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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
95V026000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1994 to 01/01/1995V (Vehicle)1385302/24/1995MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/16/199502/21/1995
Defect SummaryDue to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. if the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.
NotesSystem: 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
96E010000VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS E (Equipment)240008/19/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/25/199603/29/1996
Defect SummaryThe seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: 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
96V057000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995V (Vehicle)37900404/11/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/04/199604/17/1996571124
Defect SummaryThese 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 SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: 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 IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
PE95052GENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/25/199503/22/1996STEERING 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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