Chevrolet · Canada · Crit
Chevrolet Chevette: Not Entered
Affects Chevrolet Chevette · 1976–1977 — about 26K vehicles.
The hazard
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PLASTIC SHIELDS AROUND THE LOWER FRONT CORNERS OF THE FUEL TANK AND ALSO INSTALL LARGER WASHERS ON CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION PARTS TO IMPROVE THE RESISTANCE OF THE FUEL TANK TO RUPTURE OR PUNCTURE DURING A REAR-END COLLISION.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational