Vehicle recall 78V248000 · November 16, 1978

1976-1977 Chevrolet Chevette

The fuel system may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

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

Summary: The fuel system may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a vehicle collision from the rear, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Remedy: Dealer will install plastic shields around the front corners of the fuel tank, and larger washers on certain rear suspension parts to ensure compliance with the safety standard. This will be performed without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an impact could lead to avehicle fire and serious injuries to passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V248000
Reported to NHTSA: November 16, 1978
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 2, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 320,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 78V248000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Chevette (1976-1977): 1977, 1976

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