Vehicle recall 82V128000 · December 14, 1982
Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet C10 and 2 more models
On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. This contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. This could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with optional aluminum wheels andrear brake drums.system: service brakes; rear brake drum, balance weights.consequences of defect: wheel and tire separation could occur without priorwarning and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 1982
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 10, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,633
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Blazer (1982): 1982
- Chevrolet C10 (1982): 1982
- GMC C15 (1982): 1982
- GMC Jimmy (1982): 1982
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