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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 225 of 256 total complaints (88%) for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, the dominant issue for this model year. The median mileage at failure is 15,000 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this problem area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
225
88% of 256
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Wheels bend on the left side or both sides during normal driving on ordinary roads, with no visible damage or impact reported.
  • Rims crack, often discovered when a tire loses pressure or during a routine tire change, without owners recalling hitting a pothole or curb.
  • Multiple wheels (sometimes 3 of 4) bend or crack in a single incident, occasionally attributed by dealers to weak factory wheels paired with stiff tires.
  • Owners notice a vibration at highway speeds that is later diagnosed as a bent wheel.
  • Some owners report the dealer or service department itself bending wheels during routine tire installation.
  • Wheel damage has occurred at low mileage, sometimes within the first few hundred to few thousand miles of ownership.

When 2017 Chevrolet Corvette suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2017, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2017 Chevrolet Corvette suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter292017 Q32019 Q22020 Q22021 Q22022 Q22023 Q22024 Q22026 Q2
225 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (29).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 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 for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 225 complaints in this area out of 256 total complaints for the 2017 model, or 88% of all complaints filed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Corvette wheel or suspension problem?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2017 Corvette.
At what mileage do 2017 Corvette wheel problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 15,000 miles.
Did the 2017 Corvette wheel issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Corvette, with 0 fires reported.
Is the 2017 Corvette worse than other years for this problem?
Yes, relative to other Corvette model years. The 2017 model's 88% share of complaints tied to this area is among the highest, alongside 2018 (90%) and 2019 (84%), compared to much lower shares in 2020-2025.

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.