Chevrolet G20 1986

Model G20 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and seats. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1986

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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87043GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/07/198701/14/1988EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
 There is no summary currently available
EA88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198806/30/1988HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
07/25/20021
 I had zanesville joint and clutch make me a new driveshaft for my 1986 chevy g-20 van, because my old driveshaft was creating a vibration. this new one piece driveshaft was aprox. 65.5 in length from center to center of u-joint, using 2.75 o.d. by .065 wall thickness seamed tubing. i installed the new driveshaft then went for a drive to check for any vibrations. the original vibrations occurred at 55mph with the old driveshaft, as i had explained all of this to zanesville joint and clutch prior to them making me a new driveshaft. so i got on the highway to test for vibrations at 55mph with the new driveshaft. to my surprise i noticed a violent vibration followed by a constant banging, as i then tried to guide the vehicle to the burm of the highway. i got out of the vehicle to find out the cause of the problem. to my surprise there was only half of the new driveshaft still attached to my vehicle. as i looked down the highway in total disbelief i saw the other half of my driveshaft. it was then that i realized i had not even traveled half of a mile on the highway at 55mph. visually my new driveshaft was destroyed along with floor boards and exhaust. it was later afteri installed my old original driveshaft that i found more damages including transmission and rear differential. i contacted zanesville joint and clutch and was told it was the operators fault and they did nothing to correct the failure. i contacted the ohio attorney general and the ohio bbb, after about 2 years of rebuttal, to resolve my issue i gave a list of damages and prices of new parts, but was refused and only offered a refund for my driveshaft. which i did not except. *tr
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
02/14/1996
 Seat belts on conversion van are too short, seat belt will not hold child seat, seat belts were put in by u.s. conversion, dealer said seat belt are wrong size
SEATS
 While driving the driver's and all passengers' seats unexpectedly release to the reclning position. cause unknown. plesase give any further details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
08/12/1994103/11/1994
 Brake pads failed.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
08/12/1994103/11/1994
 Steering box failed.