Recall 94V-183: 1990 Chevrolet P300, 1990 GMC P300

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Sep 27, 1994, covering about 3,762 vehicles.

NHTSA number
94V-183
Report date
Sep 27, 1994
Vehicles affected
3,762
Owners notified
Sep 2, 1994

The problem

The auto apply parking brake system fails to release the parking brakes after action has been taken to release them or the system may automatically apply the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion. In either case, if the driver does not notice the telltale red brake light and stop the vehicle, the system will fail.

The risk

If the operator parks the vehicle, applies the parking brake with the failed auto apply parking brake system, the parking brakes will not set and the vehicle can roll inadvertently.

The fix

Dealers will update the components of the auto apply parking brake system, bleed the hydraulic power system, and adjust the parking brake.

Notes

System: parking brake.vehicle description: motorhome chassis.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-313-456-4547. Also, contact the national highwayt raffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number94V183000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet P3001990All years
GMC P3001990All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 94V-183?

The auto apply parking brake system fails to release the parking brakes after action has been taken to release them or the system may automatically apply the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion. In either case, if the driver does not notice the telltale red brake light and stop the vehicle, the system will fail.

How is recall 94V-183 fixed?

Dealers will update the components of the auto apply parking brake system, bleed the hydraulic power system, and adjust the parking brake.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.