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Vehicle recall 77V163000 · September 27, 1977

Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet Nova Concours and 5 more models

The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal.

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

Summary
The rear axle shafts on the involved vehicles may have a flaw in the metal. As a result, the shaft may break, which would allow the tire and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install one or both new rear axle shafts, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; rear axle.consequences of defect: if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it couldresult in loss of vehicle control without warning and an accident.note: as a precaution, prior to having vehicle inspected, driver should avoidfast cornering, rapid accelerations, or any type of driving which may imposeexcessive loads on the rear axle shafts.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
77V163000
Reported to NHTSA
September 27, 1977
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
September 22, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected
31,979
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 77V163000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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