NHTSA recall 96V004000

Steering · General Motors, LLC

January 2, 1996report date

3,047units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.

Why it matters: This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.

The fix: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1995 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1995 Gmc C15, 1995 Gmc C25, 1995 Gmc C35.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V004000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.