Recall 81V148000: 1981 Chevrolet C20 and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 14, 1981

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

17vehicles

Model years

1981

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

The hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, "motor vehicle brake fluids". Braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping distance increased, especially when hard or frequent braking raises brake fluid temperature.

Remedy

Suspect hydraulic brake fluid will be bled from the brake system and replaced with gm delco supreme no. 11 or an equivalent, without charge.

Affected model years

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

• 1981 Chevrolet C104 complaints
• 1981 Chevrolet C201 complaints
• 1981 GMC C100 complaints