Chevrolet C3500 1999
Model C3500 made in 1999 by Chevrolet got 44 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and interior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1999
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 010604037B | 10/01/2001 | 010604037A | 627790 | Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 270801 | 08/27/2001 | 625259 | Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up. *yh | 11/19/2001 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I have an appointment to service the truck but i don't know i f the problems will we solved. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 62000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet c3500 diesel truck. while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. the contact stated she waited approximately 15 minutes and the vehicle started as normal. the failure was intermittent. she stated chevrolet replaced the engine in may of 2002 at 63,000 miles.. she stated in july 2003 the dealer replaced the fuel injectors at 67,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times for of the failure. the vehicle was at an authorized dealer at the time of the report. the dealer has ordered a pump drive for the vehicle but the manufacture will not pay for it. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 75,000 miles. vwb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 12/07/2005 | 33000 | 2 | 12/29/1999 |
| 2002 -coolant leaking from engine at approx 33,000 miles. diagnosed as intake manifold gasket and corrected by chevrolet dealer under warranty. 2005 64000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, discovered cracked radiator, replaced at my expense. 2005 66,000 miles -coolant leaking from engine compartment, replaced water pump. my expense. 2005 70,000 miles-coolant leaking from engine compartment, diagnosed intake manifold gasket again, replaced at my expense. since purchase i have done everything i can to properly maintain vehicle. cooling system was supposed to remain sealed for 5 years or 150,000 miles per dealers instructions. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I have an appointment to service the truck but i don't know i f the problems will we solved. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Exhaust which is too close to floor boards gets overheated on passenger's side. this causes the passenger to put feet on dashboard due to hot floor boards. been to dealer & informed by mechanic the problem can not be solved. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I have an appointment to service the truck but i don't know i f the problems will we solved. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| I have a 1999 chevrolet cargo van and the doors on the side that supposed to open only the first one opens the second one will not if you force it to open it does but you'll dent the door because of the hinges locked on it. *la | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 1 | |||
| When releasing accelerator pedal vehicle will not slow down and it will maintain speed. dealer has attempted to fix defect, but was not able to. presently, dealer claimed it was normal characteristic.*ak pcm failure cause the vehicle not to slow down when accelerator is released. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 52000 | 1 | 03/30/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet c3500. the contact stated that a tire dealer discovered oil on the rear brakes while performing a routine inspection. the contact was driving 50 mph before arriving at the dealer. the dealer stated that the rear drive axle oil seals failed and caused the oil leak. as of august 23, 2007, no repairs have been made. the current and failure mileages were 52,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/03/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 02/15/2002 |
| When the consumer applied the brakes in wet weather they would grab. when a bump was hit the brakes would go out completely. *jb *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/08/1998 | 6 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While traveling on highway vehicle is pulling to the left and brakes are pulsating, abs also failed.*ak *tt | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. please feel free to provide further information.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle shakes and pulls to the right. steering column will vibrate, and rotors have been turned but, problem was still there. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 7 | 07/08/2000 | |
| Premature wear of brake pads and drums. dealer has put 4 sets of pads and drums on vehicle.*ak consumer states that rear drums do not adjust properly, which cause the front brake pads to wear at approximately 10000 miles, sometimes brakes smoke and rattle. *slc | |||
| 15 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and several accidents. dealer has inspected and repaired brakes 15 times. *ak | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I have an appointment to service the truck but i don't know i f the problems will we solved. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 06/05/1999 | 18 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Vehicles brakes do not release they stick frequently wearing brake pads out. the vehicle has been in service 7 times for brake problems and dealer state they cannot find anything wrong. however they have replaced the brake pads 3 times due to irregular brake ware on the pad. the brakes will pull servely to the left at any given time causing vehicle to pull to the left into other lane of traffic. *ak | |||
| When brake pedal is applied brakes began to grind, and there was extended stopping distance. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1999 | 2 | ||
| Consum had replace brakes first. then, when he applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. a technician told consumer the problem was with the brake rear seals. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 0 | ||
| When consumer puts foot on the brakes truck pulls to the right, and it makes a loud squealing noise. also, they grab as if they are stopping too fast. dealer can't find the cause of the problem. consumer indicated if it was raining it would be a problem with the brakes. *ak | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the padal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance due to air getting in the system. dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle severcel times. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1999 | |||
| While traveling and when making a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal to the floor board, brakes locked up, resulting in vehicle skidding. please prove further information. *ak | |||
| 12/03/1998 | |||
| Consumer owns two chevrolet trucks g3500, 99 vehicles, and has experienced vehicle pulling to one side or the other when applying the brakes. the second vehicle's vin #1gchg39r6x1052996.- the dealership gave consumer a loaner with less than 600 miles that does the same. gmc is using consumer's vehicle for testing, they've indicated that there has been a problem since 97, and they cannot find a remedy.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/08/1998 | 6 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While traveling on highway vehicle is pulling to the left and brakes are pulsating, abs also failed.*ak *tt | |||
| When brake pedal is applied brakes began to grind, and there was extended stopping distance. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1999 | 4 | ||
| Front brakes wear out about every 4,000 miles. on august 24th, the front brakes went out totally, which could have resulted in a crash . this happened during normal stopping. pads have been replaced 4 times but problem was not solved. dealer contacted, aware of brake problem, but all they are allowed to do is replaced the pads. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 7 | 07/08/2000 | |
| Premature wear of brake pads and drums. dealer has put 4 sets of pads and drums on vehicle.*ak consumer states that rear drums do not adjust properly, which cause the front brake pads to wear at approximately 10000 miles, sometimes brakes smoke and rattle. *slc | |||
| 06/05/1999 | 18 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Vehicles brakes do not release they stick frequently wearing brake pads out. the vehicle has been in service 7 times for brake problems and dealer state they cannot find anything wrong. however they have replaced the brake pads 3 times due to irregular brake ware on the pad. the brakes will pull servely to the left at any given time causing vehicle to pull to the left into other lane of traffic. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle shakes and pulls to the right. steering column will vibrate, and rotors have been turned but, problem was still there. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 7 | 07/08/2000 | |
| Premature wear of brake pads and drums. dealer has put 4 sets of pads and drums on vehicle.*ak consumer states that rear drums do not adjust properly, which cause the front brake pads to wear at approximately 10000 miles, sometimes brakes smoke and rattle. *slc | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Intermittently while braking steering malfunctioned, causing vehicle to go to the right unexpectedly which may cause a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/15/2008 | 70000 | 1 | 11/01/2007 |
| Paint peeling on hood and bed, submitted to gm for manufacture deffect and to repaint truck , it was denied due to age of truck , mileage of truck is 71,000. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| While driving at 50 mph vehicle began to shake or shimmy in rear end. shimmying got worse at higher speeds. this could cause driver to lose control. also, caused towing objects to fishtail. truck was taken to two dealerships. each dealership stated that this was a chracteristic of vehicle. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/08/1998 | 6 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While traveling on highway vehicle is pulling to the left and brakes are pulsating, abs also failed.*ak *tt | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| I have an appointment to service the truck but i don't know i f the problems will we solved. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 01/29/2001 | 0 | ||
| Bubbles developed on sidewall of one front and one back tire.- consumer took them to dealer, and they refused to look at the tires because they were off the rim. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Pe 00 040/tread separation: vehicle expereinced two separate blowout/tread separations. first occurred with left rear tire, and second occurred with right rear tire while traveling at 70 mph with driver and one passenger in a 1999, chevrolet, 3500 pick up; original equipment, tire size lt 245/75r16, dot# unavailable. vehicle sustained minor damage. dealer notified. *ak tires are firestone steeltex. *slc | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Original equipment on a 1999, chevrolet, c3500, lt245/75r16. tread separated on the left rear at highway speeds.*ak the customer was traveling at 65 mph at 90 degree tempreature when the tread separated completely. *yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When taking foot off the accelerator pedal vehicle will maintain speed ,it will not go into idle. dealer has replaced throttle body, and has reset computer. but defect still occurs. dealer now claims it is a normal characteristic.*ak | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Truck surges while in gear-in both drive and reverse | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| While driving rpm's will stay at 2025 for about 10 seconds after driver has let off the accelerator. a techincal inspector from bbb inspected vehicle and also noticed this defect. engine will not decelerate. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's right rear wheel came off while driving. the tire crossed the median and struck a vehicle head on (ohio traffic crash report). *ph | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BELLFLOWER | GEORGE CHEVROLET | ||
| MI | CLIO | SIMMIS CHEVY | ||
| MI | PLYMOUTH | LOU LARICHIE |