Chevrolet C3500 1990
Model C3500 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 12 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 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 84000 | 1 | |
| On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. the whole tread, separated,from the cap. the tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. we filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated. *tr | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 84000 | ||
| On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. the whole tread, seperated,from the cap. the tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. we filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/26/1997 | 3 | ||
| Started vehicle, but unable to shift into gear (automatic). after restarting, engine running, transmission makes a whistling noise. would go about 30mph, once in gear be for shifting again. vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| When trying to place driver's side seat belt into belt buckle, the seat belt will not latch properly into buckle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed due to corrosion of the abs master cylinder. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| Poor brake performance. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 84000 | 1 | |
| On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. the whole tread, separated,from the cap. the tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. we filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated. *tr | |||