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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the body and structure (29% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is 21st of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Body and structure
10 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
While driving the 2020 Corvette at a low speed, the front hood flew open and impaired my visibility. This is Chevrolet's first attempt at a mid-engine car. So the front hood is actually a truck. They failed to engineer the appropriate safety latch features into the hood that would prevent this from happening. Hoods…
While driving at 20-30 MPH, the front hood released and the hood opened to a near vertical position. After stopping I closed the hood but it took a lot of effort. When closed the hood now is recessed near the hinges and there is some paint damage to the edges of the hood and fenders. It appears that the hinges are…
Transmission
6 complaints · 18%The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact came to a complete stop at a stop sign. The contact stated that the light turned green, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started jerking with a rumbling sound coming from the…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 15%The front trunk lid (the lid) opened at a speed of about 40mph on a city street. The warning light was not lite prior to this incident and nothing activated the lid door switch. This incident bent the lid hinges and dis-aligned the lid resulting in the damaging of the corners of the quarter panels. I have now taped…
Engine
5 complaints · 15%I tried to register the vehicle and cannot register the car. It fails smog. 02 sensor not ready. The battery has not been disconnected since it's first mile driven.
Car is equipped with remote start. On april 20th I parked in the garage, put groceries away including some that went in the fridge in the garage. The Corvette keys were in my pocket. I set a timer for one hour for items I had put in the garage freezer to chill. When I went back at the one hour alarm, the vehicle was…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 12%Brakes
3 complaints · 9%Electrical
3 complaints · 9%The contact's son owns a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while her son was driving 65 MPH, the oil temperature and check engine warning lights illuminated; however, the driver was able to safely drive to the destination. Upon leaving and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side seat-belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began october 15, 2020. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-522-9559. Gm's number for this recall is n202307690.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: 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.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began december 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 (OTA) software update. The recall began september 24, 2020. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-522-9559. Gm's number for this recall is n202311160.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (10 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); transmission (6 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 24, 2020 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette?
- It is 21st of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.