Recall 20V461 affects 5,141 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because the front trunk release can stop working. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 5,141 2020 Corvette vehicles because the release button inside the front trunk can stop working after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. If someone climbs inside and closes the lid, they can be trapped inside, which increases the risk of injury; Chevrolet dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The internal release button on the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is mounted inside the front trunk. Its job is to give anyone inside the compartment a way to unlatch the lid from the inside. The body control module, or BCM, is the vehicle computer that listens for that button signal and commands the trunk latch to open.
On affected Corvettes, the problem is the software calibration in the BCM, not the physical button or latch. After the vehicle is shut off and sits long enough to enter low-power sleep mode, the button signal does not produce enough voltage to wake the BCM. If the module stays asleep, it does not send the command that releases the front trunk lid.
There is no warning sign before failure. The button can work while the vehicle is awake, then fail to unlatch the front trunk after the vehicle has been shut off for ten minutes. An owner checking it from outside would not see a warning light or hear an abnormal sound first.
Who's affected?
The same Body Control Module software calibration is tied to the electrical software issue and the trunk-lock issue.
| 2020 Chevrolet Corvette | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Corvette | Lock |
| Units affected | 5,141 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A person who climbs into the front trunk and closes the lid can become trapped inside, which increases injury risk. Keep people out of the front trunk until the BCM software update or OTA remedy is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free Body Control Module software update that keeps the front-trunk release switch working after shutdown.
- Ask whether your Corvette can receive the free over-the-air software update instead of a dealer visit.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V461 when you call.
- Keep people out of the front trunk compartment until the software update is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician updates the Body Control Module software so the front trunk release switch keeps working after the vehicle is shut off. The software update is free under the recall, and owners can also receive the fix through an over-the-air software update. Reimbursement is not offered as a separate program because all covered vehicles are under warranty. If you already paid for a related repair, ask the service desk how the existing warranty applies to that paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| August 6, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| August 6, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 3, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 21, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V461?
Recall 20V461 covers 5,141 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles with a front trunk release defect. After the vehicle has been shut off for 10 minutes, the inside release button can stop working, trapping a person inside the front trunk and increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Corvette is included in recall 20V461. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the Body Control Module software update, or ask whether the over-the-air software update is available for your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will update the Body Control Module software for free, and the remedy also supports an over-the-air software update when available for the vehicle.
Is it safe to drive my 2020 Chevrolet Corvette before the repair?
This recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety concern is inside the front trunk: after shutdown, the internal release button can fail to open the lid. Keep people, children, and pets out of the front trunk until the software update is complete.
When did Chevrolet begin the Corvette recall repair?
Chevrolet began the recall repair on September 3, 2020. If your VIN is included, reference recall 20V461 or Chevrolet recall number N202309350 when you contact the dealer service desk. Chevrolet customer service is also listed at 1-866-522-9559.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V461000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-866-522-9559 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V461 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V461000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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