Recall 84V073000
Power Train › Manual Transmission › Lubricant — Chevrolet, GMC · reported 18 Jun 1984 · 35,919 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; LUBRICATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIFTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION COULDLOCK THE REAR WHEELS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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