NHTSA Campaign 96I005000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jan 1, 1996 · 5,220 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GMC B7 1995 5,220
GMC C6 1995 5,220
GMC C7 1995 5,220
GMC KODIAK 1995 5,220
GMC P6 CHASSIS 1995 5,220
GMC TOPKICK 1995 5,220

Source: NHTSA Campaign 96I005000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.