Vehicle recall 76V038000 · March 11, 1976

Chevrolet Chevelle and Monte Carlo

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

Notes: Chevrolet campaign no 76C09.POSSIBILITY that the service brake system doesnot comply with brake performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safetystandard 105.THE failure to comply is due to installation of incorrect brakecombination valve.if this condition exists, it will decrease the stoppingability and could result in vehicle crash without prior warning in a situationrequiring minimum stopping distance.(correct by inspecting and replacingvalve where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V038000
Reported to NHTSA: March 11, 1976
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 15, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve

Recall 76V038000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Chevelle (1976): 1976
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1976): 1976

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