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GMC Brigadier Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 6 model years of the GMC Brigadier (1978–1988).

4
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1978
year with most recalls

Pick your GMC Brigadier model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1988 GMC Brigadier10
1986 GMC Brigadier10
1981 GMC Brigadier10
1980 GMC Brigadier10
1979 GMC Brigadier20
1978 GMC Brigadier20

All GMC Brigadier recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC Brigadier, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

    NHTSA 89V121000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The rear axle relay valves (one per axle) may not meet brake release timing requirements of FMVSS 121.

    Remedy: Replace the noncomplying relay valves.

    Model years: 1988

  2. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 86V130000 Reported 241 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Replace accelerator linkage return spring(s).

    Model years: 1986

  3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 81V104000 Reported 44,059 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    During assembly the upper steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened. Movement may occur between the upper steering shaft and the yoke, causing accelerated pinch bolt wear at the "whistle slot" in the shaft. Pinch bolt wear could cause the yoke to slip from the shaft.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect the upper steering column shaft to ensure proper tightening of the nut and bolt. If necessary, a new nut and bolt will be installed and properly tightened at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

  4. Foot control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V187000 Reported 3,263 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles were assembled with incorrect plumbing of the copper brake application valve supply air lines. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 121, "air brake systems". As a result, air could leak from the rear brake system.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and reconnect any improperly connected air lines at the brake application valve, without charge.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.