Vehicle recall 82V081000 · August 24, 1982
Chevrolet C20, GMC C20 and 4 more models
The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. The shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace both rear axle shaft assemblies, if necessary, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with a 9.5 inch ring gear rear axle.system: suspension; rear axle shafts.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,driver could lose control of vehicle and have an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V081000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 1982
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 30, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,881
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
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 (1982): 1982
- Chevrolet K20 (1982): 1982
- Chevrolet P20 (1982): 1982
- GMC C20 (1982): 1982
- GMC K20 (1982): 1982
- GMC P20 (1982): 1982
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