Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Chevrolet before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
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.
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.
78V248000 · 320,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
76V197000 · 174,769 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
76V022000 · 66,276 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
75V175000 · 4,107 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 4
These are Transport Canada campaigns for 1976 Chevrolet Chevette vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PLASTIC SHIELDS AROUND THE LOWER FRONT CORNERS OF THE FUEL TANK AND ALSO INSTALL LARGER WASHERS ON CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION PARTS TO IMPROVE THE RESISTANCE OF THE FUEL TANK TO RUPTURE OR PUNCTURE DURING A REAR-END COLLISION.
1978128 · 26,380 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP MAY BE INADEQUATE AND MAY LEAK FUEL IN A ROLLOVER.
1976130 · 19,862 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
DURING CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES TO BECOME HOOKED ON THGE REAR END OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM CROSS SHAFT OF THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION.
1976023 · 6,026 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE, OVER ROUGH TERRAIN, A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT BRAKE PIPE AT THE CONNECTION.
1975096 · 400 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1976 Chevrolet Chevette recall questions
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window. Transport Canada lists 4 Canadian campaigns for the Canadian-market model, shown separately.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Chevrolet's own, or call a Chevrolet dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Chevrolet dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Chevrolet's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Chevrolet dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Chevrolet so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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