NHTSA Recall 26V213000: Chevrolet Corvette Turn-Signal Warning

What the recall covers

Recall 26V213000 (GM reference N252541250) covers 32,988 model year 2025–2026 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles, including Corvette Coupe and Convertible, E-Ray, and ZR1X variants. A software error may prevent the vehicle from detecting a rear turn-signal light failure, so the driver may not be warned that the signal isn't working — a condition that doesn't meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 and can increase crash risk.

The remedy

Dealers will update the lighting control module software, or the update may be delivered over the air, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected around May 18, 2026.

What owners should do now

• Until updated, periodically confirm your turn signals are working (or ask someone to check).
• Watch for your Chevrolet letter, or check whether an over-the-air update is available.
• Confirm whether your specific VIN is affected.
• Keep your recall letter and every repair order.
• If the problem continues after the update, document it and save the paperwork.

How to check your VIN

Confirm whether a specific vehicle is included by entering the 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or chevrolet.com. Inclusion is VIN-specific, not just by model and year.

Chevrolet customer service: 800-222-1020 (GM recall reference N252541250). NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 888-327-4236.

When this recall can become a California lemon law claim

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it is the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free fix. Your Chevrolet may qualify under California's Lemon Law if the recall repair is significantly delayed, doesn't resolve the problem, or your vehicle has other unrepaired warranty defects. In those cases you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with the manufacturer paying your attorney fees. For the full breakdown, see the guides below.