Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 1986
Model Chevrolet Truck made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and tires. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle was equipped with two highly dangerous explosive side saddle fuel tanks that have taken the life of many. gm offered 1000k dollars towards the purchase of a new gm vehicle or $100 dollars, and since the consumers vehicle was in good condition, he decided to take the $100 dollars which he hasn't received from gm. *mr scc | |||
| 04/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank mounted outside of frame. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| The firestone steeltex radial r4s lt235/85r16 m/s on the rear of the vehicle bounces and appears to be out of round, one front tire is not flat across but rounded (bubble), the tires have approximately 15-20,000 miles on them and have tread left. *mjs | |||