Recall 84V149000: 1978–1980 Chevrolet El Camino and 7 other models
- Report received
- Nov 24, 1984
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 3,100,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1978–1980
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
Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Buick Century0 complaints
- 1979 Buick Century0 complaints
- 1980 Buick Century0 complaints
- 1978 Buick Regal1 complaints
- 1979 Buick Regal3 complaints
- 1980 Buick Regal0 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet El Camino1 complaints
- 1979 Chevrolet El Camino0 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet El Camino1 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Malibu2 complaints
- 1979 Chevrolet Malibu4 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Malibu5 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo0 complaints
- 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo0 complaints
- 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo0 complaints
- 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass0 complaints
- 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass2 complaints
- 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass3 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix0 complaints
- 1979 Pontiac Grand Prix0 complaints
- 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Lemans0 complaints
- 1979 Pontiac Lemans0 complaints
- 1980 Pontiac Lemans0 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.