GMC P3 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the GMC P3, covering 10,494 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
GMC P3 recalls by model year
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
- Risk
- If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Recall number 96V162000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- The engine cooling fan assemblies can break from fatigue caused by engine and/or vehicle induced stresses.
- Risk
- If this occurs while the hood or engine compartment was open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by a fan segment and injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing engine cooling fan with a newly released fan assembly having rivets with larger heads.
Recall number 96V005000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- The 19.5 x 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter.
- Risk
- If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace all six (seven if there is a spare) defective wheels with newly designed wheels.
Recall number 92V129000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Brakes may have missing rear axle outer bearing retaining ring and or greater than specified bearing end play. Either condition allows the rotor and hub assembly to shift position relative to the spindle. This movement can cause brake caliper piston recede farther than normal into the piston bore which would require greater than normal brake fluid displacement when the service brakes are applied.
- Risk
- This condition leads to increased stopping distance, andshould minimum stopping distance be required, it could result in an accidentwithout warning.
- Remedy
- Replace both rear axle hubs.
Recall number 91V123000 · Recall details
Questions about the GMC P3 recalls
How do I check if my GMC P3 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 P3 have?
4, covering fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling and wheels.
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