Chevrolet G20 1989

Model G20 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1989

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.
SEATS
91V040000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1988 to 08/01/1990V (Vehicle)2580704/24/1991MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/11/199103/14/1991571207
Defect SummarySeat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.
Consequence SummarySeat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207.
Corrective SummaryInstall reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.
NotesSystem: seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: vans.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/13/20011
 Possible engine failure caused the vehicle to catch on fire while in motion (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
03/22/1997112/01/1992
 Vehicle fire.
OTHER
07/28/2003290000
 Paint delaminating from vehicle in large patches all over vehicle. vehicle has not been involved in any accidents and only has 70,000 original miles.
06/01/1996
 I have filed a complaint with the dealer, complaint #990031. it involves the condition of the exterior paint job. at this time, the paint if peeling off in chunks! i call it the chevy tear-a-way paint job. the dealer told me the warranty is gone- too bad! is there any way to get satisfaction? the vechicle has not been in any accidents and there are no unusual circumstances that would effect the paint to come off in this manner, other than a poor paint job. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak
09/24/199901/01/1989
 Van has been repainted in seveal areas (front and rear quarter panels, hood) about 7 years ago. those areas are also peeling.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
11/26/1995
 The rear passenger and front passenger seatbelts will not come out of the housing. please describe. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/01/1989104/01/1989
 Vehicle surges when cruise control is in use.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
OHFAIRBORN45324JACK HUELSMAN