1966 Chevrolet Chevelle recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1966 CHEVELLE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V160000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO. 66C12. BUICK CAMPAIGN NO. 66C1. POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL INLET PLUG ON ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR MAY FAIL WHICH COULD RESULTIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THIS CONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, COULD CAUSE INJURYFROM FIRE OR FROM LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING A SPECIAL BRACKET ON THE CARBURETOR TO PREVENT LOSS OF FUEL INLETPLUG). PASSENGER VEHICLE.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Equipment (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
12/21/2018 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1965 (NA) CHEVROLET CHEVELLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT). THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PART WAS TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDE…
08/30/1999 · Brakes
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN CONSUMER CRASHING INTO GATE, BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY UPON INSPECTION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS