Chevrolet C10 1986
Model C10 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and seat belts. 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 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/19/18 | 20/25/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 3 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | M3/M4C | RWD | 18/20/19 | 20/26/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 17/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | M3/M4C | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/22/18 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 15/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/30/24 | D | $ 900 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/24/22 | 23/30/25 | D | $ 819 | 12 | 850805 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 20/24/22 | 23/30/25 | D | $ 819 | 12 | 850820 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/17/15 | 15/21/18 | Regular | $ 1251 | 17 | 850820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/16/14 | 14/21/16 | Regular | $ 1339 | 17 | 860902 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 17 | 850820 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | D | $ 900 | 17 | 850820 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V043000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1984 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 32 | 04/03/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/01/1987 | 04/03/1987 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Improper size rear brake assemblies were installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trucks could exceed the maximum stopping distancepermitted by fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems, creating the potential for avehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace rear axle brake assemblies with proper size assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear brake assembly/fmvss 105.vehicle description: light duty trucks with 6.2l diesel engine and 4 speedmanual transmission. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1988 | 03/31/1988 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 07/20/2000 | |||
| Steel fuel filter adapter threads striped carb body causing fuel leak onto engine | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| Plastic cover on fuel tank allowed sand to colect causing rust thru of fuel tank and fuel leakage | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Started to smell gas and discovered that the gas tank supports had rusted throughand caused the gas tank to come loose/vibrate which rubbed a hole in the tank. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1996 | |||
| The gas tank collects water and holds it and the gas tank rusts out. please describe. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| Speedometer failed, a much lower mileage was indicated than vehicle actually traveled. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| My 1986 chevy 1/2 ton pu truck caught fire while travelling down the interstate at 65 mph with me and my 71 year old father in it. i am convinced the problem was caused by the transmission overheating and pressure blowing the fluid out the dipstick tube. at the time we were pulling a boat (18' pontoon boat) down alabama interstate 65 south when we heard several explosions underneath the vehicle. it was approx. 4:45 am on 6/18/99. i looked out my side window and saw large bright orange and yellow reflections on the pavement indicating a severe fire underneath our vehicle (there were no indications of a problem before the explosions occurred). we were approaching an overpass with an 18 wheeler directly behind us and another vehicle overtaking us in the left passing lane. there was no safe place (shoulder) to stop. i proceeded across the overpass and pulled over immediately. we feel very fortunate that we were not injured and that the entire vehicle and boat did not burn totally. once i got stopped, i popped the hood, saw the flames through the dense smoke, raced to the boat, retrieved the fire extinguisher, raced back and put most of the fire out. after completely expelling the fire extinguisher, small flames were still visible. i quickly retrieved 2 gallons of water that we had in the back of the truck and put the remainder of the fire out with it. there is considerable damage under the hood but apparently not enough for the truck to be considered totaled by my insurance company. after walking to the nearest phone i dialed 911. a local volunteer fire dept. was dispatched. a fire truck and fireman arrived shortly thereaftere and inspected under the dash and hood thoroughly to make sure the fire was totally out. a report was filled out by the fireman. the truck and boat were towed back to my dad's resident that morning by tate's wrecker service in athens al. (note: the truck is a 2 owner. it has been very dependable, well maintained and was in excellent condition.) | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 2 | ||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckle won't release, also passenger buckle pops open. tt | |||