Vehicle recall 69V030000 · February 28, 1969

Chevrolet Belair, Biscayne and 2 more models

Exhaust emissions (carbon monoxide) may enter the interior of the vehicle when the exhaust pipe is substantially out the design position, deteriorated from use, or when an…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Exhaust emissions (carbon monoxide) may enter the interior of the vehicle when the exhaust pipe is substantially out the design position, deteriorated from use, or when an opening in the body develops near the exhaust outlet and, at the same time, a negative air pressure occurs in the vehicle interior.
Consequence: Under these conditions, vehicle occupants may experiencecarbon monoxide poisoning.
Remedy: Reseal nearby body joints and replace the draw plug in the body which was used to remove surplus bonderizing solution during manufacture.
Notes: System: exhaust.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 69V030000
Reported to NHTSA: February 28, 1969
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: February 26, 1969
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,570,914
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 69V030000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Belair (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
Chevrolet Biscayne (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
Chevrolet Caprice (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965
Chevrolet Impala (1965-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965

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