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GM Recalls 23,000 Corvettes After Fire Risks Emerge

9/15/2025

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A Corvette Z06 caught fire while refueling, likely due to gasoline vapor igniting from a cooling fan.
General Motors (GM) recalled over 23,000 Corvettes, including Z06 and ZR1 models from 2023-2026, due to a refueling defect.
The recall follows several incidents, including one where owner Shawn Conner's Corvette was destroyed.
GM is creating a shield to protect hot components and has paused sales of affected models.
The Stingray and E-Ray models remain unaffected, with GM prioritizing customer safety.

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Story summary

A Corvette Z06 caught fire while refueling, likely due to gasoline vapor igniting from a cooling fan.
General Motors (GM) recalled over 23,000 Corvettes, including Z06 and ZR1 models from 2023-2026, due to a refueling defect.
The recall follows several incidents, including one where owner Shawn Conner's Corvette was destroyed.
GM is creating a shield to protect hot components and has paused sales of affected models.
The Stingray and E-Ray models remain unaffected, with GM prioritizing customer safety.