Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 18, 2020
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Recall: Unlatched Hood Risk
GM recalls 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes with unlatched hood that can open while driving, obstructing view and increasing crash risk. Owners get free software update to limit speed to 26 mph when hood is open.
“2020 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Recall: Unlatched Hood Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79314-2020-chevrolet-corvette-electrical-recall-unlatched-hood-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V489000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V489000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because an unlatched hood can open while driving, obstructing the driver's view and increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on August 18, 2020. Owners should contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Corvette, 2020
What to do
GM will notify owners and dealers will update the vehicle's Body Control Module software to limit speed to 26 mph when the hood is not latched, free of charge. The hood release on the key fob will also be modified to reduce inadvertent actuations. Owners may allow an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update or contact GM at 1-866-522-9559.
The hazard
According to NHTSA, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched despite visual and audible warnings. An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on file since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include the Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (October 23, 2026), the Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (October 23, 2026), and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (September 24, 2026). NHTSA has received 34 owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette as of July 9, 2026, including one mention of a crash and one injury. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Ford Mustang Windshield Wiper Failure Risk (June 30, 2026), the Ford Mustang 2025 Electrical System Recall (August 25, 2026), and the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Wiper Failure Risk Recall (August 13, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has an unlatched hood that opens while driving. The recall began September 24, 2020.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559 to schedule a software update that limits speed to 26 mph when the hood is open.
Check Hood Status
Ensure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving to prevent unintended openings.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V489000 — Chevrolet 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Recall: Unlatched Hood Risk
Hello,
I own a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Recall: Unlatched Hood Risk that is covered by recall 20V489000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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