2001 Chevrolet Corvette Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,977miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,977 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First incident happened a couple years ago. Now again, I thought that I had a flat tire but actually, my car's rim cracked and all the air leaked out. Does Chevrolet do something about this? I haven't driven over any bad potholes... Just all of a sudden, wheel cracks...”
NHTSA complaint #10447678, filed 2012-02, 75,000 miles“My 2001 Corvette right rear wheel cracked while I was driving down the highway at about 75 miles per hour. I lost most of the air by the time I stopped. I had the tire checked for leaks and no leaks were found on the tire. I had the wheel checked and a crack was found around the spoke to the outer edge of the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10225552, filed 2008-04, 100,508 miles“I own a 2001 Corvette, while getting the tires replaced the dealership told me one of the rims spokes has a crack in it and should be replaced. This crack (which is common in these cars) could break the rim apart and cause a horrible accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10188906, filed 2007-04, 42,000 miles“I had a flat tire. While looking for the cause I found that it was a cracked rim. After looking at my other rims I found another one cracked, but not leaking. I have a 2001 chevy Corvette with the y2k style, highly polished, thin spoke design rims. The car has 59,000 miles but the cracked rims only have 55,000 miles. The right rear was the one with the large leaking crack, and the left rear was cracked but not leaking. The front rims do not appear to be cracked at this time. I have ordered four new aftermarket rims to replace my cracked oem GM rims.”
NHTSA complaint #10152234, filed 2006-03, 59,000 miles“2001 Corvette, passenger side front wheel has an approx 3 crack where the spoke meets the rim and runs from where the tire mounts to inside the wheel affected wheel loses 20psi of air per hour.”
NHTSA complaint #11282836, filed 2019-11, 192,141 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 124 | 84% |
| 2018 | 45 | 88% |
| 2017 | 224 | 87% |
| 2016 | 59 | 57% |
| 2015 | 12 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 22% |
| 2001 | 16 | 8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
88 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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