NHTSA Recall 85V048000: Wheel cylinders (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,810,000 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Buick Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 85V048000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DRUM › WHEEL CYLINDERS |
| Report received | April 29, 1985 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.
Notes
Note: owner notification will begin after september 1, 1985 and should be completed by september 30, 1985.vehicle description: midsize passenger cars and small trucks. System: rear brakes.
Vehicles covered by recall 85V048000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Century | 1978, 1980 |
| Buick Regal | 1978, 1980 |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Chevrolet S10 | 1982 |
| GMC Caballero | 1978, 1979 |
| GMC S15 | 1982 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 1978 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
| Pontiac Lemans | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
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.