Chevrolet K10 1982

Model K10 made in 1982 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1982

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
83V045000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1981 to 04/01/1982V (Vehicle)620405/03/1983ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/27/198305/18/1983
Defect SummaryThe locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. the pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. if the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. if the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may no longer power the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks equipped with eaton locking differential.system: power train; differential shaft lock screw.consequences of defect: if the failure should occur while the vehicle is inmotion, the driver may lose control of the vehicle and an accident couldresult.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/14/198803/31/1988EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS
 There is no summary currently available