Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2020 Chevrolet Corvette's trunk lid release button might not work after the car is turned off for a while, which can cause a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If you get trapped in the trunk, you could get hurt.
Free Fix
We'll update the software in your car's computer to fix the problem free of charge at the dealership, or you can get the update sent to your car wirelessly.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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