Vehicle recall 93V165000 · October 1, 1993

Chevrolet K10703 and GMC K10703

The rear drive shaft tube separates from the yoke causing underbody sheet metal damage and could possibly detach from the vehicle causing damage to the fuel tank.

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

Summary: The rear drive shaft tube separates from the yoke causing underbody sheet metal damage and could possibly detach from the vehicle causing damage to the fuel tank.
Consequence: If the drive shaft detaches from the vehicle and causesdamage to the fuel tank, fuel spillage will occur which could result in apossible fire.
Remedy: Replace saginaw three rivers drive shafts with a drive shaft from a different supplier.
Notes: System: power train; drive shaft propellor.vehicle description: short wheelbase four wheel drive half-ton pickup truckswhich were equipped with a drive shaft from general motors saginaw three riversplant.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact GMC service center at 1-313-456-4547 or contact Chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V165000
Reported to NHTSA: October 1, 1993
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 27, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 183
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 93V165000 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 K10703 (1993): 1993
GMC K10703 (1993): 1993

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