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2019 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the wheels and tires (85% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). It is 11th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Wheels and tires
125 complaints · 85%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
Routine inspection during service revealed that the left rear wheel had developed a crack at the bead on the inboard edge. No other damage or defect was noted on the wheel at that time. The wheels were removed from service and replaced with aftermarket for safety.
The wheels on my 2019 Corvette grand sport are cracking. The dealership and gm don't seem to be interested in fixing them. This car is driven on the highway, never tracked and never driven hard. The wheels should be able to stand up to regular driving as well as the track since they promoted it as a track ready car.…
Transmission
10 complaints · 7%My a8 transmission in my 2019 Corvette began to shift irregularly at 6k miles, 10 months. It sounds like it's grinding rocks with quarters. It at the dealership who verified it's the torque converter which has caused 'collateral damage'
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the RPM decreased to 1,200 and the vehicle started to shudder and shake. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected. The dealer performed a…
Engine
4 complaints · 3%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…
Steering
3 complaints · 2%Vehicle makes a bumping , grinding metalic noise when turning slowly in either direction. Or in reverse. It has been seen by two dealers on three separate occasions. The last time I was given a bulletin (#14-03-10-001d) 3-2-17, from Chevrolet stating that this was typical of many corvettes due to "ackermann effect"…
I am the owner of a 2019 Corvette zr1. I was driving when I heard a loud rattle sound coming from the front bumper area. During this time the front end of my car became hard to control. I slowed down, parked the car and inspected the front end. Upon inspection I saw that my front splitter had nearly disconnected from…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 2%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the sdm with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2018. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 18195.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet corvette zr1 vehicles. Hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic module (sdm) to enter a fault state. As a result, the sdm will not provide crash sensing or deploy the necessary air bags in the event of a crash.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (125 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); transmission (10 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2018 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette?
- It is 11th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints, with 148 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.