Chevrolet K20 1982
Model K20 made in 1982 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
82V081000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1982 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 8881 | 08/30/1982 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/24/1982 | 09/14/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. the shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace both rear axle shaft assemblies, if necessary, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with a 9.5 inch ring gear rear axle.system: suspension; rear axle shafts.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,driver could lose control of vehicle and have an accident. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1988 | 03/31/1988 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
12/02/1997 | |||
While driving the truck between 50-60 mph, driver heard a winding noise, by time driver pulled over to shoulder safely, the truck was on fire in the engine compartment. the truck was totalled. *ak |