1979 GMC C20 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

1979 GMC C20 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of 1979 GMC C20 recalls and defects found on 1979 GMC C20 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the 1979 GMC C20 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their structure, or performance.  Look up customer problems!

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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Most Recent Recalls For 1979 GMC C20

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1979-1980 GMC C20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Recall
1979-1980 GMC C20	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Units affected: 320677	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1981-01-13
Summary: FATIGUE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER HOUSING. THIS MAY CAUSE A VACUUM LEAK AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAKES. AFTER PROLONGED USE, THE CRACKS MAY DEVELOP TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BOOSTER MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
1979 GMC C20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Recall
1979 GMC C20	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Units affected: 15328	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1979-06-06
Summary: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECTRICALLY ENGAGED.