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GMC G35 recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the GMC G35, covering 78,346 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

GMC G35 recalls by model year

1996 31995 21993 11992 31991 11990 1

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Steering: linkagesReported September 26, 1996 · 8,340 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

Recall number 96V187000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported September 26, 1996 · 20,689 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Recall number 96V186000 · Recall details

Tires: beadReported July 1, 1996 · 5,773 vehicles affected
What is wrong
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Risk
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Remedy
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

Recall number 96V117000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported February 16, 1995 · 13,853 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Risk
This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

Recall number 95V026000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported July 7, 1994 · 3,492 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad.
Risk
The ball joint can separate from the control arm resulting in loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms.

Recall number 94V125000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assistReported September 3, 1992 · 246 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.
Risk
The reduced master cylinder stroke results in failure tomeet the partial system failure requirements of fmvss 105, "hydraulic brakesystems". A further reduction in braking ability at a time when partial systemfailure has occurred could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Replace the brake assembly.

Recall number 92V127000 · Recall details

Visibility: glass, side/rearReported May 18, 1992 · 146 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicles were incorrectly equipped with standard rear windows instead of the necessary riveted installation seal assemblies.
Risk
The rear door windows do not comply with the retentionrequirements of fmvss 217, which provides protection against passengers beingejected out of the rear in an accident.
Remedy
Replace the existing rear window seals with the riveted installation seal assemblies.

Recall number 92V077000 · Recall details

SeatsReported March 11, 1991 · 25,807 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Risk
Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207.
Remedy
Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

Recall number 91V040000 · Recall details

Questions about the GMC G35 recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the GMC G35 have?

8, covering steering, electrical system and tires.

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