Recall 80V017000: 1978–1980 GMC GMC and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 26, 1980

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

850vehicles

Model years

1978–1980

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. This could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose.

Remedy

Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck2 complaints
• 1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck2 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1 complaints
• 1978 GMC GMC0 complaints
• 1979 GMC GMC2 complaints
• 1980 GMC GMC2 complaints