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- There Is Now a Dealer Fix For The C8 Z06 & ZR1 Refueling Fire Risk
- Even a Four-Alarm Fire Can’t Take Down The Corvette
- The Final Numbers: Corvette Production Down 40% Since Last Year
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1) There Is Now a Dealer Fix For The C8 Z06 & ZR1 Refueling Fire Risk
♦ CorvSport’s Hot Take: We were one of the first publications in June to scour social media and break the news that C8 Z06s were bursting into flames while refueling, and thanks to quick action from within GM, a recall and stop sale were issued months later. There is now an official fix.
♦ Key Talking Points Directly From The Article:
- “The recall impacts units of the C8 Corvette Z06 produced between the 2023 and 2026 model years, as well as units of the C8 Corvette ZR1 produced between the 2025 and 2026 model years.”
- “GM found that if excess fuel spills into the fuel-filler pocket during refueling, it can leak onto the Corvette’s left-side radiator or fan assembly, where it could vaporize and travel toward the engine bay and meet an ignition source, increasing the risk of a fire.”
- “To fix the issue, dealers will install a new filler neck seal panel (part number 86371991), which acts as a shield to divert any spilled fuel away from ignition sources. The new part replaces the existing filler neck bezel. The service takes roughly 30 minutes to complete.”
♦ The Article From GMAuthority
“As GM Authority covered in August, GM has released a voluntary recall for the C8 Corvette Z06 and ZR1 over a fire risk while refueling. Now, the automaker has sent out a bulletin to dealers with detailed instructions on how to fix the fuel filler issue.
The recall impacts units of the C8 Corvette Z06 produced between the 2023 and 2026 model years, as well as units of the C8 Corvette ZR1 produced between the 2025 and 2026 model years. The recall is tagged as N252514930, and addresses a potential fire risk that may be encountered while refueling, wherein spilled fuel may come into contact with hot engine components…” READ MORE AT GMAuthority
2) Even a Four-Alarm Fire Can’t Take Down The Corvette
♦ CorvSport’s Hot Take: Fear not, because the infamous California Corvette Concept survived the fire. However, the dangers from lithium-ion batteries are real.
♦ Key Talking Points Directly From The Article:
- “It took more than 100 firefighters, a hazardous materials team, and hours of precision teamwork to extinguish a fire that tore through General Motors’ Advanced Design Center in Pasadena late Wednesday.”
- “The building contained lithium-ion batteries and concept vehicles, a volatile combination that makes firefighting far trickier than a typical structure fire. Lithium-ion cells can ignite without warning, burn at extremely high temperatures, and reignite hours after being doused.”
- “The California Corvette Concept appears to have survived, though any heat or smoke damage remains unclear. This radical, all-electric C10-inspired prototype with striking two-tone paint and futuristic aerodynamics was never meant for production, but its survival is a rare bright spot from the blaze.”
♦ The Article From HotCars
“It took more than 100 firefighters, a hazardous materials team, and hours of precision teamwork to extinguish a fire that tore through General Motors’ Advanced Design Center in Pasadena late Wednesday. The blaze sent thick smoke billowing across the industrial district and temporarily trapped a firefighter inside the burning structure before colleagues pulled him to safety.
A Four-Alarm Inferno With A Modern Twist
Crews were called to the 600 block of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue around 5:50 p.m., when smoke was spotted at the complex that houses GM’s design and prototype operations. Within minutes, the fire escalated to a four-alarm emergency, drawing in additional units from neighboring cities to help contain it.
The building contained lithium-ion batteries and concept vehicles, a volatile combination that makes firefighting far trickier than a typical structure fire. Lithium-ion cells can ignite without warning, burn at extremely high temperatures, and reignite hours after being doused.
‘The damage sustained by the building itself was due mostly to smoke and water from the sprinklers, and that the department called in haz-mat teams among other resources out of an abundance of caution due to the size and complexity of the facility.’ – Pasadena Fire Department spokesperson Lisa Derderian…”READ MORE AT HotCars
3) The Final Numbers: Corvette Production Down 40% Since Last Year
♦ CorvSport’s Hot Take: The 2025 model year has officially wrapped up, and, as expected, production was down for the sixth year of the C8. While 25,835 Corvettes seems like a respectable number, when compared to the 42,934 C8s that rolled out of Bowling Green for the 2024 model year, the cooling-off trend becomes apparent.
♦ Key Talking Points Directly From The Article:
- “General Motors has wrapped production of the 2025 Corvette model year, and the official production statistics released by the National Corvette Museum reveal a fascinating breakdown of how the 25,835 examples were distributed across the Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, and the highly anticipated ZR1.”
- “The Stingray continues as the volume leader, comprising 13,640 units or 52.8% of total production. This solidifies its position as the core model and the most accessible point of entry into the C8 Corvette family.”
- “The Z06 captured a significant 34.3% share, with 8,862 high-revving examples built, underscoring strong demand for its track-focused performance. The hybrid E-Ray found its audience with 3,153 units, representing 12.2% of the year’s production and establishing a solid foothold for electrified performance in the Vette’s model range. At the apex sits the new-for-2025 ZR1, of which a mere 180 were built, making it an instant collector’s item at just 0.7% of the production run.”
♦ The Article From GMAuthority
“General Motors has wrapped production of the 2025 Corvette model year, and the official production statistics released by the National Corvette Museum reveal a fascinating breakdown of how the 25,835 examples were distributed across the Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, and the highly anticipated ZR1. This final tally provides a clear picture of buyer preferences and the production hierarchy within the C8 lineup.
The Stingray continues as the volume leader, comprising 13,640 units or 52.8% of total production. This solidifies its position as the core model and the most accessible point of entry into the C8 Corvette family.
The Z06 captured a significant 34.3% share, with 8,862 high-revving examples built, underscoring strong demand for its track-focused performance. The hybrid E-Ray found its audience with 3,153 units, representing 12.2% of the year’s production and establishing a solid foothold for electrified performance in the Vette’s model range. At the apex sits the new-for-2025 ZR1, of which a mere 180 were built, making it an instant collector’s item at just 0.7% of the production run…” READ MORE AT GMAuthority
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