Sunita Somvanshi
General Motors is close to rolling out a fix for the recall of high-performance Corvette models that could catch fire during refueling. The company has developed a remedy for the 2023-2026 Corvette Z06 and 2025-2026 Corvette ZR1 models recalled last month due to fire hazards.
During refueling, fuel could potentially leak onto the driver-side radiator. The Z06 and ZR1 have cooling fans that could blow this spilled fuel onto an ignition source and cause a fire. The problem is specific to these models because of their unique left-side radiator and fan combination.
The recall affects approximately 23,656 vehicles globally, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) campaign number 25V536. GM has developed a recall remedy – an insert or shield designed to divert spilled fuel away from potential ignition sources. The company is now working to produce and distribute these parts to dealerships.
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Most affected cars are already with customers, but Corvette Blogger estimates about 1,630 Corvettes remain stuck at dealerships under a stop-sale order until repairs can be made.
The issue came to light through an interesting chain of events. A GM employee submitted a report through the company’s Speak Up For Safety program on June 10, 2025, after noticing social media posts about three separate Corvette fires at gas stations within a month. Just two days later, a fourth incident occurred in a GM-owned test vehicle.
Engineers validated the hazard by conducting tests where they poured 100 milliliters of gasoline into the filler pocket of a Corvette Z06 with the engine off but the radiator fan still running. The fuel ignited and produced the same burn patterns seen in real-world incidents.
The ZR1X model, while sharing a similar setup, hasn’t entered production yet and isn’t included in the recall. Regular C8 Corvette Stingray and E-Ray models are not affected by this issue.
While waiting for repairs, GM advises owners to follow specific refueling guidelines: fully insert the fuel nozzle before fueling, never overfill the tank or add fuel after the pump’s automatic shutoff clicks, and always turn off the engine during refueling.GM has not yet announced exactly when the repair parts will be available, but owners will be notified when they can schedule service appointments at their dealers. In the meantime, owners can check if their vehicle is affected by entering their VIN at gm.com/service.
