GMC · Canada · High
GMC C Series: Steering
Affects GMC C Series · 1991 — about 263 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain C3500HD vehicles, the tie rod may fracture through the damper stud mounting hole. Under moderate to heavy braking or significant power steering pump inputs, the wheel can pull out and slide resulting in a pulling to the left. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Tie rod assembly, damper and damper bracket will be replaced with newly designed parts.
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