Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
Enter a VIN to identify your vehicle and find Canadian recall notices that may apply to its make, model and year. Confirm VIN-specific eligibility and repair status with the manufacturer.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 GMC Astro in Canada.
Certain trucks may not comply with CMVSS 121 which requires a split braking system operating separately and independently on two axles.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SPORT STEERING WHEEL THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION FASTENERS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PROGRESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL RELATIVE TO THE LOWER HUB SECTION AND WOULD BE NOTICEABLE AS FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE HUB CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH SPEEDOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES PER HOUR RATHER THAN KILOMETERS PER HOUR AND ODOMETERS CALIBRATED IN MILES RATHER THAN KILOMETERS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 101 - CONTROL LOCATION.
A failure of this component (lights and instruments) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
Explore safety recall records by model year.