Episode

GM Says Removing Corvette’s Fuel-Door Lock Is Actually an Upgrade

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Autoblog News
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Sep 14, 2026
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Summary

The fuel-filler door lock was removed starting with the 2026 Chevy Corvette, a change GM says was about more than just cost-cutting.