B-Myster

The electronic door button in the corvette has been around since the 2005 C6 along with a manual release so this isn't something new to the C8. Read the manual and relax.

andrewslin

The point is not that I failed to remember about the emergency door release.
The point is what happens when someone does forget or does not know of its existence?

EasyLivin

So you butchered the door button with a knife before you tried pulling the manual release on the floor because you were panicked sitting in the garage ?

andrewslin

To anyone's knowledge has the door release button ever been jammed and had to be manually released?

Steve Snake Driver

First thing I point out to anyone getting first ride in the car (and did for previous Corvettes) is point out the manual/emergency release on the floor. I also take the opportunity when at a show or cruise-in to point out to any law enforcement or other first responder, the location to the manual/emergency release.

andrewslin

Calmly inserted the blade,twisted and the button popped out.
No Hannibal Lectre actions here.
You have quite a vivid imagination

mikemote

How many blades does your swiss army knife have?

mbibm

It took 15 minutes to think of trying the passenger door?

Aozora

Alarmist whiney BS. Should have read the manual, just like you should read the manual in the seat back pocket when you fly..just in case.
Try egress out of the window of an upside down helicopter with 20 other people while underwater.
Several people above have given you multiple ways to get out of the vehicle, take a deep breath maybe it’ll help clear your head a little bit.
Having said that, if some button is getting stuck I’d take it in to the dealership to look at.

Steve Snake Driver

You can't make anything idiot proof as they continue to make better idiots. As for your 'in the water', 'railroad tracks' etc. post, you left out alien invasion and zombie apocalypse.

range96

Your frustration could've been avoided all together if you just read the Owners Manual. It is all spelled out how to exit the car if there is an electrical failure. The door switch can be replaced under warranty.

andrewslin

Take a guess and I will let you know if you are correct

TLS_Addict

I have had cars with only one handle and it broke. Damn, I'm lucky to be alive today.

EasyLivin

3... 2... 1... Mods delete thread.

USMMA96

I was thinking the same thing, been standard feature for 15+ years, I’m still looking for the deadly defect part?

Builderrick

In a true emergency even if the manual door release would fail---Simply Remove the Roof. Nothing electronic to fail on that ! Stand up and climb out.

919cw313

This guy should start a youtube channel, sounds like their typical clickbait..."Deadly Design Flaw In The C8 Corvette"

USMMA96

MAD Matt

This should be interesting...

C8J

This is the only item my Salesman insisted on showing me before I left when I picked up my C8. Regardless of everything above, you need to familiarize yourself with emergency procedures before you ever drive any vehicle for the first time. Not like the manuals weren't available before the long wait for delivery. Read it cover to cover.

Btw, familiarize your passengers too! I am sure 99% will not know about it unless they are die hard Corvette fans.

Helicopter reference will go on dead ears unless one actually did the dilbert dunker (@ PNS) or remembers O&G the movie.

Another btw, don't make fun or ---- of another member for trying to help everyone else. Not everyone is as perfect as you. 👍 for the post. Even if I knew, others may not, like you.

last Btw, I keep a spring loaded nail punch in all of my vehicles - just in case for that exact reason. In an accident, electricity may be gone and the mechanical linkage may be compromised, so a quick shot from the punch in the center console and the window is shattered and gone!