Chevrolet C20 1985

Model C20 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 6 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . 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 4.3l, 5.0l and 6.2l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/19/1718/24/20Regular$ 11021284 8 3
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 4 gearsRWD15/18/1617/23/19Regular$ 11721284 8 3
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/18/1616/23/19Regular$ 11721284 8 9
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD12/15/1314/20/16Regular$ 14421284 8 8
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/23/2021/30/24D$ 9001284 8 8
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD18/20/1920/25/22D$ 9471284 8 3
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD12/16/1414/21/16Regular$ 13391284 823
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/22/1919/28/22D$ 94712841029

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.

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP86015GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/23/198611/19/1986BRAKING
 Braking
EA88018GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/20/198805/31/1991BRAKE SYSTEM
 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
EA88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198806/30/1988HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP
 There is no summary currently available
PE87043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/07/198701/14/1988EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/01/1986
 Peoo o20; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highwayand heard a noise. he was in the left lane, and saw chunks of tire flying in the wind. also, flapping noise was coming from tire tread hitting up against car. driver's side rear tire tread separated. tires were general ameri-way#xt, p235/75r15. this tire was purchased from wolmark store.*ak