Gmc Astro — Steering
High risk
Jun 19, 1986
Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
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 ste
Also affects: Gmc General, Gmc Brigadier
Gmc Astro — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 6, 1986
Model years: 1986
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
Also affects: Buick Estate Wagon, Cadillac Cimarron, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac Fleetwood, Chevrolet C Series
Gmc Astro — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 9, 1986
Model years: 1984
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 UNDE
Also affects: Gmc Brigadier
Gmc Astro — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 9, 1985
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS "FOR REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIMES.
Gmc Astro — Other
High risk
Jun 6, 1985
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985
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
Also affects: Gmc Brigadier, Gmc General
Gmc Astro — Engine
High risk
Sep 20, 1983
Model years: 1983
On certain trucks, the turbocharger compressor housings are metallurgically low in strength. Under operating conditions involving excessive engine spped, the turbocharger could ove
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
Gmc Astro — Other
High risk
Jul 7, 1982
Model years: 1981, 1982
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 STE
Also affects: Gmc Brigadier, Gmc C5, Gmc C6, Gmc C7
Gmc Astro — Brakes
High risk
Sep 14, 1981
Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Certain trucks may not comply with CMVSS 121 which requires a split braking system operating separately and independently on two axles.
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
Gmc Astro — Engine
High risk
Jan 21, 1981
Model years: 1980, 1981
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 sy
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
Gmc Astro — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 23, 1978
Model years: 1978
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
Also affects: Chevrolet Titan
Gmc Astro — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 14, 1978
Model years: 1978, 1979
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH SPEEDOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES PER HOUR RATHER THAN KILOMETERS PER HOUR AND ODOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES RATHER THAN KILOMETERS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL SAF
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
Gmc Astro — Brakes
High risk
Aug 5, 1975
Model years: 1976
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SERRATIONS WERE NOT MACHINED DEEP ENOUGH INTO THE LOWER PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE WITH SERRATIONS IN THE LOWER PEDAL.
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
Gmc Astro — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 22, 1975
Model years: 1975
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 366-V8 OR 427-V8 AND ALLISON MT650 TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION GOVERNOR FAILURE WHICH COULD ALLOW TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS TO BREAK AND ENDANGER THE DRIVER, PA
Also affects: Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc General, Gmc Titan
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