Chevrolet C2500 1989
Model C2500 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 15 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1989
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V170000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 194243 | 10/24/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/1990 | 09/28/1990 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/12/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/27/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Air conditioner leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1989 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1989 | ||
| Constant velocity joints failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/12/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 4 | 02/01/1989 | |
| Front brake rotors split in half. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 135000 | 2 | 08/14/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the dealer stated that the contact's vin was not included in any recalls related to his failures. the windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. the vehicle was regularly serviced for its scheduled maintenance. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 200,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1989 | |
| Rear brake line blew apart. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 135000 | 2 | 08/14/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the dealer stated that the contact's vin was not included in any recalls related to his failures. the windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. the vehicle was regularly serviced for its scheduled maintenance. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 200,000. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | 05/22/1989 | |
| Ball joints noisy due to design. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firestone atx tire p225 75 r16 experienced blowout while vehicle was setting in driveway. *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving passenger's rear tire tread separated from the wheel. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, pulled over, and changed the tire . it was a goodyear wrangler tire. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 135000 | 2 | 08/14/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the dealer stated that the contact's vin was not included in any recalls related to his failures. the windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. the vehicle was regularly serviced for its scheduled maintenance. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 200,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1996 | |
| Windshield cracked. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 135000 | 2 | 08/14/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet c2500. there were recalls related to the structure body, windshield wiper motor, and brake light switch. the exterior paint began chipping in 1996 at 135,000 miles. in approximately february of 1997, a mechanic stated that there was an existing recall. the dealer stated that the contact's vin was not included in any recalls related to his failures. the windshield wiper motor and brake light switch failed in approximately march of 2005 and the cruise control switch failed in approximately march of 2007 at 190,000 miles. the vehicle was regularly serviced for its scheduled maintenance. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 200,000. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | ROGERS | KENT RILEY CHEVY |