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] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 12 | 84 8 3 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 17/23/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 84 8 3 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 1172 | 12 | 84 8 9 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 12/15/13 | 14/20/16 | Regular | $ 1442 | 12 | 84 8 8 |
( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/30/24 | D | $ 900 | 12 | 84 8 8 |
( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/20/19 | 20/25/22 | D | $ 947 | 12 | 84 8 3 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 12/16/14 | 14/21/16 | Regular | $ 1339 | 12 | 84 823 |
( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | D | $ 947 | 12 | 841029 |
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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | ||||||
DP86015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/23/1986 | 11/19/1986 | BRAKING | ||
Braking | ||||||
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 | ||||||
EA88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 06/30/1988 | HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE87043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1987 | 01/14/1988 | EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 |