There have been 4 safety recalls for the GMC Brigadier. 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 GMC Brigadier.
The rear axle brakes may not release in the timesspecified by fmvss 121.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 GMC Brigadier, 1988 GMC General |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
| Recall Summary: The rear axle relay valves (one per axle) may not meet brake release timing requirements of fmvss 121. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 GMC Brigadier, 1986 GMC General |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: The throttle return spring assembly may fail and prevent the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. Consequence of defect: engine speed would not decrease; loss of accelerator control could result in a crash without prior warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Chevrolet Bruin, 1979 Chevrolet Bruin, 1980 Chevrolet Bruin, 1981 Chevrolet Bruin, 1978 GMC Brigadier, 1979 GMC Brigadier, 1980 GMC Brigadier, 1981 GMC Brigadier |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Chevrolet Brigadier, 1979 Chevrolet Brigadier, 1978 GMC Brigadier, 1979 GMC Brigadier |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, "air brake systems". As a result, air could leak from the rear brake system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 24, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 7 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 241 |
| Sep. 9, 1981 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 44,059 |
| Aug. 8, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 3,263 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1988 GMC Brigadier | 1 |
| 1986 GMC Brigadier | 1 |
| 1981 GMC Brigadier | 1 |
| 1980 GMC Brigadier | 1 |
| 1979 GMC Brigadier | 2 |
| 1978 GMC Brigadier | 2 |