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1977 GMC C Series Recall

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Active Safety 1977 GMC C Series Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1977 GMC C Series in Canada.

Ref #1995-096 Campaign : 5D18
1995-06-01 227 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the service-part fuel tanks may have one or more pairs of the six projection welds which attach the sender-unit ring to the tank that do not meet specification. These out of specification welds may fracture during sender unit installation resulting in fuel leakage and a possible vehicle fire. Note: recall covers 1975-1986 chevrolet/gmc c/k pickup and chassis cab trucks and 1987-1991 chevrolet/gmc r/v pickup and chassis cab trucks. Correction: vehicles with fractured sender ring weld pairs will have a new fuel tank installed.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-078 Campaign : N/D
1977-10-17 24 255 units

Engine

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, heavy or repeated full throttle application can cause the accelerator pedal rod lower end to cut through the carpet or rubber mat and may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position when the foot is removed from the accelerator.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-046 Campaign : N/D
1977-08-16 N/D units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain C30 vehicles, the master cylinder to hydraulic brake booster attaching bolts may have been over tightened resulting in stripped threads and/or cracking of the booster casting. This could result in the master cylinder separating from the brake booster during a brake application and may cause a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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