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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V170000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990V (Vehicle)19424310/24/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/17/199009/28/1990571209
Defect SummaryTrucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Consequence SummaryIncorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Corrective SummaryProvide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
NotesSystem: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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
06/03/2002111/01/2089
 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
12/31/199012/01/1989
 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
04/12/201135200
 Tires chunking and weak sidewalls
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
06/24/20010
 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
12/31/199012/01/1989
 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.