Vehicle recall 84V031000 · March 20, 1984

Chevrolet C30 and GMC C35

The front steering alignment may not have been completed.

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

Summary: The front steering alignment may not have been completed. The tie rods, a part of the steering linkage which transmits steering movements to the wheels, may not have been fastened completely. The alignment of the steering will affect the vehicle"s handling properties. Incomplete fastening of the steering tie rod may lead to complete separation of the linkage.
Remedy: Tie rod clamp fasteners will be inspected. If necessary, the toe-in will be set, and the tie rod clamp fasteners will be tightened. There will be no charge for these services.
Notes: Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; tie rod clamp fasteners.consequences of defect: separation of the steering linkage and resulting lossof steering control without warning may lead to an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V031000
Reported to NHTSA: March 20, 1984
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: April 4, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 767
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 84V031000 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 C30 (1984): 1984
GMC C35 (1984): 1984

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