1983 GMC C6 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

1983 GMC C6 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of 1983 GMC C6 recalls and defects found on 1983 GMC C6 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the 1983 GMC C6 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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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Most Recent Recalls For 1983 GMC C6

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1983-1985 GMC C6 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1983-1985 GMC C6	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 624	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1985-07-02
Summary: THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT SIDES OF SOME TRUCKS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH CAUSING AIR PRESSURE LOSS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
1983 GMC C6 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Recall
1983 GMC C6	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Units affected: 3948	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1984-10-02
Summary: THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.