General Motors Recalls 23,656 Corvettes Over Fuel Leak Risk: A Potential Fire Hazard.

General Motors is recalling 23,656 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles in the US due to a fuel leak issue that poses a potential fire risk. The affected vehicles are models from 2023 to 2025, including the 2026 Convertible and Coupe variants. Dealers will install a shield insert to divert spilled fuel away from the surfaces behind the quarter panel at no cost to vehicle owners.

General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of over 23,656 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles in the United States due to a potential fuel leak issue that poses a fire risk. The affected vehicles include models from 2023 to 2025, as well as the 2026 Convertible and Coupe variants [1].

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fuel leak issue occurs when fuel spills into the pocket around the gas cap during refueling. This spilled fuel could then leak onto hot engine or exhaust components, potentially igniting and causing a fire [1]. GM has identified four alleged fires potentially related to this defect, with malfunctioning gas station pumps contributing to at least two of these incidents [2].

As a remedy, GM dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel away from the surfaces behind the quarter panel at no cost to vehicle owners [1]. The recall affects three different types of 2023-2026 Corvettes equipped with a left-side radiator/fan combination, according to the NHTSA [3].

The recall is the latest in a series of safety issues GM has faced this year. In June, the company recalled over 62,000 vehicles over brake issues, while in April, a global recall affected more than 700,000 SUVs and trucks [2]. The wave of safety problems comes as the auto industry grapples with tariff pressures and weaker consumer demand.

Owners of affected vehicles can take their cars to the dealership to have the shield installed. They will receive a letter informing them of the safety risk on October 6, with a second letter sent once the remedy is available. Car owners can reach Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 for more information [3].

References:
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/general-motors-to-recall-over-23500-us-vehicles-over-fuel-leak-issue-nhtsa-says/articleshow/123526269.cms
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/gurufocus:ea4d09a6b094b:0-gm-hit-with-corvette-recall-over-fuel-leak-fire-hazard/
[3] https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/cars/recalls/2025/08/26/gm-recalls-chevrolet-corvettes/85832589007/