There have been 3 safety recalls for the GMC General. 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 General.
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: 1985 GMC General, 1986 GMC General |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: A clamp pinch bolt securing the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may loosen. Consequence of defect: shafts could separate resulting in loss of truck control which could lead to a crash without prior warning. ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 24, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 7 |
| Nov. 25, 1986 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 4,779 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 241 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1988 GMC General | 1 |
| 1986 GMC General | 2 |
| 1985 GMC General | 1 |