Chevrolet El Camino 1983

Model El Camino made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic.

El camino year 1983

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1983

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
EQUIPMENT
07E088000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.		E (Equipment)	121680	11/08/2007	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/24/2007	10/30/2007
Defect Summary	Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence Summary	This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Notes	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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
83V106000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1982 to 06/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	4667	10/25/1983	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/13/1983	10/21/1983
Defect Summary	The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 5.7liter diesel engines.system: service brakes; master cylinder, rear brake pipe.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage will result in loss of brakingaction at the rear wheels. loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult, particularly in situations where minimum stopping distance is required.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/01/2005		3	10/17/1983
	1983 chevrolet el camino experiencing problems with brake equipment and engine revving.mr the consumer had his foot on the brake, however the rear wheels started to spin. when the consumer shifted out of drive everything returned to normal. in june of 2000 the same incident occurred and again in 2004. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but no mechanical problem was found. the consumer did get a park neutral switch fault code a few days before the last incident but it went out. jb *nm
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
04/01/2005		3	10/17/1983
	1983 chevrolet el camino experiencing problems with brake equipment and engine revving.mr the consumer had his foot on the brake, however the rear wheels started to spin. when the consumer shifted out of drive everything returned to normal. in june of 2000 the same incident occurred and again in 2004. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but no mechanical problem was found. the consumer did get a park neutral switch fault code a few days before the last incident but it went out. jb *nm

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
TX	HEMPSTEAD		LAWRENCE MARSHALL CHEVROLET