Vehicle recall 84V149000 · November 24, 1984

GMC Caballero, Buick Century and 7 more models

Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured.

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

Summary: Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle components without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: power train; rear axle.consequences of defect: loss of the wheel assembly could lead to loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V149000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 1984
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: December 28, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,100,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Recall 84V149000 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.

Buick Century (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Buick Regal (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Chevrolet El Camino (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Chevrolet Malibu (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
GMC Caballero (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Oldsmobile Cutlass (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Pontiac Grand Prix (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978
Pontiac Lemans (1978-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978

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