Campaigns on record across the GMC General (1975–1988), 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.
THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES (ONE PER AXLE) MAY NOT MEET BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
THE REAR AXLE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE IN THE TIMESSPECIFIED BY FMVSS 121.
REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING RELAY VALVES.
89V121000 · 7 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1988 gmc general recalls
On certain vehicles, improper torque of the clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may allow the clamp to loosen and the shafts to separate. This would result in loss of vehicle control and possible crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the clamp assembly and the upper steering shaft.
1986132 · 2,142 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 gmc general recalls
A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.
86V157000 · 4,779 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 gmc general recalls
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).
86V130000 · 241 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 gmc general recalls
On certain vehicles the accelerator linkage return springs which were not properly stress relieved may break. This could potentially result in the vehicle going to full throttle, and could prevent the throttle from returning to idle when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator pedal. Should this occur, the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and in the event that minimum stopping distances are required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. Correction: Accelerator linkage return spring(s) will be replaced.
1986103 · 13 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 gmc general recalls
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 general 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 general 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 general 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 general 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 general recalls
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