Chevrolet Corvette Recall: Software Error in Turn Signals
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General Motors is recalling over 197,000 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles from 2025 and 2026 model years due to a software error that may prevent detection of rear turn signal failures, potentially increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 11, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain Chevrolet Corvette vehicles because a software error may prevent the detection of a rear turn signal light failure. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 197,928 units, including the following 2026 models: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Coupe, Corvette ZR1X Convertible, Corvette Coupe E-Ray, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe; and the 2025 models: Corvette E-Ray Coupe, Corvette E-Ray Convertible, Corvette Convertible, and Corvette Coupe. The affected vehicles were manufactured in these model years, with vehicle identification numbers (VINs) involved becoming searchable on NHTSA.gov as of April 2, 2025. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional limitations were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Owners should have the lighting control module software updated by a authorized dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, which will be provided free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on May 18, 2026. For more information, contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. The official recall number is N252541250, and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V213000.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because the undetected turn signal failure could leave drivers unaware that their signal is not functioning, potentially increasing the risk of a crash and compromising road safety.
Source
Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, visit NHTSA.gov and search for campaign number 26V213000.
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