Vehicle recall 80V153000 · November 20, 1980

Chevrolet P30 and GMC P3500

Vehicles may be subject to abrasive contact between the rear brake hose/pipe assembly and the axle housing with normal brake usage and rear pad wear.

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

Summary: Vehicles may be subject to abrasive contact between the rear brake hose/pipe assembly and the axle housing with normal brake usage and rear pad wear. Should this condition occur, it could lead to a brake hose/pipe failure, resulting in loss of brake fluid and loss of rear braking action.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake hose/pipe assembly and mounting brackets at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 11,000 lb rearr axles.system: service brakes; rear brake hose/pipe assembly.consequences of defect: loss of rear brakes could cause a vehicle accident,especially in situations requiring minimal stopping distance.note: driver will be alerted to brake fluid loss by illumination of brakewarning light and increased brake pedal travel.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V153000
Reported to NHTSA: November 20, 1980
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 24, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,343
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 80V153000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet P30 (1980): 1980
GMC P3500 (1980): 1980

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