Chevrolet Recall 99V-268: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected: 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2000 Pontiac Montana. Filed with NHTSA on September 29, 1999, covering about 235 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: Mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

The risk

In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign99V-268 (99V268000)
Manufacturer number99061
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentFuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report dateSeptember 29, 1999
Owners notifiedOctober 11, 1999
Vehicles affected235
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 99V-268 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 235 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.