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2006 GMC T-Series

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #06V311000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
There's a problem with the air brake system in your vehicle. A small valve wasn't installed correctly, which might prevent the brakes from working as they should.
Risk if Unfixed
If you need to stop suddenly, your vehicle may not stop as quickly as it should, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace a valve or fix some air brake lines in your vehicle for free. You can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONFIGURED IMPROPERLY, PREVENTING AIR FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AS DESIGNED. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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Critical #06V254000 Plain English
Component

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake system may have a faulty air valve that can cause a delay in the parking brake engaging, which can lead to a rollaway situation.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could experience a delayed parking brake application without warning, which can lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on us! Your dealer will inspect and replace the faulty valve free of charge, and you can contact them at 1-800-630-2438, 1-866-996-9463, or 1-800-255-6727 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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PARKING BRAKE
1 recall

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2007
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