Chevrolet C10 1977

Model C10 made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension and vehicle speed control.

C10 year 1977

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1977

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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
77V171000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	17	10/12/1977	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/12/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles were assembled with a standard front suspension assembly, instead of the specified heavy-duty front suspension. operation of vehicle while carrying the maximum rated load may lead to deterioration and eventual failure of front suspension components.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install the proper front suspension components without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rpo f44 and f60 heavy chassisequipment and springs.system: suspension; front suspension.consequences of defect: failure of the front suspension could cause loss ofsteering control without prior warning, and an accident.
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
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
			09/01/1988
	I enrolled in the gm program pending the court case regarding the gas tank placement outside of the frame, and associated fires on impact. g m will now not respond to my inquiries as to the resolution of the case.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
			10/01/1997
	During right side impact crash, fuel tank ruptures and causes fire.
06/30/1995		1
	Was hit from the side that gas tank was on and vehicle caught fire. *ak
03/21/1995
	Location of fuel tank creates potential for fire vehicle upon impact. tt