Vehicle recall 71V140000 · August 19, 1971
Chevrolet C20, GMC C2500 and 4 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Chevrolet campaign no 71-C-18.GMC campaign no 71-C-10.EXCE pt rpo h-22W/11,000 axle.possibility that power brake vacuu m cylinder (booster can)and/or attaching brackets may developfatigue cracks.if bracket cracks,could permit excessive mo vement of brake cylinder assembly.continuedoperation couldcrack front hydraulic brake resultant loss of brake fluid in part of dual braking system.braking system.(correct by repl acing componentswhere necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 19, 1971
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 18, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 136,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet C20 (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet K20 (1971): 1971
- Chevrolet K30 (1971): 1971
- GMC C2500 (1971): 1971
- GMC C3500 (1971): 1971
- GMC K2500 (1971): 1971
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