Chevrolet G10 1987

Model G10 made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.0l.

Model 1987

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/18/1718/23/20Regular$ 83814860817
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/20/1818/25/21Regular$ 79214860820
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 3 gearsRWD17/20/1819/26/21Regular$ 79214860819
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD14/16/1516/20/18Regular$ 95014860805
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 95014860811
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 3 gearsRWD15/18/1617/23/19Regular$ 89114860809
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD15/19/1717/25/20Regular$ 83814860810
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 95014860806
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD19/23/2021/30/24D$ 75014860804
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD20/24/2223/30/25D$ 68214860804
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/18/1617/24/19Regular$ 89115860820
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 3 gearsRWD15/17/1617/22/19Regular$ 89115860819
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1515/22/17Regular$ 95015860817
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/16/1414/20/16Regular$ 101715860806
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/23/2020/29/23D$ 75015860804
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gearsRWD18/21/1920/26/22D$ 78915860804

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
88V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1987 to 06/01/1987V (Vehicle)46302/25/1988MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/09/198802/16/1988571301
Defect SummaryFuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.
Consequence SummaryFuel could leak from the pipe during refueling orturning and spill fuel in excess of amount prescribed by fmvss 301.
Corrective SummaryReplace fuel tank lower filler pipe.
NotesSystem: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: vans.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05/18/1998
 Power steering mechanism is bolted to engine, bracket broke and lost steering ability. dealer has bracket in their parts department stock. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/15/1999110/01/1988
 Front suspension components severely rusted (layered flake delamination), with readily apparent structural defecit, including actual perforation of upper control arms, necessitating premature replacement. original owner concludes oem steel inappropriate.