2000 Chevrolet Malibu recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V302000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 99075
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 43,218
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-1020
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 18, 1999
- Built
- Apr 1, 1999 – Sep 30, 1999
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).