driven hard at times. Be interesting what happens?
What is the current status of the law suit? Just bought a 2016 Z06 and of course the right rear wheel is cracked. It has a transferable extended warranty on it. Are they covering the wheels with this warranty? Please hook me up with info on how to get included in the suit.
I have a 2019 GS . 3 wheels have cracked. Gm purchased the rims from China and need to make this right.
There are only 3 tires that fit these rims. The Pilot Sport Cup 2 are too soft, which look bald when they are new, and are the sport tire of choice ( at over $1000/tire ) Continental makes a tire for $335, and I believe they ride smoother, and are a harder tire ( with tread !!!! ) and helps the rims not to crack. I only have 11,000 miles on my 2019 GS , and have had 2 rims repaired. Thank god we have a great wheel shop in Glendale AZ, who comes to the house, removes the tire , welds the rim, and replaces it back on my care for $217. Needles to say, this is defiantly a manufacture defect, that GM should recall or warranty !!!
I have a 2017 Grand Sport, and a crack developed on my right rear wheel, at 14,000 miles. I decided to replace both rear wheels with the stronger forged ones. They’re well over twice what the originals cost, but I feel safer with them.
Yes I have a 2018 Z06 took it into the shop to have tires put on three crack rims
Where the hell is NTSA on all of this? These wheels have been put on the Z06 and wide body corvettes since before 2010. I Replaced my wheels on my 2013 with fully forged wheels and that solved the problem. GM is pathetic. Deny deny deny
Just had a wheel shop tell me 2 of 4 rims warped and not repairable. Said there is a service bulletin that says don’t use track mode as it makes problems worse. Why would anyone buy a Z06 without track mode? My 3rd C7. Will be switching brands next purchase.
Do you have any contact info for law suit.
Thanks
I have a 2019 grand sport with a cracked rim on the rear passenger side had repaired twice how can I be apart of this law suit
Only one way to fix such stupid issues. Buy a product made by someone else. I’d bet those responsible for giving the green light on this junk still get a bonus each year.
Add me to the list. Two cracked & warped rims from hitting a pothole at 30mph on a raining day in W mode. They (additional tire policy sold by Autonation) are denying my claim saying that the tire holds air so therefore no reason to replace rims under my warranty. I guess I should get rid of the car. This is ridiculous.
Don’t waste your money on this contract because they will only cover the rims if the tire does not seal on the rim.
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Is there a class action lawsuit pending ? I’m trying to sell my 2017 Z06 and buyers are shying away because I put custom 3 piece forged rims on after hitting a 1 1/2″ deep hole at 40mph. Was at night, I never hit the brakes. My GM rep told me to buy forged to be able to drive it on normal road conditions.
I own a 2019 Grand Sport. I just turned 20,000 miles and i know have yet another cracked rim. This is the 3rd one. I will admit that i have indeed hit potholes, But they were potholes not craters, however if chevy wants to sell any corvettes in Colorado that is an inherant part of our road system and im not happy at all about buying a car thatll easy do 200 mph but a wheel may crack. What has to happen, do i have to be in a wreck to get them to take responsibility. I also own a 2002 Vette and guess what, “wait for it”, I’ve “never” had a cracked wheel and the road conditions are the same. Shame on Corvette for not stepping up. They blame it on a design flaw, but the design is theirs correct. At least they approved the design but evidently didnt do their homework. Their engineers shirk responsibility but its their job to make certian that what they charged me $100K to buy is safe If i were the competion i would highlight that to the enth degree.
Corvette has become a very mediocre car at best. Thats too bad because i grew up with them around. Get with the program corvette and replace the wheels with something that wont crack.
Well said, I have a 2018 Z06 with 6700 miles right front has been cracked Gm will do nothing. When it blows apart and someone gets killed then they will have to pay.They know that this is a known defect and still do nothing about it. My neighbor has a 2016 Z06 same problem, same non result.
Im from Ontario Canada, Im on my 3rd right rear rim on the Z06. It would be cheaper if I just ran a set of mickey thompsons with tons of air than to keep this up
Same problem, two cracked rear wheels….No response from GM with 12,000 miles….
2018 Z06. 2cracked wheels, 6700 miles no response from GM either
how do I join in the lawsuit. I have a 2016 Z06 that has 3 cracked rims at 11,000 miles.
Guess this will be my last Vette.
Replaced mine with fully forged wheels. Haven’t had a problem since. This problem has been going on for at least 15 years. I reported mine problem to the national transportation Association, and they are absolutely worthless, as is General Motors on the situation.
I traded my 2017 Z06 to the local Cadillac dealer with new 3 piece forged rims. The first thing they asked was if I had the original rims and I replied “yes”. They didn’t ask if they were cracked and I didn’t volunteer any more info. After 3 months they couldn’t tell me when the Blackwing I ordered was scheduled to be made. Asked for and received the trade in money since they sold my Zo6. Went straight to Tesla and bought an S Plaid. Totally better car for less cost. 1020 HP and 1050 ft lbs of instant torque. $0.06 per mile to drive. Undefeated stoplight to stoplight.
Had a problem with 1 door handle and Tesla came to my house and fixed it under warranty. Try that with any Ford or GM car. Paid for the S Plaid by phone in an hour, not the 4 hour GM sales runaround I’ve put up with for years.
i also have a 2019 grand sport and have a cracked back rim 3 places and only 22000 miles,i feel cheated ,ive bought after markets that lasted forever,i would like to get on that class action.
I just picked up my 2019 grand sport from dealership today due to rear wheel rim cracked. My 3rd time since June 2022
All 3 have been the rear rims. 14200 miles when first one ( left RR ) occurred – then 3 months later other side rear came up cracked. Now with 32700 miles the left rear again-
SID
I have a 2016 C7 Z06. 11,000 MI–1 CRACKED RIM
At 14,000. 3 Cracked
2016 C-7. Z06
11K MILES= 1 CRACKED WHEEL
14K MILES = 2 MORE FOR A TOTAL OF 3 RIMS
LAWSUIT CONTACT PLEASE!
I’m glad to see GM finally addressed this issue. I received a letter from Analytics Consulting LLC on July 31, 2024 regarding the Corvette Wheels Limited Special Reimbursement Program. If wheel damage was not due to road damage / pothole, etc., and you have proof of replacement (receipt) within 4 years or 48,000 miles, GM will reimburse you. I hope this helps many of you.
Corvette Wheels Limited Special Reimbursement Program
c/o Analytics Consulting LLC
P.O. Box 2010
Chanhassen, MN 55317-2010
I received the letter as well. I have had two cracked wheels on my 2017 GS, both after the warranty had expired. I purchased two OEM wheels and had them replaced at a trusted tire dealer not the local GM dealer. The dealer has since gone out of business so I can pretty much kiss any chance of reimbursement goodbye.
I’ll submit my purchase receipts anyway and see where it goes. I did however keep both wheels so that May account for something.