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
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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This 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 | ||||||||||||||||
88V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 463 | 02/25/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 02/16/1988 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel could leak from the pipe during refueling orturning and spill fuel in excess of amount prescribed by fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: vans. |
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
12/02/2000 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
03/31/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
Steering column has gradually loosened at the tilt mechinisim until the wheel is very loose. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
10/01/1995 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
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 | |||
04/06/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1996 | |
I have small chidren who could not get out of this door in case of emergency. *ak | |||
99 | 01/01/1988 | ||
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 | |||
07/15/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
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 | |||
08/01/1999 | 1 | ||
Left rear wheel fell off of vehicle causing damages (ohio traffic crash report). mjs |