Buick Skylark; Chevrolet Nova, Nova Concours, Nova Custom and 3 more (1977-1978): Suspension
Recall 77V163000 · Sep 27, 1977 · General Motors Corp.
31,979
vehicles affected
31,979
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 77V163000
- Date
- Sep 27, 1977
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 31,979
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 1977-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
7 models, 14 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 77V163000?
7 models: Buick Skylark (1977-1978), Chevrolet Nova (1977-1978), Chevrolet Nova Concours (1977-1978) and 4 more, about 31,979 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 77V163000?
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.