The 1984 GMC C Series has 4 recalls, with the most serious being a steering defect on certain C30 trucks where a tie rod can separate without warning, causing sudden loss of steering control.
Two recalls involve fire and fuel risks. On certain propane-fueled C20 trucks, a cracked fitting on the fuel fill line can allow propane to escape during refueling, creating a fire hazard. Separately, certain vehicles have a fuel tank that does not meet fuel system integrity standards and can be punctured in a crash, raising the risk of fuel leakage. On the structural side, certain C30 trucks are also equipped with Firestone 16x6 disc wheels that can develop cracks in the rim. If the crack goes unnoticed and spreads, the wheel can split and rapidly deflate the tire, which can cause the driver to lose control.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may not meet safety standards for crash protection. During barrier testing, the fuel tank became punctured.
What the fix does
No remedy is currently available. Contact your dealer or manufacturer for further information.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The wheel's drop center (the recessed section that holds the tire) may crack. On wheels with tube-type tires, an undetected crack can spread, split the wheel, and cause sudden tire air loss, risking loss of control.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel toe-in may not have been properly set, and the tie rod clamp fastener may not have been tightened. A tie rod could separate while driving, causing sudden loss of steering control.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A swivel nut on the lower fitting of the 80 percent fuel fill line may have cracked during assembly. When the shutoff valve opens during fueling, propane can leak.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
