1980 Chevrolet Citation Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1980
Chevrolet Citation is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1980 Chevrolet Citation and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1980 Chevrolet Citation
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1980 Citation Recalls
AUG 10, 1981 | Recall ID#
11513
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY... More Details
AUG 10, 1981 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
11513
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 10, 1981 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
47371 |
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DURING HIGH DECELERATION BRAKING. THE PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM PROPORTIONER VALVES AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL NEW VALVES.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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SEP 25, 1979 | Recall ID#
20205
THE AUTOMATIC COOLER LINE HOSES ON SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL VOIDS, WHICH COMBINED WITH A HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION AT ELEVATED... More Details
SEP 25, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
20205
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 25, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
224892 |
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Summary:
THE AUTOMATIC COOLER LINE HOSES ON SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL VOIDS, WHICH COMBINED WITH A HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION AT ELEVATED...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE COOLER LINE HOSES USING HOSES WITH KEVLAR BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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OCT 17, 1979 | Recall ID#
20207
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT... More Details
OCT 17, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
20207
| Component: |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 17, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
161225 |
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Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PLATE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT HIGH MILEAGE WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED TYPE OF STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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MAR 22, 1979 | Recall ID#
20505
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY... More Details
MAR 22, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
20505
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 22, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
35 |
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Summary:
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "ANCHORAGE OF SEATS". THE LOCK BAR IN THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES MAY...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BOTH FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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APR 17, 1979 | Recall ID#
39792
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW... More Details
APR 17, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
39792
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 17, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
23725 |
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Summary:
THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN DESIRED INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LOWER COIL WHERE IT RESTS ON THE SPRING SEAT. THIS COULD ALLOW...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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APR 05, 1979 | Recall ID#
49083
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING... More Details
APR 05, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
49083
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 05, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4626 |
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Summary:
FUEL HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND CONTACT THE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE AXLE BOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE ROTATING...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
IF PROPER CLEARANCE IS NOT PRESENT, THE METAL FUEL PIPE WILL BE REFORMED UPWARDS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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FEB 24, 1983 | Recall ID#
59176
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE REAR WHEEL SKID DURING BRAKING. REAR WHEEL SKIDDING IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON A WET OR... More Details
FEB 24, 1983 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
59176
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 24, 1983 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
239799 |
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Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE REAR WHEEL SKID DURING BRAKING. REAR WHEEL SKIDDING IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR ON A WET OR...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEPENDING ON THE TRANSMISSION TYPE AND THE BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE OR REPAIR, AS NECESSARY, CERTAIN FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS, AND THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES. THE REAR BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS WILL BE REPLACED WITH PARTS THAT USE A MATERIAL WHICH GREATLY REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF REAR WHEEL SKID. ACTIONS TAKEN TO THE FRONT BRAKES ARE TO ENSURE UNIFORMITY OF THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. ACTIONS TAKEN TO THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, FOR KEEPING THE VEHICLE STATIONARY WHILE MANUAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED UNITS ARE IN NEUTRAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED UNITS ARE IN PARK, ARE MET.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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APR 05, 1979 | Recall ID#
59629
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CAN RESULT IN RUBBING CONTACT WHEN... More Details
APR 05, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
59629
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 05, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4382 |
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Summary:
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS CAN RESULT IN RUBBING CONTACT WHEN...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE CLUTCH CABLE ROUTING WILL BE REVISED TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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APR 05, 1979 | Recall ID#
68749
THE LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS AT THE REAR CONTROL ARM LOCATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED INTO THE STRUCTURE. SOME OF THESE BARS MAY HAVE BEEN... More Details
APR 05, 1979 |
CITATION
| Recall ID#
68749
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 05, 1979 |
| Model Affected: |
CITATION |
| Potential Units Affected: |
10751 |
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Summary:
THE LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS AT THE REAR CONTROL ARM LOCATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED INTO THE STRUCTURE. SOME OF THESE BARS MAY HAVE BEEN...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
LONGITUDINAL BODY BARS WILL BE WELDED AND BOLTED IN THE PROPER POSITION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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