Chevrolet C15 1986
Model C15 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Fuel problems. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 10/26/1999 | 0 | ||
| Dual gas tanks are leaking. the other one is rusted from mud build up. consumer took car to napa, and they said that the tank was obsolete and would have to puchase one used. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1999 | 0 | ||
| Dual gas tanks are leaking ,the other one is rusted due to mud build up. took truck to napa, and consumer was told that those tanks are now obsolete, and that the consumer would have to get one used. please provide any further infomation. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1999 | 0 | ||
| One of the dual tanks was leaking. this could cause a fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 2 | 08/01/1988 | |
| Leaking fuel tank. tt the plastic rock guard does not cover the entire front end of the tank making it possible for sand, rock, dirt and other debris to get between the plastic guard and the tank causing the tank to rust completely and leak the fuel. it could be a major fire hazard. *yh | |||