Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V036000 Reported March 23, 1988

Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,665 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
7,665
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 23, 1988

Defect Summary

Perforation of the fuel tank or the attached fuel feed pipe due to corrosion of the tank or fuel feed pipe materials.

Safety Consequence

This condition could allow fuel to leak from the fueltank and ultimately result in a fire without prior warning. such a fire couldspread to the passenger compartment.

Corrective Action

The fuel tank will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

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 88V036000 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 88V036000

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

What is recall 88V036000?

NHTSA recall 88V036000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 23, 1988. It addresses: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck. The recall affects approximately 7,665 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 88V036000 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.