Many C7 owners, especially with wide-body Z06 and Grand Sport cars, report cracked or bent factory cast wheels, often after potholes. Cracks are usually on the inside barrel, out of sight. Low-profile tires and big wheels leave little cushion.

C5, C6 and C7 Corvettes use sealed hub bearing assemblies. They wear over time, especially with wide tires, track use or impacts. A failing hub causes a hum or growl that changes with speed and cornering.

From 1965 the Corvette used four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston calipers. Over time, moisture in the brake fluid pits the caliper bores and the seals start leaking. A common fix is rebuilding the calipers with stainless steel sleeves, which resist pitting.

The C5 uses an electronic steering column lock. When the lock motor or its sensing fails, the Driver Information Center can show "Service Column Lock" and the car may refuse to start or keep the steering locked. It's one of the best-known C5 problems.

How to put a Corvette away for the off-season so it starts easily in spring, without flat-spotted tires, a dead battery or a rodent nest.

A plain-English tour of all eight Corvette generations, what changed between them and what each one is like to own today.

What to check, bring and expect before your first high-performance driving event (HPDE) in a Corvette.

What the commonly reported 8L90 torque converter shudder feels like, why it happens and how owners and dealers usually address it.

What brake fluid does, why it wears out, how DOT ratings differ and when Corvette owners should think about flushing it.

A general walk-through of an oil and filter change on a C5 Corvette, with tips on lifting the car and resetting the oil life monitor.