2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11361585 (filed 09/28/2020): “Front hood/trump flew open @ 20 mph when driving through neighborhood. bent the latches, damaged the hood and quarter panel. latch is flimsy and lacks better locking mechanism to protect it from opening.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11348787 (filed 08/12/2020): “While driving at 20-30 mph, the front hood released and the hood opened to a near vertical position. after stopping i closed the hood but it took a lot of effort. when closed the hood now is recessed near the hinges and there is some paint damage to the edges of the hood and fenders. it appears that…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11343623 (filed 08/06/2020): “The hood popped open while driving damaging the car. fortunately there were no other cars around and i was able to safely pull over. i was driving at 43mph when the hood flew open blocking my vision and damaging the car. i have video of the incident from the performance data recorder in the car. …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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