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2020 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 34
Latest campaign: Sep 24, 2020

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	Sep 24, 2020	20V581000
Service brakes	1	Sep 24, 2020	20V588000
Electrical system	1	Aug 18, 2020	20V489000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Aug 6, 2020	20V461000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

2Fixable over the air

Sep 24, 2020Latest campaign


Sep 24, 202020V581000	Seat belts: front retractor In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V581000 What's wrong 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. Risk In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V581000 · Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 202020V588000	Service brakes If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V588000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V588000 · Sep 24, 2020
Aug 18, 202020V489000	Electrical system: software An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 20V489000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V489000 · Aug 18, 2020
Aug 6, 202020V461000	Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid lock If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 20V461000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V461000 · Aug 6, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component34

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

34Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Structure	10	29	0	0
Power train	6	18	1	1
Unknown or other	5	15	1	1
Visibility/wiper	4	12	0	0
Engine	4	12	0	0
Electrical system	3	9	0	0
Service brakes	3	9	0	0
Suspension	2	6	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	0
Back over prevention	1	3	0	0
Wheels	1	3	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	3	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“See attached document for complaint.”
Filed 07/09/2026 · ODI 11749352
Power train
“My left rear axel/rear differential/ control arm snapped with normal driving and breaking. It is available for inspection.”
Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742799
Power train
“The dual clutch transmission on my 2020 C8 Corvette has a diagnostic code of p1955. This was determined after the service light on the vehicle illuminated and it was taken to service at the dealership.”
Filed 05/12/2026 · ODI 11737257

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2020 Chevrolet Corvette recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recent, 20V581000 (reported September 24, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Chevrolet Corvette?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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