Recall campaign83V027000
Recall 83V027000: 1980–1982 Chevrolet Chevette
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
- Report received
- Mar 4, 1983
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 491,736vehicles
- Model years
- 1980–1982
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 carburetor fuel plug may come out and fuel could leak from the carburetor.
Remedy
The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent it from dislodging, at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Chevrolet Chevette1 complaints
- 1981 Chevrolet Chevette5 complaints
- 1982 Chevrolet Chevette3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.