Chevrolet C10 1976

Model C10 made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and tires. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment, vehicle speed control.

C10 year 1976

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1976

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EQUIPMENT
07E088000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.	E (Equipment)	121680	11/08/2007	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/24/2007	10/30/2007
Defect 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 Summary	This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
77V178000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	330468	11/07/1977	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/14/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
DP96007	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/17/1996	12/03/1996	TRUCK FAN BLADE
	There is no summary currently available
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	12/08/1992	03/09/1995	FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/14/1999		1
	Vehicle engine fire (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
			01/01/1976
	This is in regards to product safety campaign; tsb #86c15 or #86c10, issue date: jan. 87, fuel tank shield installation. as of this time we have not experienced a failure, but wish to acquire info on this campaign.no safety defec tlisted in summary. *ak
TIRES

	On 3/11/94 was driving when goodyear tire split causing an accident-2 injured. tt