Recall 78V248000: 1976–1977 Chevrolet Chevette

Report received

Nov 16, 1978

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

320,000vehicles

Model years

1976–1977

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The fuel system may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a vehicle collision from the rear, excessive fuel spillage may occur.

Remedy

Dealer will install plastic shields around the front corners of the fuel tank, and larger washers on certain rear suspension parts to ensure compliance with the safety standard. This will be performed without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1976 Chevrolet Chevette0 complaints
• 1977 Chevrolet Chevette0 complaints