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NHTSA Recall 82V106000: Carburetor system (fuel system)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106,651 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Chevette.

106,651
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
1982
owners notified (November 12)
NHTSA campaign82V106000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 1, 1982
Owner notificationNovember 12, 1982
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The carburetor fuel inlet housing plug in the side of the carburetor may come out.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

The dealer will install a retaining clip on the carburetor inlet plug to prevent fuel leakage, without charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.6 liter engines.system: fuel; carburetor fuel inlet plug.consequences of defect: fuel would leak from the carburetor and, under certaincircumstances could start an underhood fire which could spread to the rest ofthe vehicle. This could cause burn injuries to vehicle passengers.

Vehicles covered by recall 82V106000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Chevette1980, 1981, 1982
Pontiac T10001980, 1981, 1982

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.