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2016 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 60 of 104 total complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, or 58%. Most reports describe rear wheels cracking and leaking air, with a median mileage at failure of 17,181.5 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
60
58% of 104
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
17,182 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear wheels develop hairline cracks near the inner flange that cause slow air leaks, sometimes recurring on multiple wheels over time.
  • Chrome-optioned rear wheels crack and lose air pressure within the first several thousand miles of ownership.
  • Front or rear wheels come out of factory specification or bend without any impact, producing high-frequency vibration in the steering wheel or cabin at highway speeds.
  • Owners report wheels bending or cracking with no evidence of hitting potholes or road hazards, sometimes discovered only when a tire shop finds a slow leak.
  • Some owners had multiple rear wheels replaced under warranty or extended warranty after repeated cracking on the same corners.

When 2016 Chevrolet Corvette suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 21, 2017, latest Jan 29, 2025.

2016 Chevrolet Corvette suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2017Dec 2018May 2019Dec 2019Aug 2020May 2021Mar 2022Oct 2023
60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Jan 2025; peak May 2019 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Corvette model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200510 (2%)
  2. 20068 (2%)
  3. 20078 (2%)
  4. 20085 (1%)
  5. 20091 (1%)
  6. 20101 (1%)
  7. 20112 (2%)
  8. 20123 (5%)
  9. 20139 (11%)
  10. 20146 (10%)
  11. 201514 (22%)
  12. 201660 (58%)
  13. 2017225 (88%)
  14. 201846 (90%)
  15. 2019125 (84%)
  16. 20202 (6%)
  17. 20211 (8%)
  18. 20221 (5%)
  19. 20232 (8%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20251 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 60 complaints in this area out of 104 total complaints for the 2016 Corvette, which is 58% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for wheel cracking on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette?
No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this issue on the 2016 Corvette.
At what mileage do wheel problems typically show up on the 2016 Corvette?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 17,181.5 miles.
Did these wheel and suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for the 2016 Corvette in this area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.