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1970 GMC C SERIES

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

71V235000 Dec 29, 1971
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
6,682,084 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1970 GMC C SERIES

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
WB11-X-001A Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC C SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA91038 Opened: Aug 30, 1991 , Closed: May 29, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

GMC C SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC C SERIES across all model years (1967, 2001).

14 Total Recalls
45 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

GMC C SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 0 4 View
2008 0 7 View
2007 0 2 View
2005 0 3 View
2002 0 3 View
2001 2 2 View
2000 0 7 View
1998 0 2 View
1996 0 5 View
1995 0 2 View
1993 0 1 View
1992 0 3 View
1990 0 1 View
1989 1 2 View
1988 0 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 (current) 1 0
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View

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