Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V143000 Reported August 29, 1988

Fuel:fuel system other parts

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,655 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V143000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,655
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 29, 1988

Defect Summary

Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed.

Safety Consequence

In event of an accident in which vehicle becomes invertedmissing valve could allow fuel spillage in excess of amount allowed by fmvss 301which could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Replace fuel sender and pump assembly.

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 88V143000 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 88V143000

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

What is recall 88V143000?

NHTSA recall 88V143000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 29, 1988. It addresses: Fuel:fuel system other parts. The recall affects approximately 1,655 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 88V143000 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.