2020 Chevy Corvette Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Service brakes

Recall Number: 

20V588000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

A202307260

Number of vehicles affected: 

3317

Defect Description: 

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

Defect Consequence: 

If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. Extra pedal force will be required to slow and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Seat belts

Recall Number: 

20V581000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N202307690

Number of vehicles affected: 

5

Defect Description: 

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The driver's seat belt retractor may not lock as intended during a crash.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 9, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202307690.

Structure:body:trunk lid

Recall Number: 

20V489000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N202311160

Number of vehicles affected: 

7071

Defect Description: 

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched.

Defect Consequence: 

An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module to limit the vehicle speed to 26 mph when the hood is not completely closed and latched, free of charge. In addition, the operation of the hood release on the key fob will be modified to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent hood release actuations. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air software update. The recall is expected to begin October 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202311160.

Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock

Recall Number: 

20V461000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

N202309350

Number of vehicles affected: 

5141

Defect Description: 

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The release button located inside the front trunk compartment may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Defect Consequence: 

If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software in the vehicle's Body Control Module (BCM) to allow the release switch to always work, free of charge. Owners also may allow the vehicle to be remedied via an Over-The-Air software update. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.