1983 GMC C7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 GMC C7
The 1983 GMC C7 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1983 GMC C7
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1983 GMC C7, potentially affecting up to 4,572 vehicles.
Recall 84V120000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 3,948 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DUAL AIR RESERVOIRS OF SOME TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH CARBON STEEL SPRINGS INSTEAD OF STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS, AS INTENDED. THE CARBON STEEL SPRING IS MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUSTING THAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPRING. THIS RUSTING COULD CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO FAIL, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKES.
Remedy: THE AIR TANK WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR VALVE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE CONTAINING A STAINLESS STEEL SPRING.
View full details →Recall 85V085000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 624 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE INNER FENDER ON THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT SIDES OF SOME TRUCKS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE UPON BRAKE APPLICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB THROUGH CAUSING AIR PRESSURE LOSS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. A REDUCTION...
Remedy: INSTALL NEW BRAKE CHAMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS, BRAKE LINE ELBOWS, AND AIR BRAKE HOSES, AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 GMC C7
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 GMC C7.
Safety Rating for the 1983 GMC C7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 GMC C7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 GMC C7
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 GMC C7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1983 GMC C7 (current)
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