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Vehicle recall 96V082000 · May 7, 1996

Chevrolet C10, GMC C15 and 10 more models

The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

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

Summary
The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Consequence
Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
Notes
System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V082000
Reported to NHTSA
May 7, 1996
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification
April 29, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
16,918
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Recall 96V082000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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