There have been 4 safety recalls for the GMC P3. 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 P3.
If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Crown Coach Classmate Ii, 1996 Crown Coach Classmate Ii, 1994 Crown Coach School Bus, 1992 GMC P3, 1993 GMC P3, 1994 GMC P3, 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Us Bus Eagle, 1996 Us Bus Eagle |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurs while the hood or engine compartment was open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by a fan segment and injured.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet P3, 1996 GMC P3 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: The engine cooling fan assemblies can break from fatigue caused by engine and/or vehicle induced stresses. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the cracking goes unnoticed, the center portion of thedisc will crack completely and eventually the rim portion of the wheel couldseparate from the center section which could result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Chevrolet P3, 1986 Chevrolet P3, 1987 Chevrolet P3, 1988 Chevrolet P3, 1989 Chevrolet P3, 1990 Chevrolet P3, 1991 Chevrolet P3, 1992 Chevrolet P3, 1985 GMC P3, 1986 GMC P3, 1987 GMC P3, 1988 GMC P3, 1989 GMC P3, 1990 GMC P3, 1991 GMC P3, 1992 GMC P3 |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: The 19. 5 x 6 front steel wheel disc cracks outside the mounting bolt circle and ends at the hub's diameter. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition leads to increased stopping distance, andshould minimum stopping distance be required, it could result in an accidentwithout warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Chevrolet P3, 1991 Chevrolet P3, 1990 GMC P3 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: Brakes may have missing rear axle outer bearing retaining ring and or greater than specified bearing end play. Either condition allows the rotor and hub assembly to shift position relative to the spindle.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 517 |
| Jan. 16, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 108 |
| Sep. 8, 1992 | Wheel | 6,784 |
| Jul. 16, 1991 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 3,085 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1994 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1993 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC P3 | 2 |
| 1991 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC P3 | 2 |
| 1989 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1988 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1987 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1986 GMC P3 | 1 |
| 1985 GMC P3 | 1 |