1981 · General Motors, Llc
General Motors, Llc Recalls Reported in 1981
15 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 6,477,695 vehicles.
1981 Recalls
All 15 General Motors, Llc recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 81V148000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:fluid:hydraulic (fluid contamination/wrong
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 17 affected · Dec 14, 1981
Recall 81V142000
General Motors, Llc
Equipment:wheel chair lift
N/A · 485 affected · Nov 24, 1981
Recall 81V118000
General Motors, Llc
Wheels:single:rim base
Wheels · 253 affected · Oct 5, 1981
Recall 81V104000
General Motors, Llc
Steering:column shaft upper
Steering · 44,059 affected · Sep 9, 1981
Recall 81V095000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:differential:proportional valve
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 47,371 affected · Aug 10, 1981
Recall 81V075000
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Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors
Seat Belts · 85 affected · Jun 18, 1981
Recall 81V073000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:independent front control arm:upper
Suspension · 9,070 affected · Jun 16, 1981
Recall 81V060000
General Motors, Llc
Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors
Seat Belts · 55,238 affected · May 19, 1981
Large Recall 81V038000
General Motors, Llc
Electrical system:battery:cable
Electrical System · 105,130 affected · Mar 24, 1981
Recall 81V036000
General Motors, Llc
Wheels:single:disc:spider
Wheels · 6,690 affected · Mar 23, 1981
Recall 81V037000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 93 affected · Mar 23, 1981
Large Recall 81V025000
General Motors, Llc
Suspension:single axle:rear:control arm
Suspension · 5,821,160 affected · Feb 25, 1981
Recall 81V022000
General Motors, Llc
Visual systems:glass:window:tailgate and back door
Visibility · 67,350 affected · Feb 11, 1981
Recall 81V009000
General Motors, Llc
Wheels
N/A · 17 affected · Jan 13, 1981
Large Recall 81V010000
General Motors, Llc
Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:booster
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 320,677 affected · Jan 13, 1981
General Motors, Llc 1981 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did General Motors, Llc issue in 1981?
General Motors, Llc issued 15 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1981, affecting an estimated 6,477,695 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1981 General Motors, Llc vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.