CHEVROLET S10 1982: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V073000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | S10 | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-07-26 | 1984-06-18 | 1984-07-10 |
Production Dates: 1982-02-01 - 1982-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35919
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
REAR WHEELS MAY LOCK SUDDENLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION BETWEEN MAINSHAFT AND FIRST GEAR.
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.
