There have been 6 safety recalls for the Chevrolet B6P042. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet B6P042.
In the event of a fuel return line separation, a fuelleak occurring in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 1990 Chevrolet B6P042, 1990 GMC B6P042, 1990 GMC Safari |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling, causing a leakage of fuel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a leak or dripping from the fueltank with potential fire hazzard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Chevrolet B6P042, 1987 Chevrolet B6P042, 1988 Chevrolet B6P042, 1989 Chevrolet B6P042, 1987 Chevrolet S7T042, 1989 Chevrolet S7T042, 1986 GMC B6P042, 1987 GMC B6P042, 1988 GMC B6P042, 1989 GMC B6P042, 1986 GMC S7T042, 1987 GMC S7T042 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: A crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in partial or total loss of servicebrakes without warning, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Chevrolet B6P042, 1988 Chevrolet B6P042, 1987 GMC B6P042, 1988 GMC B6P042 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Melting of the air brake lines can occur where the air lines route under the left hand frame rail near the exhaust pipe. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Brackets can break, resulting in loss of braking abilityat that front wheel, and possibly restricted steering, which could lead to avehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Chevrolet B6P042, 1984 Chevrolet B6P042, 1985 Chevrolet B6P042, 1986 Chevrolet B6P042, 1987 Chevrolet B6P042, 1983 GMC B6P042, 1984 GMC B6P042, 1985 GMC B6P042, 1986 GMC B6P042, 1987 GMC B6P042 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: Severe brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Chevrolet B6P042, 1984 Chevrolet B6P042, 1985 Chevrolet B6P042, 1986 Chevrolet B6P042, 1983 GMC B6P042, 1984 GMC B6P042, 1985 GMC B6P042, 1986 GMC B6P042 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
| Recall Summary: Severe brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s-cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section. Consequence of defect: brackets can break, resulting in loss of braking ability at the front wheel, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 13, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 30,640 |
| May. 8, 1989 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 21,558 |
| Aug. 16, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,503 |
| Aug. 3, 1987 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 7,870 |
| Jul. 7, 1986 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 4,299 |
| Oct. 16, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 1,436 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Chevrolet B6P042 | 1 |
| 1989 Chevrolet B6P042 | 1 |
| 1988 Chevrolet B6P042 | 2 |
| 1987 Chevrolet B6P042 | 3 |
| 1986 Chevrolet B6P042 | 3 |
| 1985 Chevrolet B6P042 | 2 |
| 1984 Chevrolet B6P042 | 3 |
| 1983 Chevrolet B6P042 | 3 |
| 1982 Chevrolet B6P042 | 1 |