Storage: tank assemblyRecall 87V-002 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 87V-002 covers 86,152 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected86,1522 models

ReportedJan 20, 1987Owners notified Jan 30, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TRUCKS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY, DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST.

The risk

GREATER THAN ACCEPTABLE FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER ACOLLISION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SHIELD TO THE FRONT OF THE ORIGINAL SHIELD TO PROTECT THE FUEL TANK.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY CAB AND CHASSIS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A LOWSERVICE BODY.

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 C301984, 1985, 1986

GMC C351984, 1985, 1986

Built from August 1, 1983 to May 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.