(By Tom Lohnes) – The new-for-2020 C8 Corvette has made a name for itself as a supercar killer, even though only the stingray model is available right now. As good as the launch has been, GM overlooked an issue with the front trunk that is rather concerning.
The “frunk” likes to open unexpectedly at really any speed. They have fixed this for 2021, but are currently recalling the current ones that fall victim to this issue. With a top speed of 194 miles per hour, it is a rather scary thought to have your front trunk fly open when you are going that fast. Sure, it isn’t as potentially severe as Ford’s door latches, but this is still concerning and serious. Thankfully, nobody has gotten hurt because of this yet, because the recorded cases of it happening all ended with the driver being able to get the car pulled over and stopped without incident.
The 8 complaints lodged thus far all seem to indicate user error is to blame for this but Chevrolet is actively taking cars in and altering the warning system that alters driver’s that the frunk is not secure. Bottom line, just make sure you give that frunk and extra push when you are closing it and everything will be ok. Also, close it like you mean it, not like a weenie.
Brian & Tom . I had hoped to bring my C8 to NED this weekend but you may have heard it has an axle shaft leak. GM decided they want to replace the whole transmission etc. That tells me I’m not the only one. BTW less than 500 miles. As for the frunk I was getting my sunglasses out of the door pocket with the car off and click the Frunk opened thankfully I was in a quiet area so I heard it and I was well aware of the problem. So no C8 deliveries until they download the software with hasn’t happened yet. As for me I’m probably two weeks from seeing my car again. It’s kind of like when you were a kid and got your favorite ice cream cone. Two licks and it falls on the ground. Yup the same sick feeling.