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1972 Chevrolet Vega Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1972 Chevrolet Vega. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1972 Chevrolet Vega

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 72V190000 Reported 7,072 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  2. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 72V164000 Reported 526,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 72V112000 Reported 350,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

  4. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 72V075000 Reported 129,000 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1972 Chevrolet Vega. 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 Vega model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Vega model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1971 Chevrolet Vega20
1972 Chevrolet Vega40
1975 Chevrolet Vega10

Checking a specific 1972 Chevrolet Vega

How do I know if my 1972 Chevrolet Vega 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 1972 Chevrolet Vega; 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 72V075000).

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

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.