Recall 81V010000: 1979–1980 Chevrolet K20 and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 13, 1981

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

320,677vehicles

Model years

1979–1980

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

Fatigue cracks may develop in the brake vacuum booster housing. This may cause a vacuum leak and reduce the effectiveness of the brakes. After prolonged use, the cracks may develop to the extent that the booster may separate from the vehicle.

Remedy

Vehicles will be inspected for fatigue cracks in the brake vacuum booster. Those without cracks will have a support brace installed. Those with evidence of cracking will have a new brake vacuum booster and support brace installed. This service will be provided at no charge.

Affected model years

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

• 1979 Chevrolet C200 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet C201 complaints
• 1979 Chevrolet C300 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet C300 complaints
• 1979 Chevrolet K200 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet K201 complaints
• 1979 Chevrolet K300 complaints
• 1980 Chevrolet K300 complaints