Chevrolet C3500 1989
Model C3500 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 15 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel 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 | |||||
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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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | |||
Vehicle has two side saddle fuel tanks, which is a poor design. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
06/03/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2089 | |
Separation of wheel, hub and axle assembly from vehicle while underway. inspection of the components revealed a cracked bearing retaining nut, which allowed the nut's inside diameter to expand and slide off the threaded hub. recovered parts include the nut, key, and retainer ring, all of which appear to have been properly assembled. also damaged at the time of failure was the axle shaft, which fractured at the outboard edge of the spline area, about 3 inches from the tip. i could not determine if the axle fracture occurred while the axle was in the housing or if the damage was the result of the axle extending out of the housing or the subsequent tumbling of the wheel/axle assembly after separation. this is a non-positrack rearend so the axle failure could not have occurred very long before the assembly seperation. this incident occurred in a rural area and resulted in no damage other than to the rear axle housing and brake backing plate. all axle bearings turn freely. there is no visually apparent cause for the fracture of the bearing retainer nut. this is not a part normally subject to wear or preventitive maintenance replacement. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
09/01/1998 | |||
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle failing to stop properly while driving. no mtter what the speed may be. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
12/31/1990 | 12/01/1989 | ||
Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. the door lock cylinders have been replaced several times. | |||
TIRES | |||
04/12/2011 | 35200 | ||
Tires chunking and weak sidewalls | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
06/24/2001 | 0 | ||
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started to vibrate and shake . he was able to pull over to side of the road, and noticed that driver's side tire tread separated. tread came completly off. bridgestone, duller, 9.50x16.5 #dot vd. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
07/01/2000 | |||
Tread separation. *ak (dot number: 7ba3pua208 tiresize: 245/75r16) | |||
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
12/31/1990 | 12/01/1989 | ||
Paint has continued to peel under normal driving conditions, power door locks work intermitently, power windows also work sporadically. the door lock cylinders have been replaced several times. |