Recall campaign83V077000
Recall 83V077000: 1980–1983 Chevrolet Malibu and 2 other models
Vehicle speed control › Cables
- Report received
- Aug 19, 1983
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 19,108vehicles
- Model years
- 1980–1983
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
Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
Remedy
Dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Buick Lesabre0 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Impala0 complaints
- 1981 Chevrolet Impala2 complaints
- 1982 Chevrolet Impala2 complaints
- 1983 Chevrolet Impala3 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Malibu5 complaints
- 1981 Chevrolet Malibu3 complaints
- 1982 Chevrolet Malibu2 complaints
- 1983 Chevrolet Malibu1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.