NHTSA Recall 79V175000: Wheel bearing (suspension)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,896,222 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 79V175000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › WHEEL BEARING |
| Report received | July 23, 1979 |
| Owner notification | August 24, 1979 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Under certain driving conditions, these vehicles can experience temperatures in the front wheel outer bearing area which can affect the wheel bearing grease. This can result in inadequate lubrication of the bearing. This condition may be further aggravated by improper adjustment of the front wheel spindle nut.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will install new front wheel outer bearings packed with grease and the spindle will be coated with lubricant. New grease retainer caps will also be installed to maintain grease in outer bearing. This will be done free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheels; bearing grease.consequences of defect: continued operation of the vehicle along withinadequate lubrication may cause failure of the front wheel outer bearing andthe spindle. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.note: bearing and spindle failure may be preceded by a noticeable vibration andnoise coming from the front end of the vehicle.
Vehicles covered by recall 79V175000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Century | 1978 |
| Buick Regal | 1978 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1978 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1978 |
| GMC Caballero | 1978 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1978 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1978 |
| Pontiac Lemans | 1978 |
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.