Chevrolet G20 1991

Model G20 made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1991

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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
92V047000ACTION VANS, INC. V (Vehicle)13105/15/1992OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/02/199204/09/1992571210
Defect SummaryInstallation of safety belt anchorage bolts failed to comply with fmvss 210.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect installation of safety belt anchorages couldresult in failure of the safety belts to restrain seat occupants in the eventof a sudden stop or accident, and could result in injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryTighten the d-ring anchorage bolts to the pillar post to the correct torque.
NotesSystem: safety belts.vehicle description: custom conversions of cargo vans to passenger vans.
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
07/17/20001
 While driving the vehicle started to smoke, when the vehicle was stopped at the roadside the consumer noticed antifreeze leaking out from the engine, then the engine caught fire. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/20/1997105/12/1992
 Left door striker failed, metal caved in.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
 The door hinges are breaking off the door and there will be nothing to hold the door closed. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
02/15/19951
 Ball joints are wearing out so fast that seems as though there's a tire problem; causes poor handling of vehicle; pulls to left/right. tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 Vehicle had sudden acceleration with no warning. tt