1976 Chevrolet Chevette Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1976 Chevrolet Chevette has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 565,152 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 78V248000 1978-11-16 320,000 affected
Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 76V197000 1976-12-06 174,769 affected
Defect

POSSIBILITY 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 76V022000 1976-02-12 66,276 affected
Defect

CHEVROLET 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…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 75V175000 1975-09-26 4,107 affected
Defect

CHEVROLET 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…

Defect investigations

Investigation DP78032 Opened 1978-04-24 · closed 1978-05-04

BRAKES

BRAKES

Investigation DP85002 Opened 1984-10-10 · closed 1985-03-26

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT BREAKS

Investigation EA85018 Opened 1985-03-13 · closed 1987-09-04

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT

SUMMARY: GM ADMITS THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AND HAS DESIGNED A MODIFICATIONKIT INTENDED TO PREVENT PULLEY BOLT FAILURES BY KEEPING THE PULLEY INPROPER ALIGNMENT WITH THE CRANKSHAFT AND THEREBY REDUCING THE BENDINGSTRESS ON THE BOLT. GM DOES NOT BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SAFETY RELATEDAND WILL CONDUCT A SERVICE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.