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.
An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.
GM is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes because the hood can open while driving, blocking the driver's view and raising crash risk. Owners must update software to limit speed to 26 mph when the hood is open.
The hood can open while driving despite visual and audible warnings, blocking the driver's forward view. This increases crash risk because the driver may not see obstacles ahead.
Owners of 2020 Chevrolet Corvettes with unlatched hoods are affected. Drivers are most at risk when the hood opens while moving.
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has an unlatched hood that opens while driving. The recall began September 24, 2020.
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.
Ensure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving to prevent unintended openings.
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.
The hood can open while driving despite visual and audible warnings, blocking the driver's view and increasing crash risk.
GM will notify owners and dealers will update the software for free. Owners may also use an Over-The-Air (OTA) software update.
The recall began September 24, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the software update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V489000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet 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.
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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.
