GM Recalls 2020 Chevrolet Corvette for Front Trunk Release Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the release button located inside the front trunk compartment, which may not function after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 may also 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Trunk Release Mechanism

Hazard

• trapping
• injury

Affected units

5,141

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Distribution

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