Vehicle recall 89V173000 · October 16, 1989
Chevrolet K100, GMC K150 and 2 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Consequence
- This would eventually cause failure of the fronthydraulic brake system, increase stopping distance which could result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Modify fender skirt splash shield and replace brake hose on both sides.
- Notes
- System: front brake hoses.vehicle description: light duty trucks.description of defects: the fender skirt splash shields may contact the frontbrake hoses causing wear on the hoses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 1989
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 6, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82
- 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.
- Chevrolet K100 (1988): 1988
- Chevrolet K200 (1988): 1988
- GMC K150 (1988): 1988
- GMC K250 (1988): 1988
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