Chevrolet G20 1990
Model G20 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 16 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1990
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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
91V040000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 25807 | 04/24/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/11/1991 | 03/14/1991 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: vans. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
10/05/1995 | |||
Electrical system failure, battery is constantly being discharged. tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
1 | |||
Engine fire from hood area. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
03/30/2007 | 146238 | 1 | |
While pulling an rv trailer at approx. 55 mph in pos 3 of 4 speed auto transmission the vehicle caught fire and vehicle and contents were totally destroyed. there was no indication of overheating on gauge and vehicle was performing normally. the local fire department arrived on scene and prevented further damage to the rv trailer. *jb | |||
Due to the design of the motor there was too much tension on the belt bolt. bolt not strong enough which caused belt to fail/ damaging radiator, and breaking the bracket. consumer noted that problem had occurred within the last three years. dealer has replaced the bolt, belt and the bracket. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
11/01/1995 | |||
Driver's side door latch has failed, owner afraid door might open while driving. tt | |||
1 | 06/14/1990 | ||
Driver's front door latch post is breaking away from frame, result difficulty closing. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
1 | 03/13/1991 | ||
Seat belt buckle failed and will not latch. mjs | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
11/26/1995 | |||
L shape bracket on the driver side of the seat broke that holds the seatbelt assembly. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
1 | |||
The brake warning light is on due to the anti-lock dump valve not working. dealer has not seen vehicle. *yc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
08/20/1996 | |||
Consumer has been experiencing brake problems that the dealer cannot remedy, consumer also states that the dealer had the vehicle for three weeks and was unable to find a solution for the problem, the vehicle was returned to the consumer unfixed.*ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
The front right brake hose exploded . tt | |||
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
05/07/2004 | 101000 | 1 | 11/01/1990 |
Steering gear box bolts snapped off without warning. *ak while turning a corner at a low speed the steering wheel became non responsive. examination revealed that two of the three steering gear box bolts snapped off. *nm | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
The 2 back doors on the vehicle cannot be opened from the inside due to the upholstry. *ak | |||
03/15/1996 | |||
Passenger side door has rusted through, dealer needs to replace door for $1100.00 *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
10/20/1995 | |||
The lower ball joint broke caused the front end to fall. tt | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
05/17/2000 | 11 | 06/20/1990 | |
Noticed noise before making a long trip, due to defective axle. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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IL | ELK GROVE VILLAGE | 60007 | HOSKINS CHEVROLET |