Chevrolet C10 1985

Model C10 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 6.2l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/19/1820/25/22Regular$ 10421284 824
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/21/1819/27/22Regular$ 10421284 8 3
( 4.3L) 6M3/M4CRWD18/20/1920/26/22Regular$ 9861284 8 3
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 4 gearsRWD17/21/1919/27/22Regular$ 9861284 824
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD14/16/1515/21/17Regular$ 12511284 8 8
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/20/1717/25/20Regular$ 11021284 8 9
( 5.0L) 8M3/M4CRWD14/18/1616/23/18Regular$ 11721284 8 8
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1616/23/18Regular$ 11721284 8 8
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/23/2021/30/24D$ 9001284 8 8
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD20/23/2223/30/25D$ 8191284 8 9
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD20/22/2122/28/24D$ 8571284 8 3
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/17/1515/21/18Regular$ 12511784 8 9
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1414/22/17Regular$ 13391784 8 3
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/23/1919/30/23D$ 9471784 8 8
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/19/1718/25/20Regular$ 11021284 8 7
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 3 gearsRWD16/19/1718/24/20Regular$ 11021284 8 9
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 4 gearsRWD16/20/1718/25/20Regular$ 11021284 8 9
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1616/23/18Regular$ 11721284 810
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/23/2021/29/24D$ 900128410 4
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD20/23/2122/30/25D$ 857128410 4
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD12/16/1414/21/16Regular$ 13391784 823
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/23/2019/30/23D$ 90017841029

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
87V043000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1984 to 09/01/1986V (Vehicle)3204/03/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/01/198704/03/1987571105
Defect SummaryImproper size rear brake assemblies were installed.
Consequence SummaryTrucks could exceed the maximum stopping distancepermitted by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems, creating the potential for avehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryReplace rear axle brake assemblies with proper size assemblies.
NotesSystem: rear brake assembly/fmvss 105.vehicle description: light duty trucks with 6.2l diesel engine and 4 speedmanual transmission.

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/14/198803/31/1988EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
808/01/1997
 I have replaced seven coils, four ignition modules, and 1 complete distributor, also i have replaced the cap and rotor three times. the truck has left me and my elderly parents stranded several times and helped in causing an accident that could had cause serious injury. i have put a large sum of money into this vehicle, beside the time it took to work on it,plus the time i missed at work. i am in constuction and when my truck don't i ussually can't work either/.i feel that chevrolet corp. should fix this problem or in the very least notify their vehicle owners so we can solve the defects ourselves. or not even buy them. i enjoyed my 1978 chevrolet pickup up to the day it was stolen. now i am not so sure i can endorse chevrolet an more. i must also state that owner before my father bought the truck he also had problems with it.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
 While driving, noticed smoke coming from under hood, found area near carburetor on fire. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
10/04/1995107/01/1995
 Under vehicle carriage fire, catalytic converter suspected of causing fire. tt after sudden explosion the vehicle caught fire from underneath the rear. the power door failed to work and the consumer in trying to get out had his hair on fire but put it out by rolling on the ground. *yh
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
01/20/2001101/16/2001
 Consumer has smelled gas fume odors outside vehicle, and noticed tank was leaking fuel from side saddle tank due to cover which was not mounted to tank, allowing foreign objects to enter tank and causing tank to rust out. twenty gallon tank. *ak
02/17/19967
 Fuel tanks are built outside the frame, causing serious risk of fire in case of being hit from the side. *dsh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/06/2007103/08/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1985 chevrolet c10. the contact was informed by the emissions station that the rear brakes on his vehicle do not operate. he stated that the vehicle needs an axle brake assembly. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer stated the brake system has not worked properly since the year he purchased the vehicle and will not be driven until manufacturer can remedy the defect. updated 02/01/08 *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
10/04/1995107/01/1995
 Under vehicle carriage fire, catalytic converter suspected of causing fire. tt after sudden explosion the vehicle caught fire from underneath the rear. the power door failed to work and the consumer in trying to get out had his hair on fire but put it out by rolling on the ground. *yh
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
05/24/20002
 Pe00 020; was traveling about 65mph on highway and there was no noise tire tread separated. continental general p235/75 r15 and dot # achl2v7077. front right tire exploded. second tire was the left front.*ak during the first tread separation, the vehicle went out of control causing damage to fender and door. the second tread separation occured again while travelling but there was no damage to the vehicle. *yh

Car dealers selling

StateCityZipNamePhone
INVALPARAISO46383NICK219-548-8487

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