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Recall campaign87V125000

Recall 87V125000: 1988 Chevrolet C20 and 11 other models

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Report received
Aug 10, 1987
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
8,893vehicles
Model years
1988

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

Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.

Possible consequence

Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.