1976 Chevrolet Monza recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
4 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…
What could happen: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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 1976 MONZA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E088000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-890-2075.
- 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: EQUIPMENT
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent.
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 1976 MONZA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V142000.
- 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: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
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Notes: GENERAL MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO 76C21. 2 + 2 AND TOWN COUPE ONLY. POSSIBILITY THATAN INCORRECT COMBINATION BRAKE VALVE WAS INSTALLED, WHICH MAY CAUSE BRAKES TOFAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE FMVSS NO. 105. THIS CONDITION MAY DECREASE THEBRAKING ABILITY AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE CRASH WHEN A BRAKINGSITUATION REQUIRES MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING VALVE WITH PROPER TYPE WHERE NECESSARY). PASSENGER VEHICLE. (2+2AND TOWN COUPE ONLU).
3. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent.
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 1976 MONZA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V023000.
- 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: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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Notes: CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C07. BUICK CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-3. PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO76-C-12. OLDSMOBILE CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-4. POSSIBILITY THAT A MACHININGOPERATION ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER REMOVED EXCESSIVE MATERIAL FROM A SURFACETHAT SERVES AS A REACTION AREA FOR THE DISC BRAKE SHOE. AS A RESULT, THE FRONTDISC BRAKE SHOES MAY NOT BE HELD IN PROPER POSITION BY THE BRAKE SHOE REACTIONAREA OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WHEN THE BRAKES RECEIVE REPEATED HARDAPPLICATIONS. THIS ACTION MAY CAUSE BRAKE SHOE SUPPORT EAR TO FATIGUE ANDBRAKE SHOE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPERS, FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKINGACTION. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING ADDITIONAL REACTION TABS TO HOLDSHOE IN PROPER POSITION.
4. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car.
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 1976 MONZA.
- Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 76V018000.
- 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: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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Notes: CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 76C08. PONTIAC CAMPAIGN NO 76-C-10. BUICK CAMPAIGN NON/A. POSSIBILITY THAT THE WASHERS USED WITH THE BOLTS TO ATTACH THE STEERINGGEAR TO FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HARDENED, AND THEIR INSIDE DIAMETERMAY BE TOO LARGE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE ATTACHING BOLT BOLT TORQUE MAYNOT BE MAINTAINED, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE AT THE FRAME. IFDRIVER DOES NOT HEED THIS CONDITION, IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AFFECTED WASHERS WHERE NECESSARY. )
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1976 Chevrolet Monza owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
08/29/2000 · Wheels / tires
PLEASE PUT FIRESTONE OUT OF BUSINESS. IN 1996-7 (CHEV/MONZA) I HAD FOUR TIRE FAILURES (2 SEPARATE INCIDENCES) WHILE ON THE OPEN ROAD. FIRESTONE REPLACED THE FIRST SET OF FAILED TIRES ON A PRO RATED BASIS. THE SECOND SET FAILED WITH FOUR PERSONS IN THE CAR AT ROAD SPEEDS. IF IT HAD BEEN THE FRONT TIRES, NO DOUBT, MY PASSENGERS AND I WOULDN'T BE HERE TODAY…