Vehicle recall 99V302000 · October 29, 1999
2000 Chevrolet Malibu
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel fill fitting is not properly secured to the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel fill fitting is not properly secured to the fuel tank. In that condition, fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in an FMVSS test. Fuel leaks may occur, particularly after refueling or when the tank is more than half full.
- Consequence
- If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 99075. Owner notification began November 18, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V302000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 1999
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99075
- Owner notification
- November 18, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,218
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Malibu (2000): 2000
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