Chevrolet Citation 1984

Model Citation made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
85V034000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983V (Vehicle)121095ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/29/198504/01/1985
Defect SummaryThe fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace the fuel feed pipe.
NotesVehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE85016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/03/198403/22/1985ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES85V034000
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
EA87006GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198609/19/1988POWER ST. ASSIST
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
05/10/19992
 Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc
102/01/1993
 Voltage meter printed circuit over heated, causing component to jump out of the board, resulting in battery/alternator damage.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/10/19992
 Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
05/10/19992
 Replacements were done to the map sensor & the ignition control module due to vehicle stalling, problem still exist due to possible engine failure. *yc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
05/01/1999
 The fuel system is the problem and it gasps and does not want to go when you accelerate. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01/09/1999404/01/1989
 I have put several thousand dollars in this car to make it safe and keep it running, however my mechanic is was confused why the car still would not run. i found out that the defect in in the carb. and that the deceleration valve is stuck closed. the cost will be to rebuild is $425.00. i should have bought another car with what i have invested however by the time this defect was discovered i was already in so in debt to the car i can't turn back and don't have another $425.00 to put out.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/01/19011
 Ltr re defective 1984 chevrolet citation, requesting a defect investigation, reply attn. joseph bacigalupi/san francisco ofc. *ts the complainant was the passenger on a motorcycle which was hit by a 1984 chevrolet citation. the motorcycle was hit when the chevrolet citation stalled while making a left hand turn. the chevrolet citation was supposed to be repaired under recall 85v-034 to prevent it from stalling. the complainants is concerned that nhtsa concluded that no incidents occurred before aug. 1984 when in fact the accident he was involved in indeed occurred before 1984. the driver of the vehicle and the driver if the motorcycle died. the passenger on the motorcycle suffered brain damage and broken and crushed bones. *nm
PARKING BRAKE
102/01/1993
 Parking brake releases it self when drivers door is closed, causing vehicle to roll until transmission engages if left in gear.
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
01/27/20051
 Consumer was a passenger on motorcycle. while driving the motorcycle on freeway a vehicle suddenly pulled into traffic crashing with the motorcycle. the cause was undetermined. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
05/19/19841
 While making a left hand turns vehicle accelerated then stalled. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a motorcycle. the driver of the vehicle and the driver of the motorcycle died. vehicle was totaled. *ak