1996 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others recall: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 7, 1996. It covers about 16,918 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,918
- reported
- May 7, 1996
- owners notified
- Apr 29, 1996
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- What is wrong
- The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
- Risk
- Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Recall number 96V082000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet C10 1996 1996
- Chevrolet C20 1996 1996
- Chevrolet C30 1996 1996
- Chevrolet K10 1996 1996
- Chevrolet K20 1996 1996
- Chevrolet K30 1996 1996
- GMC C15 1996 1996
- GMC C25 1996 1996
- GMC C35 1996 1996
- GMC K15 1996 1996
- GMC K25 1996 1996
- GMC K35 1996 1996
Questions about recall 96V082000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet C10, Chevrolet C20 and others u-bolt, leaf spring to axle?
Yes. Recall 96V082000, reported on May 7, 1996, covers about 16,918 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V082000?
Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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