There have been 4 safety recalls for the GMC T-series. 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 T-series.
If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2007 Chevrolet T-series, 2007 GMC T-series, 2007 GMC Topkick, 2007 Isuzu F Series, 2007 Isuzu H Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR |
| Recall Summary: Gm is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 Chevrolet kodiak and t-series, GMC topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7. 8l diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was stationary (brakes applied) the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving. If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the dual system air pressure gauges would register the drop in pressure. If the pressure continued to drop, the low air pressure warning buzzer and warning lamp would activate as designed, warning the driver to move the vehicle to a safety location. If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Chevrolet C7500, 2007 Chevrolet C8500, 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2007 Chevrolet T-series, 2007 GMC T-series, 2007 GMC Topkick, 2007 Isuzu F Series, 2007 Isuzu FXR, 2007 Isuzu H Series, 2007 Isuzu HTR, 2007 Isuzu HVR, 2007 Isuzu HXR |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7. 8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T-series, 2006 GMC T-series, 2006 GMC Topkick, 2006 GMC Topkick 8500, 2006 Isuzu F Series, 2006 Isuzu H Series, 2006 Isuzu HVR |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet C7500, 2006 Chevrolet C8500, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T-series, 2006 GMC T-series, 2006 GMC Topkick, 2006 GMC Topkick 8500, 2006 Isuzu FTR, 2006 Isuzu FXR |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 29, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:compressor | 1,880 |
| May. 2, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:compressor | 1,896 |
| Aug. 16, 2006 | Air Brake | 1,369 |
| Jul. 13, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 1,184 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2007 GMC T-series | 2 |
| 2006 GMC T-series | 2 |