GMC · Canada · High
GMC C Series, K Series: Steering
Affects GMC C Series, K Series · 1995 — about 269 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering column upper intermediate shaft nut may not be torqued to the proper specification. The nut could detach allowing the through bolt that secures the upper intermediate shaft to the lower steering column shaft to fall out. This could result in possible shaft separation, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash. Correction: Suspect fasteners will be torqued to specification.
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