NHTSA Recall 71V139000: Coil springs (suspension)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 124,000 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet K10.
| NHTSA campaign | 71V139000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | August 19, 1971 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 1971 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Not provided.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Not provided.
Notes
Chevrolet campaign no 71-c-12, GMC campaign no 71-c-9.all 4- wheel drive.possibility that under certain operating conditi ons front spring may breaknear front attachment on steering c olumn side.breakage could cause vehicleto veer toward leftin left-hand drive vehicles and to right in right-handdrive v ehicles.(correct by replacing second leaf where necessary. )
Vehicles covered by recall 71V139000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet K10 | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| Chevrolet K10 Blazer | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1970, 1971 |
| GMC K1500 | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| GMC K2500 | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.