Chevrolet C20 1981
Model C20 made in 1981 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1981
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 - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V148000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1981 to 06/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 17 | 12/17/1981 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1981 | 12/22/1981 | 571 | 116 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic brake fluid used in certain vehicles may fail to comply with the brake fluid boiling point requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 116, motor vehicle brake fluids. braking efficiency may be reduced and vehicle stopping distance increased, especially when hard or frequent braking raises brake fluid temperature. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suspect hydraulic brake fluid will be bled from the brake system and replaced with gm delco supreme no. 11 or an equivalent, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake fluid.consequences of defect: in situations requiring minimum vehicle stoppingdistance, an accident would result.note: the problem may be indicated by an increase in pedal travel or a spongyfeeling to the pedal. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 45 mph heard a popping noise on the left rear tire. also, by the flapping on the tire noticed a tread separation. firestone atx , size p235/75r15 dot vnh1. *ak | |||