Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 1980
Model Chevrolet Truck made in 1980 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, suspension.
Model 1980
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V017000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 01/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 850 | 02/21/1980 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/26/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During testing of the fire apparatus, extreme heat generated from the right side engine exhaust manifold, resulted in damage to the brake hose at the frame fitting. this could cause a leak in the front axle hydraulic brake hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an exhaust heat shield at the right side frame to brake hose fitting and replace front brake hoses at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and fire apparatus.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake hose.consequences of defect: a leak in the brake hose would result in loss ofbraking action without prior warning and, possibly, an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V067000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 419 | 07/06/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1982 | 08/06/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some of the involved vehicles, the barrel area between the inner and outer bearings of the hubs could develop cracks. eventually the hubs could fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A new hub and drum assembly will be installed by dealer at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with aluminum front hubs.system: suspension; front axle, aluminum hubs.consequences of defect: one or more of the following could occur: 1) brakescould lock causing loss of vehicle control, 2) heat could build up betweenbrake lining and drum causing line to blow out or ignite and/or 3) hub couldseparate causing the wheel and tire to separate from vehicle. an accident couldoccur in each case.note: wheel wobbling or thumping is a warning sign of impending hub separation. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP82004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1982 | 06/30/1982 | CAMSHAFT FAILURES | ||
| Camshaft failures | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP92016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/17/1992 | 12/08/1992 | FUEL TANK POSITION | ||
| Fuel tank position | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP96003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/02/1996 | 02/09/1996 | GAS TANK GUARD | ||
| Mr. chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 chevrolet and gmc ck pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | |||
| Owner has not received any of the known recall notices since bringing the vehicle from england in 1982. owner wants to know if manufacturer is violating any consumer law. | |||