Chevrolet G20 1987

Model G20 made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1987

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.

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
12/02/20001
 Was traveling 60 mph & started to smell something burning. odor/smoke went away. after stopping vehicle, checked under hood and noticed plastic housing had burned in half. hoses had holes in them & were falling apart. had contacted manufacturer.*ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
 Both driver/passenger doors refuse to shut due to latch failing repeatedly. please describe details. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
 Seat belts do not work-driver side belt is too loose or too tight. tt
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
03/18/1996
 Passenger's side seat reclined automatically and without warning, (conversion by trailwagon)
STEERING - COLUMN
03/31/2002106/01/2001
 Steering column has gradually loosened at the tilt mechinisim until the wheel is very loose. *ak
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
10/01/1995110/01/1992
 Vehicles steering wheel column is about to fall apart it moves back and forth due to some defective bolts. tt consumer was told by dealer that all steering colums have this problem, consumer states it becomes noticeable when chanign gears.*jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
04/06/2000204/01/1996
 I have small chidren who could not get out of this door in case of emergency. *ak
9901/01/1988
 Both front doors have broken lock springs, the doors will open but the safety latch falls down and you cannot close the doors, the door must be manualy lift up on the latch so it locks in place to close door, replace whole lock/latch mechanism.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/15/2000207/01/1999
 Tires in like new condition two rear tires lost tread, not blowing but tread peeling simler to fire stone problem. are tires safe to use? *ak (dot number: doramhv316 tiresize: lt325/85r1)
WHEELS
08/01/19991
 Left rear wheel fell off of vehicle causing damages (ohio traffic crash report). mjs