Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V072000 Reported April 12, 1999

Gm/aluminum wheels

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 352 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
99019
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
352
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with chrome plated aluminum wheels. some of these wheels have a mounting surface that was not machined correctly, causing the wheel studs to break.

Safety Consequence

The tire/wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace all wheels with date codes indicating that they may not have been machined correctly. the wheel mounting studs at any location where a suspect wheel was installed will also be replaced.

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 99V072000 or campaign 99019.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V072000

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

What is recall 99V072000?

NHTSA recall 99V072000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 12, 1999. It addresses: Gm/aluminum wheels. The recall affects approximately 352 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99019. 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.