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Safety recall · 88V016000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. It covers about 463 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V016000
Reported
Feb 9, 1988
Vehicles
463
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.

The risk

Fuel could leak from the pipe during refueling orturning and spill fuel in excess of amount prescribed by fmvss 301.

The fix

REPLACE FUEL TANK LOWER FILLER PIPE.

Contacts

System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.Vehicle description: vans.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V016000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Chevrolet G1003D
1987 Chevrolet G2003C
1987 Chevrolet G3003C
1987 GMC G1502D
1987 GMC G2502C
1987 GMC G3501B

Questions

Is the 88V016000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V016000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V016000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on February 9, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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