General Motors has issued a voluntary emissions recall and stop-sale affecting the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, and possibly other 2027 Corvette models, over an incorrect emissions label. The good news is that nothing is wrong with the car itself. The problem is a sticker, but it’s one the law takes seriously enough to keep new cars from reaching their owners.
The campaign, GM Emission Recall N262578120, was released on October 19, 2026. It covers the Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) label, the under-hood sticker that certifies a vehicle meets federal and state emissions standards. On affected cars, the label doesn’t list the correct evaporative emissions family name. GM says it has found no driving safety hazard tied to the error, and no mechanical repair is needed.
Because a vehicle can’t legally be sold with an incorrect emissions label, GM has told dealers in the U.S. and Canada to hold affected Corvettes in inventory until the fix is done. Replacement labels have been ordered, and once they’re installed, dealers can release the cars to waiting customers. For buyers expecting delivery in the coming days, that could mean a short delay.
The fix itself is simple. A technician removes the original label, cleans the surface with isopropyl alcohol, and applies a new label with the correct information. GM estimates the job takes about 30 minutes, and it’s done at no cost to the owner. California owners will receive a Proof of Correction certificate after the work is completed, while cars registered in certain other states will also get an additional recall identification label.
GM will notify affected owners by mail. In the meantime, owners can check their status through the MyChevrolet app or by entering their VIN at GM’s online recall lookup, or they can call Chevrolet Customer Assistance at 1-800-222-1020. Since there’s no safety risk involved, there’s no need to rush to the dealer, and most owners can simply have the label swapped at their next scheduled service.
GM hasn’t said how many vehicles are affected or confirmed whether the recall extends beyond the Grand Sport. The car is powered by the new naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8, rated at 535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, and is built at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky. It’s an easy fix, but an inconvenient one for Chevy’s newest Corvette as it heads into its first full season with owners.
