Chevrolet C2500 1992

Model C2500 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 14 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1992

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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02086401607/01/2002261603634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/15/19981
 Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire. (ohio traffic crash report).
07/15/19981
 Engine failed causing fire. ohio state police report.
EQUIPMENT
06/19/2008126000101/01/1993
 Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet c2500. while driving approximately 35 mph over a bump in the road, the spare tire became unsecured from the rear of the vehicle. the spare tire was located underneath the frame of the vehicle and had fallen in the road in front of an oncoming minivan. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the rewind cable failed due to rust. the rewind system needed to be replaced. the contact purchased the rewind system and will have the component installed. he was concerned of the safety risk issue involved with the securing of the spare tire. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. update 09/10/08 *cw the consumer stated had the cable been made from stainless steel, it would not have failed. updated 09/19/08.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
10/28/19974
 Was changing gears to start vehicle when the clutch master cylinder failed to work. the cylinder sprung a leak. has not taken to dealer as of yet. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 When applying the abs brakes under normal conditions, the left rear wheel is locking up due to a problem in the braking system. please provide further details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
1
 Brake master cylinder is leaking resulting in the brake pedal is going to the floor on quick stops. yh
TIRES
07/08/20031
 Tire ruptured and explosively blewout delaminating over 18 inches of tread and split casing under tread and down sidewall nearly to seating bead. vehicle was parked (not in motion) and nobody was close. goodyear, workhorse, extra grig radial lt245/75r16, code 272661grf80. had this blowout occurred while truck was in motion, a serious accident would have been inevitable.*ak
TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
05/02/1997
 Underneath the bed of truck held by wire has rusted through, wire broke, and tire dropped, causing an accident. *ak
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
04/30/20010
 While driving about 60 mph right rear tire had a tread separation. dayton p-245/75r16 dot vd11tau.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
1
 Both side mirrors move from adjusted positions a speeds over 50 mph. yh
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
12/26/2000107/01/1992
 Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing drivers view. *ak *slc
1
 Wiper malfunctions. yh
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
05/01/1994
 While driving in the rain all of a sudden windshield wipers stopped working. contacted dealer and manufacturer. purchased a new module for the wipers. *ak *ml
12/15/1997702/01/1996
 Recall 98v150000; whenever it's raining or snowing the windshield wipers would fail to work. would have get out & lift hood to jiggle wiper wires to get wipers to start moving. had motor replaced with a pulse board asm 322101631. *ak

Car dealers selling


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