1GTCW80A8BR500618

1981

Available vehicle information

VIN
1GTCW80A8BR500618
Model year
1981
Country
United States
Record status
windshield damage

VIN structure

1GT WMI · CW80A8 VDS · BR500618 VIS
WMI 1GT World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS CW80A8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS BR500618 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code B Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code R Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make GMC
Model Caballero
Model year 1981
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicle type TRUCK
Body class Pickup
Series 1/2 Ton
Engine model 2BBL
Displacement 3.8 L
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Gasoline
Drive type 4x2
Doors 2
Plant city ARLINGTON
Plant state TEXAS
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Report received: 24/10/2007

Summary

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Recall 2 81V036000

WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

Report received: 23/03/1981

Summary

"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall 3 81V025000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Report received: 25/02/1981

Summary

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.

Remedy

BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →

About VIN 1GTCW80A8BR500618

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1GTCW80A8BR500618 with a 1981. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and windshield damage as the record status.

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