Chevrolet C3500 1992
Model C3500 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1992
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1992 to 03/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 177 | 04/09/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/1992 | 04/23/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. the bolt can disengage from the nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc light trucks; model names sierra, yukon,suburban, crew cab, and 3500hd. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 455006 | 02/01/1995 | 39273 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/29/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was sitting idle and the fuse box caught on fire. the vehicle was totaled. the dealer has been c0ntacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/24/1998 | |||
| Consumer has a complaint concerning dealer's unwillingness to honor an extended warranty notice from manufacturer concerning automatic transmission . consumer will send a copy of extended warranty notice. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Transmission slips when shifting into drive. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Rear axle seals leak, causing saturation of rear brake shoes and loss of braking effectiveness, also locked up three times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| Excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the pads on a number of occasions, in addition when making a stop the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 4 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| Excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the pads on a number of occasions, in addition when making a stop the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 3 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Rear axle seals leak, causing saturation of rear brake shoes and loss of braking effectiveness, also locked up three times. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 0 | ||
| While pumping fuel noticed that frame broke in half without prior warning.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/13/1998 | |||
| Intermittently windshield wipers, when they are on, they will malfunction, obstructing the view of the driver. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||