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NHTSA recall 96V035000

Power train › Manual transmission

Chevrolet S10 and 2 more

Reported Feb 22, 199624,906 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Aug 1, 1995 – Jan 1, 1996

The defect

Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications.

The risk

These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck IS being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet S10
1996
GMC S15
1996
GMC Sonoma
1996

Notes

System: power train; transmission; 5 speed.vehicle description: 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with 2.2L engines and 5-speed manual transmissions.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.