NHTSA Recall 75V032000: Axle shaft (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220,982 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 75V032000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY › AXLE SHAFT |
| Report received | February 19, 1975 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 1975 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Oldsmobile and buick campaign no 75-c-7.chevrolet campaign no 75-c-08.pontiac campaign no 75-c-9.dates of manufacture for chevrolet, buick,oldsmobile and GMC are sept thru nov 1974.pontiac dates are sept 1974 thrujan 1975.no station wagons are involved.possibility that the rear axle wasassembled with rear axle shaft outer bearing (rear wheel bearing) with thrustplates that were not heat treated.if the inner or outer thrust plates ofthese bearings are not hardened, the rollers can wear through and allow therear axle shaft to move with respect to axle housing.(correct by inspectingand replacing axle assemblies where necessary.)
Vehicles covered by recall 75V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Century | 1975 |
| Buick Regal | 1975 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1975 |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1975 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1975 |
| GMC Sprint | 1975 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1975 |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 1975 |
| Pontiac Lemans | 1975 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.