- GM has issued a technical service bulletin to rectify an issue with the PDR.
- On affected models, the screen can go blank or the application may not work.
- Dealerships can perform the fix free of charge.
GM has instructed owners of 2024 and 2025 Chevrolet Corvette models to reset their 12-volt batteries to resolve a problem with the Performance Data Recorder (PDR).
It’s been revealed the PDR of some Corvette models has a “software anomaly” that prevents it from functioning normally. This system will either display a blank screen, fail to open altogether, or may show a welcome screen but fail to activate.
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GM has issued a technical service bulletin on the issue and says owners can test to see if their vehicle has the fault by pressing the infotainment system’s Home button when the faulty PDR application is loaded. If the glitch is present, the PDR application will close, and only the radio home screen will be shown.
The automaker is thought to be working on a permanent fix for the issue but, in the meantime, it has a DIY solution for those eager to get the data recorder up and running. Owners have been instructed to detach the battery cables and hold/secure them together to discharge any stored energy in the vehicle. This should return the PDR to normal functionality, and GM says that “the issue is very unlikely to return at that point in time.”
Although owners can perform the fix at home, dealerships can also perform the reset free of charge.
Chevrolet quietly introduced the 2025MY Corvette a few months ago and started production in September. Prices for the entry-level Stingray Coupe and Stingray Convertible continue to start at $69,995 and $76,995, but prices for the E-Ray Coupe and Convertible have increased from $104,900 and $111,900 to $108,595 and $115,595 respectively. Chevy has also jacked up the price of the Corvette Z06 Coupe from $110,100 to $113,795, while the Z06 Convertible now starts at $120,795 instead of $119,100.
