What is the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Missing Brake Pushrod Locknut Can Limit Braking (Recall 68V003)?

Certain 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles with power disc brakes may be missing the brake pushrod-to-clevis jam locknut. Thread wear can let the pedal reach the floor before the brakes are fully applied. Severity: high.

What is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Tire-Information Decal Can Be Incorrect (Recall 70V032)?

Certain 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles may have an incorrect tire-information decal, leaving owners with inaccurate tire specification or loading information. Severity: high.

What is the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Throttle Lever Can Catch on Its Retaining Clip (Recall 68V085)?

Certain 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles can have the carburetor throttle lever interfere with its retaining clip, holding the throttle partly open and preventing a return to idle. Severity: high.

What is the 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Incorrect Throttle-Rod Clip Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 70V143)?

Certain 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles can have an incorrectly installed carburetor throttle-rod retaining clip that holds the throttle partly open. The vehicle may not slow when the accelerator is released. Severity: high.

What is the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Brake Pipe Can Chafe and Eliminate Front Braking (Recall 68V004)?

Certain 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles can have insufficient clearance between a brake pipe and the engine oil pan or transmission oil-cooler lines. Contact can wear through the brake pipe and eliminate front-wheel braking action. Severity: high.

What is the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Can Break (Recall 66V032)?

Certain 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles can have an improperly installed steering shaft that binds and accumulates abnormal stress. The shaft can eventually break and cause complete loss of steering. Severity: high.

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Chevrolet Chevelle Problems & Known Issues

1967-1968, 1970-1971 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1967-1968, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has 7 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Cruise Accelerator Chain Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 68V038), Missing Brake Pushrod Locknut Can Limit Braking (Recall 68V003), Tire-Information Decal Can Be Incorrect (Recall 70V032), Throttle Lever Can Catch on Its Retaining Clip (Recall 68V085), Incorrect Throttle-Rod Clip Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 70V143), Brake Pipe Can Chafe and Eliminate Front Braking (Recall 68V004) and Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Can Break (Recall 66V032). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

All 7 Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Chevelle problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1967-1968, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Cruise Accelerator Chain Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 68V038), Missing Brake Pushrod Locknut Can Limit Braking (Recall 68V003), Tire-Information Decal Can Be Incorrect (Recall 70V032). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Chevelle reliable?

The 1967-1968, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Cruise Accelerator Chain Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 68V038) and Missing Brake Pushrod Locknut Can Limit Braking (Recall 68V003) and Tire-Information Decal Can Be Incorrect (Recall 70V032) and Throttle Lever Can Catch on Its Retaining Clip (Recall 68V085) and Incorrect Throttle-Rod Clip Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 70V143) and Brake Pipe Can Chafe and Eliminate Front Braking (Recall 68V004) and Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Can Break (Recall 66V032). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Chevrolet Chevelle is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Chevrolet Chevelle. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1967-1968, 1970-1971 Chevrolet Chevelle with 7 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Cruise Accelerator Chain Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 68V038)?

Certain 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vehicles can have a cruise-control accelerator chain catch on the carburetor secondary-throttle shaft. The throttle may then remain open instead of returning the engine to idle. Severity: high.

All 7 Known Issues

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle: Cruise Accelerator Chain Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 68V038)#

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle: Throttle Lever Can Catch on Its Retaining Clip (Recall 68V085)#

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle: Incorrect Throttle-Rod Clip Can Hold the Throttle Open (Recall 70V143)#

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle: Missing Brake Pushrod Locknut Can Limit Braking (Recall 68V003)#

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle: Brake Pipe Can Chafe and Eliminate Front Braking (Recall 68V004)#

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle: Tire-Information Decal Can Be Incorrect (Recall 70V032)#

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle: Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Can Break (Recall 66V032)#

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