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Chevrolet Corvette 2019 — Reported problems

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote. 🇺🇸 Local data

40 owners reported problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette to NHTSA, most often about wheels.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-09-23 · NHTSA 11766347

Can smell gas fumes after filling gas tank. Had independent shop analyze problem and codes indicated a cracked fuel pump module. This is a serious hazard because fuel can leak onto exhaust or heat shield and cause a fire. GM currently has a Special Coverage Program #17469 for 2014-2017 corvette. My 2019 corvette has the exact same issue and should be covered under Program #17469. My corvette has only 23000 miles.

WHEELS 2026-04-08 · NHTSA 11729996

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 vehicles in 2024, offering full replacement cost of defective wheels. They assigned a company, Analytics Consulting LLC of [XXX] , to administer the claim process. I received my claim form in July of 2024. I filled out and supplied all required documentation on August 20, 2024, they later acknowledged receipt August 22, 2024. All claim forms were required to be sent by January 25, 2025. They informed me by phone call that they would not begin processing claims until March 1, 2025. All through the Summer of 2025, after several phone calls, that no information would be released as to the completion of processed claims until all claims had been completed. No time line given or offered. To date there has been no other information or updates on when the claims will be paid. I have filed a claim with the State of Georgia Attorney Generals office, they were unable to help. I have gone to the local ABC news station where they did a story on the issue, no resolution. This is a national issue for all owners of the affected vehicles. There have been many articles and videos published regarding the issue. Analytics Consulting is holding those with a legitimate claim hostage. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2026-03-07 · NHTSA 11722709

Driver side rear upper fender scoop came off at highway speeds.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 injured 2026-02-09 · NHTSA 11716727

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and turning the vehicle off, the doors would not open, trapping the driver and a front seat passenger inside the vehicle. The contact attempted to activate the emergency release to open the hard top roof but the emergency release did not operate. A friend was called to the home and attempted to pry open the hard roof, and the roof suddenly opened the doors were able to be opened. During the incident, the front seat passenger had trouble breathing while trapped inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted and scheduled a service appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

WHEELS 2025-09-24 · NHTSA 11689542

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 another wheel crack but I can not claim that one because it's beyond the date they set. I contacted GMC and their response was they couldn't do anything for me. My point in this whole matter is that I've had two wheels crack but I still have two that might crack. GMC admits to defective wheels and yet there was never a recall. They are playing Russian roulette with Corvette wheels that are on the road daily. I've had costly repair bills for wheels that were defective when GMC put them on my car. These wheels could crack at any point while I'm driving or God forbid when my wife is driving. She doesn't want to ride in the car anymore because she feels it's unsafe. I can't sell it because I would have to affirm that these wheels might crack. Who would buy my car? The value of my dream car has plummeted. I'd like reimbursed for the two I've already paid for and all four wheels replaced with wheels that have been tested and new ones that are proven to be safe. Is it too much to ask GMC to build safe cars? They say it is important to them that the customer satisfaction and safety is utmost. I'm asking them to live up to that so I need your help to see that they do.

WHEELS 2025-09-02 · NHTSA 11684401

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 reoccurred for two weeks. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and four new tires were ordered. While installing the tires, the mechanic became aware that two rear rims were cracked. The contact stated that one rear rim had two cracks, and the other rear rim had three cracks. The dealer had not recommended repairing the rims. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to help because the contact had missed the deadline to have the cracked rims repaired by January 01, 2025. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

POWER TRAIN 2025-08-15 · NHTSA 11680931

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook and shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the failure had been constant since purchasing the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact believed that the shudder was due to the high-performance engine. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that during an alignment at a dealer, the service technician informed the contact that the shudder was a known failure caused by the transmission fluid, causing the torque converter to shudder whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The technician provided the contact information on TSB: 19-NA-018. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the service technician using a diagnostic machine. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

POWER TRAIN 2025-08-12 · NHTSA 11680089

A 2019 Corvette with 3,400 miles began to demonstrate a transmission torque converter shutter. This became rapidly and progressively worse causing driving to resemble being on a washboard road surface. The servicing dealer was familiar with the problem with this transmission and did resolve the issue with an expensive transmission fluid flush and exchange.

ENGINE 2025-06-26 · NHTSA 11669384

Engine needed to be replaced and it was but new engine misfiring and throwing knock codes and misfire codes. Contacted General Motors only to be told they can’t do anything about it and that’s unacceptable. Case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2025-04-28 · NHTSA 11657319

Fuel Filler Neck not Sealing

POWER TRAIN 2025-03-28 · NHTSA 11651394

GM has a well known issue with the transmission fluid used in assembly on a range of cars and dates which include my 2019 Corvette. The fluid used fails/ is defective. The process to fix the issue is to flush the fluid out and put in a different fluid. In the case of my Corvette, it actually requires a very expensive triple flush to ensure all of the original Dexron fluid has been removed and is replaced my Mobil fluid. The process is explained in an 18 page service bulletin 18-NA-355. This bulletin states that if a customer comes in complaining of shake/shudder during acceleration between 25 to 80mph or when the trans is not actively shaking, then there is no need to further diagnose. Just follow the procedure in the service bulletin. In other words, there is no need to investigate further because we already know what the problem is which is the defective Dexron fluid. This was my exact experience with the shake/shudder and the triple flush completely fixed the issue. My vehicle has 17k miles on it so this was no a normal maintenance issue nor would you expect a full flush of transmission fluid at 17k or really at any point. Perhaps adding some fluid at some point would be reasonable. Having to completely remove all traces of the assembly line fluid with a completely different fluid clearly indicates a defect in the original Dexron. The service bulletin clearly indicates GM knows that the Dexron is defective. A final note, a quick web search of this issue will bring up pages of threads of people who have experienced this exact issue. Please hold GM responsible for their error. Thanks

ENGINE 2025-03-13 · NHTSA 11648078

My vehicle has been a legacy gmc dealership in Slidell la for three months now waiting on a replacement engine from a factory failure. And I have no clue when and if I will ever get it back because all General Motors is says is that the engine is on back order and from what I’m reading they discontinued this engine back in 2023. They haven’t helped me with anything I been paying my car note and renting a vehicle at my cost and they’re doing nothing. And I can’t get them to give me any info on if or when this will get fixed . Meanwhile, this is putting a huge financial burden on me and my family and GM doesn’t give [XXX][ about it. Companies like this be allowed to just walk over people with no record of their actions. Thank you for any help with this. I’ve reached out to everyone and no one will help. Thank you. case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ENGINE 2025-03-06 · NHTSA 11646825

Engine blew up and it’s been at dealership waiting on GM to replace sense January 2025. And GM has done nothing to fix the problem. Been paying car note and renting a vehicle at my cost also . And they are still doing nothing. How can these people be aloud to treat Americans like this without any recourse?

ENGINE 2025-02-06 · NHTSA 11641174

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to inspect the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the #5 and #6 spark plugs had burned and melted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump causing the vehicle to run lean, resulting in damages to the engine and spark plugs. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer was no longer producing the 6.2-liter V8 engine for the year, make, and model. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 35,000.

WHEELS 2024-11-19 · NHTSA 11626161

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tires became low on air. The contact noticed that the wheels were cracked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, and it was determined that the rear wheels were cracked. The wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and it was confirmed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

WHEELS 2024-09-18 · NHTSA 11615167

The Corvette C7 Grand Sport wheels/rims are faulty. They bend and crack under normal driving and are dangerous.

WHEELS 2024-09-16 · NHTSA 11614812

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The stated that the passenger's side rear tire was continuously loosing air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear passenger’s side rim was cracked. In addition, the contact was informed that the driver's side front and rear rims were also cracked. The contact was informed that all three rims needed to be replaced. The rims were ordered but were not yet replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear rim was previously replaced in April 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 28,291.

POWER TRAIN 2024-09-02 · NHTSA 11612102

My 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the transmission system along with the torque converter began to malfunction as the car seemed to change from different modes. This malfunction caused the transmission to shudder, which caused a very bad vibration while accelerating and driving between the speed of 25-70mph. These actions or behaviors by the car surely poses a control and stability risks well as a safety risk for everyone on the highway and to myself. This issue was confirmed by the GM dealership I took the car to on 8/23/2024 and they said they could not get to it until 9/9/2024 and they will have to do a triple transmission fluid flush based on a service bulletin (TSB 18-NA-335) which was issued by General Motors. My car gave me no warning by way of lights or messages within the car. I would like to know why this repair is not covered under the service bulletin since General Motors knows this is a issue with the cars.

POWER TRAIN 2024-07-09 · NHTSA 11600449

In my 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, the transmission system began to malfunction, specifically related to the torque converter. This malfunction caused the transmission to shudder, creating a noticeable vibration during acceleration and driving. The unpredictable behavior of the vehicle due to the shuddering compromised control and stability, posing a risk to my safety and the safety of others on the road. The problem was confirmed by the dealership's service center, which performed a transmission fluid flush according to the service bulletin (TSB 18-NA-355) issued by General Motors. Although there were no specific warning lamps or messages, the shuddering symptom appeared several months before the repair. The dealership corrected the issue by performing the necessary service, which cost me $853.52, an amount I paid under protest as I believe it should have been covered under the service bulletin. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request, and the dealership, acting as an authorized representative of the manufacturer, diagnosed and addressed the issue.

WHEELS 2024-06-29 · NHTSA 11597758

Rear passenger wheel cracked for no apparent reason.

WHEELS 2024-04-20 · NHTSA 11584199

The low tire presure dash indicator indicated that the right rear tire was low (17 psi). The tire shop found that the inner flange of the wheel had cracked, resulting in a leak and a safety issue. The vehicle has only 18K miles and is not driven hard or raced. Could this be a safety recall issue?0

WHEELS 2024-03-18 · NHTSA 11578014

I have had 2 wheels crack before 14000 miles. No track driving or racing. This happened under normal driving conditions.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2023-12-11 · NHTSA 11559611

Both headlights when out with only 9500 miles. Bulbs replaceed 12/9/23 DeLillo Chevrolet.

POWER TRAIN 2023-09-10 · NHTSA 11543678

Shuddering occurs at speeds between 25-75 mph. GM has s TSB #18- NA-355. This bulletin accurately describes what I was experiencing. They know that there is a problem with their 8 speed automatic transmissions, but will not tell consumers about it. There should be a recall to fix all of the vehicles effected during the time of defective transmission fluid..

WHEELS 2023-09-06 · NHTSA 11542830

Purchased the vehicle with 7944 miles, currently has around 11,000. One of the tires was leaking air so had an auto repair shop look at all the tires and rims. THREE of the rims are cracked. I am not driving the vehicle for safety reasons. It is not safe to drive with a cracked rim. I did not hit any road hazards or pot holes. The rims appear to be defective and after 11,000 miles should not have damage.

WHEELS 2023-09-05 · NHTSA 11542792

I HAD 2 REAR 2019 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT OEM WHEELS CRACK, AND LEAK AIR REQUIRING EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT, I ALSO HAVE THE OTHER 2 ORIGINAL WHEELS NOW BENT. THE DEALER IN TERRYVILLE CT WAS NOTIFIED, BUT GM DENIED THE CLAIM - I STILL HAVE THESE WHEELS FOR INSPECTION DRIVING ON BENT OR CRACKED WHEELS IS A HAZARD SINCE THEY COULD FAIL AT SPEEDS - THERE IS NO WARNING OR SYMPTOMS UNTIL THE LOW AIR LIGHT COMES ON

TIRES 2023-05-09 · NHTSA 11521241

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Pilot Super Sport ZR, Tire Size: P285/35/ZR20, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound outside of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tires were inspected and it was determined that the rear driver’s side inside tire sidewall was split, and all four tires were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

POWER TRAIN 2023-03-26 · NHTSA 11513816

Transmission shuttering/noticeable vibration while cruising. Dealer replace transmission fluid and shuttering resolved. However, upon initial 1st and 2nd gear engagement on the first drive of the day, the transmission hesitates and aggressively lunges forward at a higher speed than anticipated. Not safe, normal or desirable. This is a known problem that the dealer knows about but what is the resolution/fix to the issue? No warning lights have been displayed.

WHEELS 2023-03-16 · NHTSA 11512152

I purchased this 2019 corvette grand sport on 3/6/2023. After I had driven it a little over 300 miles the tire statred to lose air (got a low air pressure warning). Filled it with air and got another warning again. Took the wheel off the car and inspected tire and rim. Found a weld repair had been done with another crack in the rim that look like someone tried to repair that crack. No I'm stuck without a car to drive.

WHEELS 2023-02-10 · NHTSA 11506632

ON 12/30 HAD A TIRE LOSING AIR VISITED DISCOUNT TIRE TO SEE IF TIRE HAD A LEAK THE SHOWED ME 2 CRACKS ON THE ACTUAL WHEEL. Discount tire stated my wheel must be replaced. I HAVE READ ON VARIOUS CORVETTE FORUMS HUNDREDS OF C7 OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE THE WHEELS APPEAR TO DEFECTIVE. I WENT TO DEALER AND PURCHASED NEW WHEEL FOR $1100 FOR ONE WHEEL I CONTACTED GM TO TRY TO GET REIMBURSED AND THEY SAID NOPE!!! THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT STILL PENDING

WHEELS 2023-01-10 · NHTSA 11501172

ON 1/10/23 I VISITED DISCOUNT TIRE AT 520PM MY DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS HAD A SLOW LEAK FOR 2 DAYS SO I WAS GETTING THE TIRE CHECKED OUT. THE TECH CALLED ME OVER AND SHOWED ME A CRACK ON RIM HE SPRAYED WITH SOAPY WATER AND IT BUBBLED HE SAID YOUR TIRE IS FINE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM YOUR CRACKED WHEEL I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THEY WILL GET BACK WITH ME. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON CORVETTE FORUMS WHERE OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES.. GM SELLING DEFECTIVE WHEELS...... EVEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT STILL BEING SETTLED.

WHEELS 2022-12-21 · NHTSA 11498426

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. GM should be forced to replaced all of these poorly engineered wheels before someone is killed or injured in an accident when the wheels fail.

WHEELS 2022-12-19 · NHTSA 11498091

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 contact was referred to Rim Pros where the rear driver’s and passenger side rims were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that after several days the tires started to deflate and the vehicle was taken back to Rim Pro where the rear driver’s and passenger’s side rims were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

WHEELS 2022-12-07 · NHTSA 11496462

Rear Wheels cracked begot flat tire

WHEELS 2022-11-14 · NHTSA 11493569

My corvette developed a cracked wheel. We took it to the Dealership that put new tires on a week ago because the low air alarm came on. They informed me the wheel was cracked and denied damaging it when putting on the new tires. “It just happens” was their claim. Now we learn there is a class action lawsuit because so many generation C7 Corvettes are suffering unexplainable wheel failures. GM is denying warranty claims and it’s costing the car owners thousands of dollars to replace wheels. The wheel I need is going to be $1200 and will likely be yet another OEM wheel prone to the same problem. Should this not be something in your agencies purview to investigate?

WHEELS 2022-09-30 · NHTSA 11487250

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for all four-tire replacement, the dealer informed him that all four rims were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was due to driver habits or road conditions. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000. The VIN was unavailable.

WHEELS 2022-08-30 · NHTSA 11482095

My factory wheel cracked in two places while traveling to the Corvettes at Carlisle event. I have a little over 18000 miles on my car at this point. I have taken great care of my car and have not hit and rough potholes or obstacles in the road. I have not “tracked” my car either. I have read about many other Corvette Z06 and Grand Sport owners who have suffered the same cracked and bent rim issues with the stock GM supplied wheels. Apparently the wheels are faulty as reported by hundreds of dissatisfied owners. The cracked wheels fail to hold air pressure causing a safety situation while driving at highway speeds. I understand that there is a current class action lawsuit in progress. I feel that GM should stand by their product and replace these inferior wheels with safer, more sturdy ones..especially for the price we paid for the vehicle. At this point, the consumers need the NHTSA to help us with this situation as GM has refused to accept any responsibility at this point. They blame the consumer’s driving habits as a reason for the issue….not the obvious faulting manufacturing of the wheel. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to hearing your response. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 injured 2022-06-08 · NHTSA 11468227

Vehicle : 2019 Grand Sport Corvette Here’s what happened On or about Oct 14, 2021 I was driving on a multi-lane highway in an 50 mph zone, when the following occurred: -brakes suddenly slammed full-on, then immediately released …e.g., on/off in 0.25 of a second -windshield-wipes made one swish across the windshield -dashboard switched over to night mode -hands-free phone button lights on steering wheel turned off and would not function -hands-free phone function on display screen would not function properly -false maintenance warnings appeared on dash-display e.g. have rear axle checked and have restraint system checked -I stopped the car and turned it off. When I restarted the car everything was normal again! Note: this car does NOT have any automated braking systems. GM Canada and the GM Dealership have been unable to determine the cause of the above incident nor duplicate in during road-tests.

WHEELS 2022-06-05 · NHTSA 11467614

Both rear wheels bent. No damage to tires. Damage caused by normal driving on surfaced roads. Several unmarked bridge transitions and minor potholes. Damage detected when wheels were checked with laser on Hunter Road Force balancer. Front wheels were OK.

WHEELS 2022-03-14 · NHTSA 11456599

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low tire pressure warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she added air to the tires however, the low tire pressure warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the cause of the failure as cracks in the rear passenger’s and driver’s side wheels. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

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Questions

What do owners report most on the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
Problems with wheels: 22 reports of 40 on record at NHTSA.
How many owner reports mention a crash or a fire?
Out of 40 reports: a crash is mentioned in 0 and a fire in 0. These are what owners wrote, not confirmed findings.