10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Oct 112008

Corvette

  • miles
Snap in valve stem blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2008/06/tire-valve-stem.html.

- Cedar Park , TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 152000

Corvette

  • miles
The tire pressure sensor (the left front sensor, also known as green #44 or part number 1016 1856) is not available new or used anywhere in the country. Referring to page 6-47 of the manual, the following warning appears: When the low/flat tire warning light is on your vehicle's handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/H) when the low/flat tire warning light is on. Drive cautiously and check your tire pressure as soon as you can." Now, noting the recent headlines about Firestone tire failures and the resulting tragic consequences, it would seem highly appropriate for Chevrolet to immediately address the fact that this part is discontinued and no longer available. Basically, all we (my wife joy rende, who actually owns the car, and I) are looking for is for Chevy to start manurafturing the part again.

- Glen Gardner, NJ, USA

problem #5

Nov 022000

Corvette

  • miles
Car was veering out of control-at 45mph, in a one lane work zone. Tire ripped right down the middle-nearly spliiting in half. You could see right trough to the brakes. Inside of tire unravelled-rubber hanging. (dot number: M6Y2 6bdr tiresize: P25545zr17)

- Pomona, NY, USA

problem #4

Dec 131999

(reported on)

Corvette

  • miles
Took vehicle in for serivce. Was informed by mechanic tire pressure sensor part is no longer available. The part is #10161856. Company went out of business. Received warning while driving vehicle.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #3

Nov 011999

Corvette

  • miles
Car came factory equipped with emt (run-flat) tires. Manufacturer has discontinued part number 10161856 "tire sensor" needed to indicate if a tire loses pressure. As there is no outward indication of a loss of pressure in a tire, loss of pressure will eventually result in catastrophic tire failure which may result in a loss of vehicle control. Chevrolet customer care has confirmed the part has been discontinued and that there are currently no plans for a replacement part.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 121999

(reported on)

Corvette

  • miles
The tire pressure sensor has broken, and the part has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 171996

(reported on)

Corvette

  • miles
Leaked, vibrated, roared, wobbled, doors hit body, electrical gauges malfunctioned, bad tires, loosed suspension parts, malfunctioning electric stablizers. Vehicle turn-in notice.

- Trenton, GA, USA