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Recall campaign87V128000

Recall 87V128000: 1988 Chevrolet K10 and 5 other models

Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Report received
Aug 10, 1987
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
312vehicles
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

Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.

Possible consequence

Shock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes.

Remedy

Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.

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.