SYS ONLINE INGEST 6 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ GMC/ 1984074

GMC · Canada · High

GMC C7, C5 +1 more: Brakes

Affects GMC C7, C5, C6 · 1980–1982 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain trucks equipped with the combination of bendix master cylinder and bendix handrovac frame mounted brake booster, air may be drawn into the brake system past the various seals. Air in the brake system could cause a loss of braking ability and result in vehicle crash without prior warning.

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