1996 Chevrolet Corvette Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette, 18% of the 44 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car was veering out of control-at 45mph, in a one lane work zone. Tire ripped right down the middle-nearly spliiting in half. You could see right trough to the brakes. Inside of tire unravelled-rubber hanging. (DOT number: m6y2 6bdr tiresize: p25545zr17)”
NHTSA complaint #736655, filed 2000-11“The tire pressure sensor (the left front sensor, also known as green #44 or part number 1016 1856) is not available new or used anywhere in the country. Referring to page 6-47 of the manual, the following warning appears: when the low/flat tire warning light is on your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don't drive over 55 MPH (90 km/h) when the low/flat tire warning light is on. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressure as soon as you can. …”
NHTSA complaint #746881, filed 2001-06“Leaked, vibrated, roared, wobbled, doors hit body, electrical gauges malfunctioned, bad tires, loosed suspension parts, malfunctioning electric stablizers. Vehicle turn-in notice.”
NHTSA complaint #510185, filed 1996-10Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 18% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology