Chevrolet G20 1988

Model G20 made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1988

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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198806/30/1988HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/23/1996110/11/1995
 Design of fuse box allows water to enter, shorting out wires, causing vehicle to stall.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/15/20001
 While driving the vehicle caught fire due to possible engine failure. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
09/18/19981
 Engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report).
08/17/1997
 Engine compartment fire.(ohio traffic report)
08/24/199712/20/1993
 Smoked noticed coming from rear of vehicle then flame came from under the hood. fire totally destroyed the vehicle.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/21/1994
 Notice smoke coming from rear of the van, due to tranmission fluid leakage, resulting in fire. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 The passenger side seat belt don't lock. tt
SEATS
 The driver side seat bolt that hold the seat broke. please describe . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/27/2003150000
 When the consumer shifted the gear to reverse and accelerated at a low speed the front brake pin snapped. the consumer lost steering control but managed to pull over. the consumer contacted the dealership mechanic but the problem has not been resolve. please provide any additional information. *nlm
SUSPENSION - FRONT
04/12/1996
 When driving 55 mph the vehicle pulls to either side from side to side, driver has to slow down in order to driv. vehicle has been in the shop five times. *ak.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/15/19961
 Failure of the cruise control, when the cruise control is engaged, the accelerator pedal goes to the floor, causing the vehicle to accelerate at a high speed. *ak consumer states as he was driviing it started to rain and he must have hit the cruise control by mistake when going to turn on the windshield wipers, the accelerator went to the floor the van started to speed up and consumer tried to apply the rakes, but the vanskidded back and fourth, consumer put vehicle in neutral and turned the engine off, consumer tried it again and it did the same thing, consumer contacted dealer and explained situation but was told there is no recall for this.*jb