Chevrolet C70 1986
Model C70 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . There were some recalls concerningparking brake and steering.
Model 1986
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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PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
86V015000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1985 to 08/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4967 | 03/14/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/04/1986 | 03/03/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a new actuation lever. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: parking brake.vehicle description: medium-duty trucks equipped with a transmission mountedinternal expanding type 9 x 3 parking brake. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
86V170000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 9038 | 02/20/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/22/1986 | 12/30/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. with continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. with either condition, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power steering. vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with power steering and 12,000 lbs. front axles. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
08/11/2009 | 1 | ||
1986 chevrolet c7000 engine stalled in a parking lot. when driver tried to restart it the engine began to smoke and caught fire. fire was extinguished by the driver with a fire extinguisher. *kb ohio traffic crash report #10-0730-90 |