Recall 97V-146
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Chevrolet S10 and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-146
- Reported
- September 11, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 146,167 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
The risk
Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997.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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet S10 1996 to 1997
- GMC Sonoma 1996 to 1997