Gmc Recall 96I005000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission, Cooling Unit And Lines

NHTSA recall 96I005000 · announced January 1, 1996 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 5,220 units affected

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

NOTE: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITHOUT CHARGE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Gmc B7
• 1995 Gmc C6
• 1995 Gmc C7
• 1995 Gmc Kodiak
• 1995 Gmc P6 Chassis

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.