GMC · Canada · High
GMC Brigadier, C5 +3 more: Other
Affects GMC Brigadier, C5, Astro, C7, C6 · 1981–1982 — about 714 vehicles.
The hazard
STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY YOKES MAY BE OF AN INCORRECT FORGING STEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRITTLE WELDS BETWEEN THE YOKE AND ITS SHAFT. FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational