Chevrolet K20 1995
Model K20 made in 1995 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats and vehicle speed control.
Model 1995
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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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
95V026000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 13853 | 02/24/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/16/1995 | 02/21/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. if the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: automatic transmission; cooling unit and lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks and vans equipped with 4l80-e automatic transmission.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
PE95052 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/25/1995 | 03/22/1996 | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS | ||
Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
07/20/1995 | |||
After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. please describe. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/20/1995 | |||
After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. please describe. tt | |||
STEERING | |||
07/20/1995 | |||
After it heats up it will die and everything has gone out. please describe. tt | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
The windshield wipers work intermittently, causing poor visibility. recall issued onvarious makes and models. however, this vehicle vin not includeddue to vin. dealer notified. *ak |