GMC B6P042 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS
Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of GMC B6P042 recalls and defective parts found
on GMC B6P042 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the GMC B6P042 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
Most Recent Recalls For GMC B6P042
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| 1990 GMC B6P042 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 30640 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1990-08-13 |
| Summary: FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL. |  |
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| 1986-1989 GMC B6P042 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Units affected: 21558 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1989-05-08 |
| Summary: A CRACK MAY DEVELOP ADJACENT TO THE FUEL TANK SEAM WELD ATTACHING THE TANK END CAP. |  |
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| 1987-1988 GMC B6P042 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 1503 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1988-08-16 |
| Summary: MELTING OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN OCCUR WHERE THE AIR LINES ROUTE UNDER THE LEFT HAND FRAME RAIL NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE. |  |
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| 1983-1987 GMC B6P042 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Units affected: 7870 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1987-08-03 |
| Summary: SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. |  |
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| 1983-1986 GMC B6P042 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Units affected: 4299 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1986-07-07 |
| Summary: SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AT THE FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICT STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |  |
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| 1982-1984 GMC B6P042 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC Units affected: 1436 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1984-10-16 |
| Summary: VEHICLES HAVE A PRIMARY AND A RESERVE BRAKING SYSTEM. IF THE PRIMARY BRAKE SYSTEM BOOSTER FAILS, UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THE RESERVE SYSTEM MAY ALSO MALFUNCTION AND BRAKING ABILITY WILL BE IMPAIRED. |  |
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