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

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-09-14T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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