The problem
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.
The risk
If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-197 (99V197000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99042/00-C-01 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | July 26, 1999 |
| Owners notified | July 23, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,300 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-197 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,300 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.