How many recalls does the 1979 Chevrolet Citation have?

The 1979 Chevrolet Citation has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Chevrolet Citation has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Chevrolet Citation Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1979 Chevrolet Citation. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation DP83007 Opened 1983-01-18 · closed 1983-02-07

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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 1979 Chevrolet Citation as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.