Defect & Vehicles Involved

DEFECT INVOLVED

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1996 S model 2-wheel drive pick up trucks equipped with 2.2L engines and 5-speed manual transmission. Some of these trucks have been built with a transmission containing parts not machined to specification. Transmissions built with mismachined parts could seize and lock the rear wheels while the truck is being operated. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.

To correct this condition, dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet the inspection criteria, the transmission will be replaced.

VEHICLES INVOLVED





Involved are certain 1996 S model 2-wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with 2.2L engines and 5-speed manual transmissions and built within the VIN breakpoints as shown.

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to involved dealers with campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.

These listings may contain owner name and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.