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Corvette drivers have filed a class action lawsuit against General Motors saying that their vehicles’ rims are prone to cracking, posing number of costly and dangerous problems.
The Corvette rim defect class action lawsuit was filed by Alfred Lupis. Lupis says that he purchased a new 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Dec. 15, 2017. He says that in November 2018, when the vehicle had around 3,000 miles on it, a wheel on his car warped. In his Corvette class action, Lupis says he had to pay $115 to have it straightened.
According to the Corvette rim defect class action lawsuit, this defect has plagued many Corvette drivers, and affects 2015 to present Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vehicles and 2017 to present Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vehicles.
The Corvette class action claims that the rim defect poses a safety concern, because cracked rims can cause tires to explode while the vehicle is being driven. This explosion can reportedly lead to a loss of control and cause a collision.
Allegedly, the problem of the defective rims is a widespread one. To support this claim, Lupis notes that in Car & Driver magazine’s long-term review of a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS, three of the wheels bent, and one cracked. The magazine stated that the repairs and replacements for this problem totaled $1,119, and reported that General Motors refused to cover these costs under warranty.
The Chevrolet Corvette rim defect class action lawsuit says that the defect is inherent to the vehicles and is not caused by driver error or environmental factors. Allegedly, the defect is present at the time of sale.
Lupis argues that GM knew or should have known of the rim defect, because the company conducted pre-production testing and design failure more analysis that should have revealed the defect. Additionally, Lupis says that the company was or should have been aware of the defect because significant consumer complaints were made about the problem both to dealers and to the GM customer service hotline.
Allegedly, the knowledge of the defect was “exclusively in the possession of GM and its network of dealers,” and was unavailable to consumers.
The Corvette rim problem defect class action lawsuit asserts that customers rely on representations made by the makers of a product to discern if it is a quality product. The Corvette class action lawsuit says that GM represents Corvettes as quality vehicles, but has actively concealed the existence of the defect.
Allegedly, the defect is not advertised or disclosed to consumers before or during their purchase of a Corvette, and the company continues to conceal the defect after customers have priced their vehicles. Allegedly, when customers complain of the defect, GM tells them that the wheels are not defective, but the cracked wheels are caused by driver errors, potholes, or other environmental factors.
Lupis claims that GM does not repair the defect under the warranty, causing drivers to have to pay out-of-pocket for repairs and replacements to wheels.
Lupis is represented by Kathy Jo Cook, John T. Martin, and Benjamin H. Duggan of KJC Law Firm LLC; and by Mark A. Ozzello, Tarek H. Zohdy, Cody R. Padgett, and Trisha K. Monesi of Capstone Law APC.
The Corvette Rim Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Lupis v. General Motors LLC, Case No. 1:19-cv-11582-DPW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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40 thoughts onCorvette Class Action Lawsuit Says Rims Crack
2017 Z06 with less than 10k miles. All 4 rims bent. Would also like more info on joining class action please.
2019 GS 2 Rear cracked rims
I would like to find out about this lawsuit. I have a 2018 grand sport with Under 30,000 miles and have had to replace both rear wheels because of cracks. I have receipts and documents from GM refusing to pay for damages due from the cracks.
I would also like to get involved. I purchased a 2016 Z06 in mint condition. Started losing air pressure in the left rear tire. It was discovered that the rim has 2 cracks on the back side of the rim. Cost will be $820 to replace with the same rim with a core charge of course. Big selling point when I was checking on the replacement was that these rims come with a “Lifetime Warranty” on the structure of the rim. If that’s the case, it needs to be replaced free of charge. I’m having all of them pulled and checked as I would like to know that when I’m driving my high dollar GM Performance vehicle that I don’t have to worry about cracked rims. Shame on you GM!! You should make this right with these complainants. These are not isolated incidents, it’s being discovered everyday!!
2017 Grand Sport with 11500 miles and both rear wheels cracked. I am replacing all the rims with new reproduction ZO6 rims and getting non run flat Continental tires. It’s costing about $3000, but I am told the new rims are thicker on the edge and the softer sidewall of the non run flats should help.
Please share info on how to join.
I read above many instances of cracked wheels, but see no instructions on how to become involved in the lawsuit?
How exactly to we become part of this claim? Also GM should extend the warranty on these rims as part of a settlement.
Have a 2017with 3200k & both rear rims are cracked & wont hold . Local Chevy dealer was refused warranty claim. I’m 73 yrs old & never drove this z06 over 80mph yer they claim road hazard. A $105,000 disaster
Did you ever get info on how to get in on law suit???
Also 2016 Z06 with cracked rims.
Jason, Kirk here would greatly appreciate your help telling me how to become part of the class action lawsuit.
GM Needs to step up to the plate and take care of this MAJOR ISSUE…..!!!!!! These wheels are NOT FORGED like they should be. This is a GREAT WAY to lose even MORE sales.
Unfortunately I am now in the same boat as many of you – 2016, Z06, 7500 miles, crack in rear wheel. Can anyone tell me how I can become part of this lawsuit?
Just crawled out from under my 2018 grande sport…rear rim cracked again…have had 3 rims crack and the other bent…all of 6,000 miles on mine
Just a question.. why does GM think that we who own and love corvettes will only drive them when the temperature is above 40?… I want to drive my vette wherever I go… I live in the south but the temps here do go below 40… yet they say you should not drive with summer only tires in temps below that. I had to replace my tires on my 2013 GS… and the tire dealer said I was very lucky I didn’t have a major accident. I am looking to trade up but I will have to buy new tires or park my vette and only drive in the summer…. that sucks.