1979 GMC VAN
1 recalls, 1 complaints
01I004000 Mar 8, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1973-1979 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FLEX FANS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADES, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE FAN ASSEMBLY TO CONFIRM IF IT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FAN IN QUESTION. THE FAN ASSEMBLY HAS SEVEN FAN BLADES AND IS IDENTIFIED BY PART NUMBER 336032 ON EACH FAN BLADE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FLEXIBLE FAN ASSEMBLY, YOU SHOULD REPLACE THE FAN. A NEW F... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 21, 1997
DOOR LATCHES FAIL CAUSING DOORS TO OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION.
GMC VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC VAN across all model years (1973, 1979).
7
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths