Vehicle recall 89V078000 · May 15, 1989
Chevrolet C10, GMC C15 and 10 more models
There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads.
- Consequence
- Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation.
- Notes
- System: trailer hitch fasteners.vehicle description: extended cab trucks with optional trailer hitch (VR4).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 1989
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 20, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,863
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet C10 (1989): 1989
- Chevrolet C20 (1989): 1989
- Chevrolet C30 (1989): 1989
- Chevrolet K10 (1989): 1989
- Chevrolet K20 (1989): 1989
- Chevrolet K30 (1989): 1989
- GMC C15 (1989): 1989
- GMC C25 (1989): 1989
- GMC C35 (1989): 1989
- GMC K15 (1989): 1989
- GMC K25 (1989): 1989
- GMC K35 (1989): 1989
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