Chevrolet K1500 1989

Model K1500 made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 12 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.

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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V170000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990V (Vehicle)19424310/24/1990MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/17/199009/28/1990571209
Defect SummaryTrucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Consequence SummaryIncorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Corrective SummaryProvide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
NotesSystem: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02086401607/01/2002261603634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt09/28/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
08/24/1996106/04/1996
 Seat belt connector failed; also, lever used to operate jack is of poor quality. *ak
OTHER
06/03/19931
 The paint is just peeling away thought there was a call back but that was ford call gm said they had a good will program.but i call too late i've talk to a lot of ford and chevrolet truck owners no luck, but some or the ford people got there truck painted very disapointied david i bell. no safety defect. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/31/1996211/05/1992
 Transmission failed, replacement failed also.
SEAT BELTS
 Middle seatbelt latch malfunction.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 Middle seat belt latch failure. *ak
08/24/1996106/04/1996
 Seat belt connector failed; also, lever used to operate jack is of poor quality. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
 The pedal that connects to brake rod was bent, causing loss of brakes, and almost resulting in a rearend collision. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY
11/27/2000112000111/10/2000
 The chrome is flaking off of my grille and is the original grille i have noticed this is a problem for most trucks manufactured during this time period. *la
11/10/199411/10/1997
 Paint peeling from vehicle.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
11/26/200011200010011/10/2000
 The paint is flaking off of my truck at a very fast rate mostly on the hood and roof. i have known that this is a factory defect for numerous years and is a problem for most of these vehicles manufactured during this time period. but the factory has still not made this a recall item, and refuse to admit their mistake. why? *la
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
11/26/200011200010011/10/2000
 The paint is flaking off of my truck at a very fast rate mostly on the hood and roof. i have known that this is a factory defect for numerous years and is a problem for most of these vehicles manufactured during this time period. but the factory has still not made this a recall item, and refuse to admit their mistake. why? *la
TIRES
07/30/2007190245106/04/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet k1500. the vehicle has a set of fts yks lt, size 265/75/r16 tires (na). the tires were purchased on june 4, 2007. on july 30, 2007, the contact received a recall notice for the tires. when the tires had approximately 1,500 miles, he noticed that they seemed unbalanced. he stated that he will have the tires inspected by a local dealer. the tires are still on the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 190,245. updated 02/01/08. *lj

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLLIVE OAK32060PERSONAL