Vehicle recall 96V187000 · September 26, 1996
Chevrolet G10, Chevrolet G20 and 3 more models
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
- Consequence
- The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began during September 1996. 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 1800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 1996
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 9, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,340
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet G10 (1996): 1996
- Chevrolet G20 (1996): 1996
- Chevrolet G30 (1996): 1996
- GMC G25 (1996): 1996
- GMC G35 (1996): 1996
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