1995 GMC C35: recalls and complaints

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• 97V0370007 Mar 1997Seats
• 96V1170001 Jul 1996Tires / Bead
• 96V0570004 Apr 1996Vehicle Speed Control
• 96V0040002 Jan 1996Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 95V24100013 Dec 1995Seat Belts / Front
• 95V24200013 Dec 1995Seat Belts / Front
• 95V02600016 Feb 1995Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines

1. 97V037000Received 7 Mar 1997. 624,433 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..

2. 96V117000Received 1 Jul 1996. 5,773 units.

   Tires / Bead

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 1996.

3. 96V057000Received 4 Apr 1996. 379,004 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 1996.

4. 96V004000Received 2 Jan 1996. 3,047 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jan 1996.

5. 95V241000Received 13 Dec 1995. 630,099 units.

   Seat Belts / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 1996.

6. 95V242000Received 13 Dec 1995. 40 units.

   Seat Belts / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..

7. 95V026000Received 16 Feb 1995. 13,853 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Feb 1995.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 GMC C35?

1,656,249 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC C35 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the GMC C35, model years 1972 to 1996. 7 of them name the 1995 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 GMC C35 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.