Gmc G35 1986

Model G35 made in 1986 by Gmc got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.7l.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/19/1718/24/20Regular$ 110214850820
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 3 gearsRWD15/18/1617/23/19Regular$ 117214850820
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD11/14/1212/18/14Regular$ 156215860902
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD11/13/1212/17/14Regular$ 156215850820

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V131000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986V (Vehicle)10611105/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/30/1986
Defect SummaryThe push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
91V217000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1984 to 08/01/1986V (Vehicle)16662401/23/1992MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/13/199112/18/1991
Defect SummaryThe left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence SummaryIf the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryInstall a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/07/198701/14/1988EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
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