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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1Y72D41L5100972 · Checked Oct 10, 2026
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1G1Y72D41L5•••••• 2020 Chevrolet CORVETTE

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (4 vs 1).

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34on the model
24builds in total
Most reported Structure 2 Exterior Lighting 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Mar 2026
The dual clutch transmission on my 2020 C8 Corvette has a diagnostic code of p1955. This was determined after the service light on the vehicle illuminated and it was taken to service at the dealership. Other codes that stored included p0868 and p0869 which indicate low hydraulic…
Structure Aug 2020
The hood popped open while driving damaging the car. Fortunately there were no other cars around and I was able to safely pull over. I was driving at 43mph when the hood flew open blocking my vision and damaging the car. I have video of the incident from the performance data…
Exterior Lighting Jun 2020
The front driver side daytime driving light which is also the turn signal does not work. It hasn't worked for almost 3 months and chevy does not stock any headlights for this car. This has been going on for way too long and I don't think that their statement seems accurate about…
Structure Jul 2020
The front trunk of the vehicle flew open while driving causing blocked visibility and created bent hinges for the lid. This happened on a city street and did not take it on the highway afterwards for safety reasons

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1Y72D41L5100972 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.