Chevrolet G20 1985
Model G20 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1985
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 | |||||
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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. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE87043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1987 | 01/14/1988 | EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 06/30/1988 | HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
06/16/1997 | 1 | ||
Engine fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
03/19/1994 | |||
Van was rear ended and damage gas tank, van burned. tt | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
Can not get out of vehicle when locked unless you roll down window and open door from outside. please describe details. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
09/18/1997 | 0 | ||
When applying brakes, the front brakes would lock up. had brakes repaired due to stress on the front brakes from the back brakes not self adjusting. they suppose to be self adjusting. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
08/01/1999 | |||
Van pulls to the left when driving and when putting on the brakes. *ak | |||
TIRES | |||
09/27/2009 | 140000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 1985 chevrolet g20, with cooper weather- master st steel p225/75/r15 tires. while driving 75 mph the driver-side front tire tread separated. he replaced the failed tire with the spare tire; however, 15 miles later, the driver-side rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to roll over and crash. the police and ems were notified. he sustained injuries to the head and extensive bruising on his entire body. a police officer concluded that because the side-walls were split, the tires were defective. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. |