1996-1997 Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on September 11, 1997. It covers about 146,167 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 146,167
reported: Sep 11, 1997
owners notified: Oct 20, 1997
related complaints: 408

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
Risk: Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

Recall number 97V146001

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet S10 1996-1997 1996 1997
GMC Sonoma 1996-1997 1996 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 408 complaints about brakes problems.

1996 Chevrolet S10 1997 Chevrolet S10 1996 GMC Sonoma 1997 GMC Sonoma

Questions about recall 97V146001

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 97V146001, reported on September 11, 1997, covers about 146,167 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V146001?

Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.

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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