Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V076000 Reported July 29, 1982

Fuel:fuel tank assembly

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,455 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82V076000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
24,455
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 29, 1982

Defect Summary

Fuel tank ventilator valve in the fuel system may produce a loud and persistent "whistle" during venting of the tank. If the fuel filler cap is removed while this condition exists and the tank is more than 3/4 full, gasoline may be forced out of the filler neck onto bystanders.

Safety Consequence

Consequence of defect: fire and personal injury could result if introduced to an ignition source.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank ventilator and pressure control valves without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 82V076000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving Fuel System, Gasoline.

FAQ: Recall 82V076000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V076000?

NHTSA recall 82V076000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 29, 1982. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly. The recall affects approximately 24,455 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V076000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.