The issue
On certain C20, G1, G3 and K20 vehicles, the differential shaft lock screw loosens and falls out. Either the lock screw or the cross pin can become lodged in the rotating parts of the axle, which can cause extensive damage to the axle. If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, it could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Description (français)
Sur certains C20, G1, G3 et K20, l'arbre du différentiel peut se dévisser et tomber. Cette vis, ou la goupille d'arrêt, peuvent alors être prises entre les pièces en rotation du différentiel. Si cela se produit alors que le véhicule est en mouvement, le conducteur peut perdre la maîtrise du véhicule et provoquer un accident.
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged
Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C Series | 1982 |
| Chevrolet G Series | 1982 |
| Chevrolet K Series | 1982 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet C Series | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| Chevrolet G Series | 1982 | 0 | 0 |
| Chevrolet K Series | 1982 | 0 | 0 |