GMC P35 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

GMC P35 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of GMC P35 recalls and defective parts found on GMC P35 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the GMC P35 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.

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Most Recent Recalls For GMC P35

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1987-1989 GMC P35 SEATS Recall
1987-1989 GMC P35	SEATS Units affected: 6098	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1990-02-12
Summary: SEAT PEDESTALS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MAY HAVE A LARGER THAN SPECIFIED SLOT IN THE CENTER CHANNEL.
1984-1985 GMC P35 SEATS Recall
1984-1985 GMC P35	SEATS Units affected: 46	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1986-08-25
Summary: THREE BOLTS WHICH ATTACH THE SILL THAT SUPPORTS THE BASE OF THE SEAT WERE OMITTED; THEREFORE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210 AND FMVSS 207. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FLOOR PLATE COULD BUCKLE ALONG THE INBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE SEAT PEDESTAL TO BE IMBALANCED, AND INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
1985 GMC P35 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Recall
1985 GMC P35	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Units affected: 619	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1986-08-18
Summary: DURING A COMBINED CORNERING AND BRAKING MANEUVER, THE TIE ROD END COULD CONTACT THE TIRE WALL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS CONTACT CAN CAUSE GROOVING OF THE TIRE, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
1985 GMC P35 WHEELS:RIM Recall
1985 GMC P35	WHEELS:RIM Units affected: 861	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1985-11-26
Summary: THE WHEEL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS BETWEEN THE DISC AND RIM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AND IS NOT NOTICED, THE CRACK COULD INCREASE AROUND THE RIM, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE RIM FROM THE DISC, LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
1982-1985 GMC P35 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Recall
1982-1985 GMC P35	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Units affected: 383	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1985-10-15
Summary: THE FAN BLADE, WHEN SUBJECTED TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK APART AT THE HUB WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON WORKING UNDER THE HOOD OR NEAR THE TRUCK COULD BE STRUCK BY A BLADE PART AND BE INJURED.
1984 GMC P35 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Recall
1984 GMC P35	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Units affected: 11305	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1984-10-16
Summary: DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE, THE FUEL CAP MAY IMPROPERLY SEAL THE END OF THE FILLER PIPE. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, AN IMPROPERLY SEALED FILLER PIPE COULD ALLOW FUEL SPILLAGE.
1978 GMC P35 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT Recall
1978 GMC P35	PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT Units affected: 1252	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1978-09-26
Summary: THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR CONTAINS ELECTRICAL WIRES THAT MAY BE REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE LAMP WILL BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON, EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE INDICATOR LAMP BE ACTIVATED UPON APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
1978 GMC P35 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Recall
1978 GMC P35	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Units affected: 1688	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1978-09-26
Summary: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE A BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WARNING WHICH STATES, "WARNING, CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. USE ONLY DOT 3 FLUID FROM A SEALED CONTAINER". THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS".
1978 GMC P35 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall
1978 GMC P35	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Units affected: 2024	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1978-09-26
Summary: THE FUEL TANK FUSIBLE BUSHING ELEMENT MAY HAVE MELTED DUE TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE TANKS WERE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT RAYS DURING CHASSIS STORAGE.