General Motors (GM) is recalling over 23,000 Chevrolet Corvettes due to a fuel leak issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that excess fuel could be spilled into the cars’ fuel-filler pocket during refueling, possibly leaking onto an ignition source and increasing the risk of fire.
The defect was tied to four alleged fires, identified by GM’s probe, with two that “included evidence indicating that the filling station pump was malfunctioning and caused a fuel spill at the time of the incident.”
The recall encompasses Corvette models from 2023 to 2025, NHTSA reported. Around 0.1 percent of the recalled vehicles contain the defect, the auto agency said.
As part of the recall, dealers will insert a shield to divert spilled fuel, according to NHTSA.
General Motors told Road & Track it is focused on “excess fuel spillage issue during refueling.”
“This is a rare occurrence, and malfunctioning filling station pumps appear to be a contributing factor. The safety of our customers is the highest priority for the entire GM team, and we’re working to remedy this matter as quickly as possible,” a GM spokesperson said.
