Chevrolet Chevette 1976

Model Chevette made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
78V248000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1975 to 07/01/1977V (Vehicle)32000004/02/1979OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/16/197810/12/1979571301
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an impact could lead to avehicle fire and serious injuries to passengers.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
76V197000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)17476912/09/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/06/197610/12/1979571301
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesPossibility that the fuel tank cap may not seal properly on filler neck.thiscondition can result in excess fuel spillage during the federal motor vehiclesafety standard 301 test. (correct by inspecting and installing a thicker oring cap seal.)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
75V175000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)410709/24/1975MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/26/197510/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesChevrolet campaign no 76-c-01.possibility that the right rear brake pipe atthe connector to the junction block located on the rear axle differential covermay be subject to fatigue failure.on bumpy terrain, it is possible for thebrake pipe to vibrate and fail (crack or break) allowing loss of hydraulicbrake fluid and rear braking action.if this condition exists it could resultin vehicle crash due to increased normal stopping distance.(correct byinspecting and adding an additional retaining clip).
76V022000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)6627602/28/1976MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/12/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesChevrolet campaign no 76c06.possibility for one or both of the front brakehoses to become hooked on the rear end of the upper control arm cross shaftwhich is part of the front wheel suspension.if this occurs, the hose will rubagainst the end of the cross shaft which can eventually result in rupture ofbrake hose, loss of brake fluid and consequent loss of front brakes.(correctby inspecting and replacing hose where necessary.also install a shield onrear end of both right and left upper control arm cross shafts to prevent hosefrom becoming hooked).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA85018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/13/198509/04/1987CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT
 There is no summary currently available
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
DP85002GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/10/198403/26/1985CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS
 Crankshaft pulley bolt breaks
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP78032GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/24/197805/04/1978BRAKES
 Brakes