Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 88V-081 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 88V-081 covers 90 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE (RWAL) FEATURE COULD BECOME DISABLED BY AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION.
The risk
BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILLNOT LIGHT TO INFORM THE DRIVER OF RWAL DISABLEMENT AND THUS NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 105.
The fix
INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE HARNESS BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION AND ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE WARNING LAMP/FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.2L DIESEL ENGINES ANDTHM 770 R4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1986 to October 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.