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Safety recall · 88V081000

Exterior lighting: brake lights Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on May 16, 1988. It covers about 90 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V081000
Reported
May 16, 1988
Vehicles
90
Area
Lights

The problem

Rear wheel antilock brake (rwal) feature could become disabled by an electrical malfunction.

The risk

Brake warning indicator lamp on instrument panel willnot light to inform the driver of rwal disablement and thus not comply withfmvss 105.

The fix

Install a jumper wire harness between the transmission connection and engine wire harness.

Contacts

System: brake warning lamp/fmvss 105.Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with 6.2L diesel engines andthm 770 r4 automatic transmission.

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 88V081000.
  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
1988 Chevrolet C200001-
1988 Chevrolet K200001-
1988 GMC C250023F
1988 GMC K250004F

Questions

Is the 88V081000 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 88V081000?

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 88V081000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on May 16, 1988. 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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