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Safety recall · 84V073000

Power train: lubricant Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on June 18, 1984. It covers about 35,919 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
84V073000
Reported
Jun 18, 1984
Vehicles
35,919
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.

The fix

Dealer will replace transmission fluid with a blended fluid and in addition, will update the maintenance schedule.

Contacts

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 5-speed manual transmissions.System: transmission; lubrication.Consequences of defect: when vehicle is in fifth gear, the transmission couldlock the rear wheels, possibly resulting in sudden loss of control and anaccident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V073000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Chevrolet S1005C
1983 Chevrolet S1004C
1982 GMC S1503D
1983 GMC S1502C

Questions

Is the 84V073000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V073000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V073000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on June 18, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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