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10 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Gmc General, model years 1975–1986. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Gmc General — Steering High risk
Nov 25, 1986 Model years: 1985, 1986
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.
Gmc General — Engine High risk
Sep 16, 1986 Model years: 1986
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, a
Also affects: Gmc Brigadier
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Brigadier
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Brigadier
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
Gmc General — 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 Astro, Gmc Bison, Gmc Brigadier, Gmc Bruin, Gmc Titan
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