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 1980 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 certain trucks, if diesel fuel or lubrication oil causes the crankcase to become overfull fluid can be ingested through the crankcase depression regulator valve to the intake system increasing engine speed. This could result in vehicle crash without prior warning. Also, the governor lionkage lock may loosen and prevent the engine from being turned off. If the lock separates from the linkage, other governor components could be damaged which could result in loss of throttle control with the possibility of vehicle crash without prior warning. Trucks equipped with detroit diesel allison 8.2 Engines.
A failure of this component (engine) 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.