Campaigns on record across the GMC Astro (1975–1986), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with GMC to confirm which apply.
On certain trucks, the coleman front driving axle steering arms may be overstressed. This condition can cause cracks to develop eventually resulting in complete fracture of the steering arm and loss of steering control. Correction: A new steering arm and power assist cylinder will be installed.
1986067 · 7 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1985 gmc astro recalls
On certain vehicles, the push-pull headlight switch may have been manufactured with electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit. An intermittent circuit could cause the headlights to suddenly go out. Under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions, driver visibility could be reduced, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
1986051 · 23,158 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 gmc astro recalls
THE ROCKWELL FF941 FRONT AXLES CONTAIN CRACKS AT THE FORGED ENDS WHERE THE STEERING KNUCKLES ARE ATTACHED BY THE KING PINS. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAM UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND STEERING KNUCKLE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1986004 · 47 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1984 gmc astro recalls
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS "FOR REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIMES.
1985109 · 545 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1985 gmc astro recalls
Certain vehicles may experience failure of the cab entry step mounting strap in the area of the step support bracket to strap weld interface. If the cab entry mounting strap fails while a person is attempting to enter the cab, personal injury could result.
1985071 · 152 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1985 gmc astro recalls
On certain trucks, the turbocharger compressor housings are metallurgically low in strength. Under operating conditions involving excessive engine spped, the turbocharger could overspeed and cause the compressor wheel to disintegrate. If this were to occur, the compressor housing might not contain teh disintegrating pieces. Flying pieces of debris could cause injuries to people in or nearby the vehicle.
1983078 · 3 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1983 gmc astro recalls
STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY YOKES MAY BE OF AN INCORRECT FORGING STEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRITTLE WELDS BETWEEN THE YOKE AND ITS SHAFT. FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING.
1982054 · 714 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1982 gmc astro recalls
Certain trucks may not comply with CMVSS 121 which requires a split braking system operating separately and independently on two axles.
1981093 · 171 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1980 gmc astro recalls
On certain trucks, if diesel fuel or lubrication oil causes the crankcase to become overfull fluid can be ingested through the crankcase depression regulator valve to the intake system increasing engine speed. This could result in vehicle crash without prior warning. Also, the governor lionkage lock may loosen and prevent the engine from being turned off. If the lock separates from the linkage, other governor components could be damaged which could result in loss of throttle control with the possibility of vehicle crash without prior warning. Trucks equipped with detroit diesel allison 8.2 Engines.
1981010 · 647 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1981 gmc astro recalls
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SPORT STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PROGRESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL RELATIVE TO THE LOWER HUB SECTION AND WOULD BE NOTICEABLE AS FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE HUB CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
1978132 · 20 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1978 gmc astro recalls
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