Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V197000 Reported July 26, 1999

Gm/fmvss 301/fuel tank valve

General Motors, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99V197000
Manufacturer Campaign
99042/00-C-01
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,300
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.

Safety Consequence

If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. they will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.

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 99V197000 or campaign 99042/00-C-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99V197000

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

What is recall 99V197000?

NHTSA recall 99V197000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 26, 1999. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 301/fuel tank valve. The recall affects approximately 1,300 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 99V197000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99042/00-C-01. 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.