Chevrolet S10507

Model S10507 made by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
87V183000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)143612/15/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/01/198712/23/1987
Defect SummaryCotter pins in the upper and lower ball joints may have been improperly crimped allowing the cotter pin to come out of the stud.
Consequence SummaryBall joint nut could loosen causing separation of theball joint from the steering knuckle; this could result in loss of steeringcontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryReplace improperly crimped or missing ball joint stud nut cotter pins; also, replace steering knuckle assemblies, as necessary.
NotesSystem: steeringvehicle description: post office vehicles

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - LINKAGES
08/19/1997
 Bolt on pitman arm came off, separating it from steering shaft, causing vehicle to lose steering control.