Manual transmission: lubricantRecall 84V-073 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 84V-073 covers 35,919 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a manual transmission: lubricant problem, reported to NHTSA on June 18, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected35,9192 models

ReportedJun 18, 1984Owners notified Jul 26, 1984

Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH A BLENDED FLUID AND IN ADDITION, WILL UPDATE THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION; LUBRICATION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIFTH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION COULDLOCK THE REAR WHEELS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Chevrolet S101982, 1983

GMC S151982, 1983

Built from February 1, 1982 to August 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.