Vehicle recall 83V106000 · October 13, 1983
GMC Caballero, Oldsmobile Cutlass and 5 more models
The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
- Remedy
- If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 5.7LITER diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder, rear brake pipe.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage will result in loss of brakingaction at the rear wheels. Loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V106000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 1983
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 25, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,667
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Regal (1983): 1983
- Chevrolet El Camino (1983): 1983
- Chevrolet Malibu (1983): 1983
- Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1983): 1983
- GMC Caballero (1983): 1983
- Oldsmobile Cutlass (1983): 1983
- Pontiac Grand Prix (1983): 1983
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