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Gmc GENERAL recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1985 to 1988 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1985
1
1986
2
1988
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19851
19862
19881

1985: 1; 1986: 2; 1988: 1

Year-by-year records

Gmc GENERAL model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198501Not available
198602+1
198801Not available

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

86V157000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1986-11-25 (November 25, 1986) · Model years: 1985, 1986

A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
86V130000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Reported: 1986-09-19 (September 19, 1986) · Model years: 1986

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED WOULD NOT DECREASE; LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).

NHTSA campaign record ↗
89V121000 · Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

Reported: 1989-07-24 (July 24, 1989) · Model years: 1988

THE REAR AXLE RELAY VALVES (ONE PER AXLE) MAY NOT MEET BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.

Consequence: THE REAR AXLE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE IN THE TIMESSPECIFIED BY FMVSS 121.

Remedy: REPLACE THE NONCOMPLYING RELAY VALVES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗