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2020 Chevrolet Corvette

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
19
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2020 Chevrolet Corvette

4 recalls
34 complaints
19 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
34
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V581000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    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.

  • 20V489000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    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.

  • 20V461000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · trunk lid · lock

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

    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."

  • 20V588000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES

    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.

Consumer complaints

34 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

34
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE11
  • STRUCTURE10
  • OTHER3
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • BRAKES3

Notable Issues

34 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)11
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)10
miscellaneous issues3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Two Seaters
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
6.2L 8-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

15

City

27

Hwy

19

Comb

Annual cost
$3,900
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 20V581000

    In the event of a crash, if the driver's seat belt fails to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V588000

    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.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V489000

    An unlatched hood can open when driving above a certain speed, obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V461000

    If a person climbs inside the front trunk compartment and closes the lid, they may be trapped inside, increasing the risk of injury.