1979 · General Motors, Llc
General Motors, Llc Recalls Reported in 1979
36 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 4,813,313 vehicles.
1979 Recalls
All 36 General Motors, Llc recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 79V254000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front control arm:upper:sha
Suspension · 15,981 affected · Dec 3, 1979
Recall 79V252000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front
Seat Belts · 187 affected · Nov 20, 1979
Large Recall 79V247000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm
Seat Belts · 1,326,404 affected · Nov 13, 1979
Recall 79V234000
General Motors, Llc
Lighting:flasher:turn signal
Exterior Lighting · 236 affected · Oct 23, 1979
Recall 79V235000
General Motors, Llc
Lighting:lamp or socket:turn signal lights
Exterior Lighting · 9 affected · Oct 23, 1979
Large Recall 79V221000
General Motors, Llc
Steering:gear:rack and pinion
Steering · 161,225 affected · Oct 17, 1979
Recall 79V229000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme
Equipment · 3,170 affected · Oct 16, 1979
Large Recall 79V220000
General Motors, Llc
Power train:transmission:automatic:cooling unit an
Power Train · 224,892 affected · Sep 25, 1979
Recall 79V214000
General Motors, Llc
Power train:transmission:automatic:lever and linka
Power Train · 55 affected · Sep 18, 1979
Recall 79V205000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:single axle:rear:control arm
Suspension · 227 affected · Sep 12, 1979
Recall 79V198000
General Motors, Llc
Wheels:single
N/A · 197 affected · Sep 7, 1979
Recall 79V197000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel injection:electrical:line:hose
Fuel System, Gasoline · 41,508 affected · Aug 30, 1979
Recall 79V196000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:seat head restraints
Seats · 491 affected · Aug 28, 1979
Recall 79V195000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:rigid
Vehicle Speed Control · 2,846 affected · Aug 28, 1979
Recall 79V187000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:air systems:valve:foot control
Service Brakes, Air · 3,263 affected · Aug 8, 1979
Large Recall 79V175000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel
Suspension · 1,896,222 affected · Jul 23, 1979
Large Recall 79V161000
General Motors, Llc
Structure:door assembly:latches and locks
Latches/locks/linkages · 476,245 affected · Jul 2, 1979
Recall 79V151000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,977 affected · Jun 13, 1979
Recall 79V142000
General Motors, Llc
Lighting:switch:button:ring:brake lights
Exterior Lighting · 15,328 affected · Jun 6, 1979
Recall 79V121000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:lines:vacuum
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 134 affected · May 22, 1979
Recall 79V141000
General Motors, Llc
Electrical system:wiring:other part
Electrical System · 4,208 affected · May 6, 1979
Large Recall 79V111000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal
Vehicle Speed Control · 372,466 affected · May 4, 1979
Recall 79V098000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front attaching mechanisms:
Suspension · 23,725 affected · Apr 17, 1979
Recall 79V101000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 46 affected · Apr 17, 1979
Recall 79V094000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:low air pressure warning devices
Service Brakes, Air · 22 affected · Apr 13, 1979
Recall 79V090000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,382 affected · Apr 5, 1979
Recall 79V091000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel lines:hoses:non-metallic
Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,626 affected · Apr 5, 1979
Recall 79V092000
General Motors, Llc
Structure:frame:members and body
Structure · 10,751 affected · Apr 5, 1979
Large Recall 79V081000
General Motors, Llc
Engine:mounts
Engine And Engine Cooling · 172,000 affected · Mar 30, 1979
Recall 79V073000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:seat track anchors and seats:othe
N/A · 35 affected · Mar 22, 1979
Recall 79V069000
General Motors, Llc
Emergency parking brake:mechanical
Parking Brake · 92 affected · Mar 13, 1979
Recall 79V056000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme
Equipment · 164 affected · Feb 26, 1979
Recall 79V026000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:fittings:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 222 affected · Jan 16, 1979
Recall 79V004000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:certification label
Equipment · 330 affected · Jan 8, 1979
Recall 79V002000
General Motors, Llc
Lighting:general or unknown component:side marker
N/A · 8,534 affected · Jan 5, 1979
Recall 79V003000
General Motors, Llc
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments
Fuel System, Gasoline · 113 affected · Jan 5, 1979
General Motors, Llc 1979 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did General Motors, Llc issue in 1979?
General Motors, Llc issued 36 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1979, affecting an estimated 4,813,313 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1979 General Motors, Llc vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.