Safety article for October 2025
- Paul and Mary Ziegenhorn
- Oct 1
- 3 min read
In case you hadn't heard, GM recently issued a voluntary recall on certain high performance models of Corvette due to potential fire hazard when refueling.
General Motors is voluntarily recalling model year 2023–2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06s and 2025–2026 Corvette ZR1s in North America to resolve an 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.
What you should do
To reduce the risk of the condition occurring, owners should:
Follow the fueling instructions in their Owner’s Manual.
Confirm that the fuel nozzle is completely inserted into the vehicle’s fuel pipe before fueling.
Never overfill the tank or attempt to fill after the fuel pump’s automatic shut off clicks once.
Turn off the vehicle’s engine during refueling.
Avoid filling at a fuel pump if the pump or pump nozzle appears to be damaged or malfunctioning. Signs that a pump may be malfunctioning include: visible damage, the presence of leaked fuel, or absorbent material on the ground near the pump from prior spills.
Avoid fueling the vehicle using a portable gas can. This can increase the risk of a fuel spill.
GM is working with the parts supplier to get these repairs in motion as quickly as possible. When parts are available, you will be notified by GM asking you to take your vehicle to your dealer to have your vehicle serviced.
Additional info on the recall from the web:
GM recalls Z06 / ZR1 for fire risk
General Motors (GM) has recalled certain
2023–2026 Corvette Z06 and 2025–2026 Corvette ZR1 models for a fire risk during refueling. The issue stems from the vehicle's cooling fan possibly igniting gasoline that spills from the fuel filler.
Reason for the fire risk
The recall was initiated after several Corvette owners reported fires that occurred while filling their gas tanks. In one instance, a GM test vehicle also caught fire, prompting a formal investigation.
The affected models have a radiator and cooling fan on the left side, located below the fuel filler area.
During refueling, excess gasoline can spill into the fuel filler pocket.
The cooling fan, which can continue to run after the engine is turned off, may then blow the spilled fuel onto hot engine components, causing a fire. Faulty gas station pumps that fail to shut off automatically may contribute to fuel over-spillage.
Affected vehicles
Corvette Z06: Model years 2023–2026.
Corvette ZR1: Model years 2025–2026.
Approximately 25,000 vehicles are believed to be affected by the recall.
Remedy
GM has issued a stop-sale order on all new and used vehicles affected by the recall at dealerships.
Dealers will install an insert or shield to divert any spilled fuel away from the hot engine parts.
This repair will be performed at no cost to owners, but the specific parts for the fix are not yet available.
What owners should do
Exercise caution while refueling: Owners should always follow the instructions in their owner's manual to minimize the risk of a fuel spill.
Turn off the engine completely while refueling.
Make sure the fuel nozzle is fully inserted.
Do not attempt to continue filling after the pump's automatic shut-off clicks.
Check for updates: The recall is not yet available in the myChevrolet app. Owners can check for the latest information on the Chevrolet website by entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Schedule repair: Owners will be notified when the fix is available and can schedule the repair at a dealership.
Paul Ziegenhorn
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