Chevrolet G10 1994

Model G10 made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.30l and 5.00l.

Model 1994

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
(4.30L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/21/1819/27/22Regular$ 100114930914
(5.00L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/19/1616/24/19Regular$ 112514930912
(5.70L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 120114930926
(6.50L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/21/1818/27/21D$ 100114930912
(4.30L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/18/1617/23/19Regular$ 112515930914
(5.00L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 120115930912
(5.70L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1414/22/17Regular$ 128515930926
(6.50L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/20/1818/26/21D$ 100115930912

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
95I005000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1993 to 07/01/1994I60000ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/13/199402/14/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5l diesel engine. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
Consequence SummaryCertain vehicles can exhibit some driveability concerns such as poor throttle response, stalling, misfire, poor hot or cold starting, extended cranking of a hot engine, or stalling after start. trucks with manualtransmissions can exhibit poor acceleration from start or could stall during deceleration.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
NotesGeneral motors has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to improve the driveability of these vehicles. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
10/02/1999
 While driving turn signal malfunctioned, and smoke was coming from the steering column, vehicle caught on fire. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
10/02/1999
 While driving turn signal malfunctioned, and smoke was coming from the steering column, vehicle caught on fire. *ak