Chevrolet — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-09-01
Chevrolet vehicle: design defect allows spilled fuel to contact ignition source
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-09-01 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND PTY LTD |
| Models affected | Corvette |
| Model year | 2022 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 134 |
| Defect | Due to a design defect, fuel spilled into the fuel filler pocket whilst refuelling can come in contact with an ignition source resulting in a vehicle fire._x000D_ Note: General Motors advises owners to always follow the fuelling instructions detailed in their owner’s manual. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | When parts become available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by General Motors Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd asking them to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006415 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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