Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V016000 Reported February 9, 1988

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 463 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
463
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 9, 1988

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.

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 88V016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V016000

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

What is recall 88V016000?

NHTSA recall 88V016000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 9, 1988. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck. The recall affects approximately 463 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 88V016000 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.