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NHTSA Recall 76V197000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174,769 vehicles. It affects 1976 Chevrolet Chevette.

174,769
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1976
owners notified (December 9)
NHTSA campaign76V197000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Report receivedDecember 6, 1976
Owner notificationDecember 9, 1976
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Not provided.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Not provided.

Notes

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.)

Vehicles covered by recall 76V197000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Chevette1976

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.