Vehicle recall 80V014000 · February 26, 1980

Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck and GMC GMC

The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The hydraulic steel brake tube connecting the brake hose to the left or right front top wheel cylinder may develop a fracture in the bend next to the wheel cylinder. This fracture results from periodic high stresses in the tube due to "brake chatter" which can occur during certain environmental conditions.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the front brake tubes at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks equipped with 7000 lb. Front axlesand standard hydraulic brakes or 12,000 lb. Front axles with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic steel brake tube.consequences of defect: a fractured tube will result in a brake system fluidleak and loss of braking action. This could occur without prior warning andcould cause a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V014000
Reported to NHTSA: February 26, 1980
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 11, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 46,556
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 80V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet Truck (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
GMC GMC (1978-1979): 1979, 1978

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