Safety Recall NHTSA · 77V172000 Reported October 12, 1977

Wheels:cap:cover:hub

General Motors, Llc · Wheels · 685 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77V172000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
685
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 1977

Defect Summary

The front axle aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may contain a deficiency in the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings which may result in cracks which could eventually lead to hub failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and replace front axle aluminum hubs with steel hubs, without charge to owner.

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 77V172000 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 77V172000

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

What is recall 77V172000?

NHTSA recall 77V172000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 12, 1977. It addresses: Wheels:cap:cover:hub. The recall affects approximately 685 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77V172000 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.