2020 Chevrolet Corvette recall: software
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 6, 2020. It covers about 5,141 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,141
- reported
- Aug 6, 2020
- owners notified
- Sep 3, 2020
- related complaints
- 3
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 (OTA) software update. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑866‑522‑9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.
Recall number 20V461000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Corvette 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 20V461000
Is there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette software?
Yes. Recall 20V461000, reported on August 6, 2020, covers about 5,141 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V461000?
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 (OTA) software update. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑866‑522‑9559. GM's number for this recall is N202309350.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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