Chevrolet C20 1984
Model C20 made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.1l, 5.0l and 6.2l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.1L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 16/23/19 | $ 1172 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 4.1L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/21/17 | $ 1172 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 16/23/18 | $ 1172 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 15/20/17 | $ 1251 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 21/30/24 | $ 857 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 23/30/26 | $ 783 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 21/26/23 | $ 857 | 12 | 83 812 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 14/21/16 | $ 1339 | 12 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 21/30/24 | $ 857 | 12 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 22/30/25 | $ 819 | 12 | 83 9 2 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/20/1988 | 05/31/1991 | BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| 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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1984 | ||
| Design flaw of the dual tanks and protective shields, resulting in several incidents of corrosion and leakage, defect (rebate)in the outside gasoline tanks, however consumer has not received notice. *mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/07/1990 | 0 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Front seal leak caused car to not go forward or backward. took to mechanic, and they rebuilt the transmission. had to have it replaced 3 times. consumer felt it was the fluid dextron 3 that was causing the problem. due to overheated transmission, brakes no longer function correctly. brakeline for rear brakes is inches from transmission due to dextron 3. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 04/07/1990 | 0 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Front seal leak caused car to not go forward or backward. took to mechanic, and they rebuilt the transmission. had to have it replaced 3 times. consumer felt it was the fluid dextron 3 that was causing the problem. due to overheated transmission, brakes no longer function correctly. brakeline for rear brakes is inches from transmission due to dextron 3. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/07/1990 | 0 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Front seal leak caused car to not go forward or backward. took to mechanic, and they rebuilt the transmission. had to have it replaced 3 times. consumer felt it was the fluid dextron 3 that was causing the problem. due to overheated transmission, brakes no longer function correctly. brakeline for rear brakes is inches from transmission due to dextron 3. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| The firestone steel tex radial r4s lt 235/85r16 tire experienced tread separation causing damage to the fuel tank filler neck which was torn off, consumer was able to regain control over the vehicle after being very unstable. *mjs | |||