1976 Chevrolet Chevette Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Chevrolet Chevette model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Chevette model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Chevrolet Chevette | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Chevette | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Chevette | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Chevette | 3 | 5 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Chevette | 2 | 3 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Chevette | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Chevette | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Chevette | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Chevette | 3 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
How do I know if my 1976 Chevrolet Chevette has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1976 Chevrolet Chevette; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 75V175000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.