Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 1985
Model Chevrolet Truck made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1985
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 93317 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Engine fire. (ohio state police report) *dsh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/05/2002 | |||
| Generator exhaust was damaged causing the tail pipe to be bent up towards the rear sleeping compartment of the rv. occupants were overcome with co poisioning resulting in loss of life for our daughter. complete details and police reports are available. vehicle does not belong to me but was being used as transportation and housing during the richmond international raceway, nascar event on 5 may 2002. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas tank is leaking gas. nlm | |||
| 12/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank mounted outside of frame. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt buckle failed in rollover accident, causing driver to be thrown from vehicle/injured. (attorney for client) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belt buckle opened in rollover, ejecting driver/causing injury. *dh | |||