Chevrolet K2500 1994
Model K2500 made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 18 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1994
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA97023 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1997 | 06/01/1999 | DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation has received 375 reports alleging failure of the driver's seat frame which is prone to breakage at the left front attaching point.when this occurs, the seat may tilt away from the riser during accelerating or braking.(see closing report) | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/24/1997 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing problems with computer module system. while driving vehicle stalled. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Low power and service engine light would come on periodically. dealer shotgunned parts but did not fix problem. got manufacturer involved and admitted to a known problem with the engine control chip. chip was replaced with one having a handwritten part number and no more problem. am aware that many other owners experience this same problem and cannot get it fixed. someone needs to tell the world since the manufacturer continues to hide the problem.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Spare tire hoist and storage under the bed of the truck failed sending spare tire loose onto roadway. extremely dangerous to motorists behind. the cable holding the tire on the truck broke. although i do not have statistical proof, this spare tire hoist is failing more than necessary as i have been looking under late model trucks and seeing the same frayed cable probably indicating failure as occurred to me. called chevrolet, claim number c984196 and was stonewalled due to mileage of vehicle. this is a safety issue not a milieage issue/*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 5 | 05/01/1994 | |
| After driving for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours the engine just died with no warning leaving me with no power in traffic. the first time the engine refired while in gear but the next 4 times i had to pull to the shoulder. i was extremely lucky that no one hit me each time because there was no warning. i have since spoken to another owner of the same vehicle and he described the exact same problem and the same part replacement that the dealer is telling me has to be replaced. this truck has relatively low mileage for its age. three years ago we also experiancd a problem with the fuel pump and it was replaced under warranty on 9/22/97. is this a problem that only 2 of us have had? luckily i wasn't towing my travel trailer at the time. | |||
| 05/29/1999 | 1 | 01/02/1994 | |
| While traveling at various speeds or at stand still vehicle would stall out or die. sometimes can start right up, but other times would not. towed to shop & informed consumer that fuel pump was defective. manufacturer not repairing it. was informed by dealer out of warranty. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 5 | 05/01/1994 | |
| After driving for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours the engine just died with no warning leaving me with no power in traffic. the first time the engine refired while in gear but the next 4 times i had to pull to the shoulder. i was extremely lucky that no one hit me each time because there was no warning. i have since spoken to another owner of the same vehicle and he described the exact same problem and the same part replacement that the dealer is telling me has to be replaced. this truck has relatively low mileage for its age. three years ago we also experiancd a problem with the fuel pump and it was replaced under warranty on 9/22/97. is this a problem that only 2 of us have had? luckily i wasn't towing my travel trailer at the time. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 4 | ||
| Due to the fuel injection pump failure the vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. this has occurred on 2 occasions, both of which occurred while on highways. *ak *ml | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| Emergency brake: dashboard handle becomes unattached from emergency brake rachet assembly, causing no release of emergency brake . emergency brake rachet mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall works loose under normal conditions. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 06/02/1994 | |||
| Bucket seat: the bolts on the drivers side of the seat is broken, causing the seat to recline and making it difficult to drive. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 08/29/1996 | |
| Consumer became stuck in a snow drift in which the brake warning lights started flashing. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/08/1998 | |||
| Was going approx. 15mph & heard a high pitch squeal, like metal to metal, coming from left rear brakes while in mountains. took brakes apart & noticed pieces of metal on emergency brakes. had them replaced after taking pieces out. had taken vehicle in previously when light came on & nothing found. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| Brake light switch is not working, causing the brake lights to be inoperative resulting in a safety hazard. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 07/17/1997 | 1 | 11/18/1993 | |
| Shock mount fell off frame of truck. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| . i started to feel a slight vibration occurring in the truck. at this time i was driving about 45 mph. i began to experience an increasing noise level from the tires. about 1 to 2 minutes later i heard a loud bang. then i experienced tread separation from the front left tire. fortunately i did not have an accident.*ak (dot number: vdw8r4a227 tiresize: lt26575r16) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Had foot on brake when vehicle suddenly accelerated/surged unexpectedly, almost hitting two pedestrians. dealer has replaced entire engine and fuel system. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/08/2002 | 153000 | 1 | |
| The windshield wipers were inoperative.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 10 | ||
| While driving windshield wipers quit working during operation, causing poor visibility. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 02/08/2001 | 27000 | 2 | 05/14/1994 |
| Since it doesn't rain much in phoenix az, this has only happened twice. while driving in a light rain, with the wipers set on intermittent, they quit operating after a period of time. quite disturbing when you cannot see where your going. after pulling off of the highway and pausing for 20 min, the wipers may again work. some times it takes a couple of hours. i have tested all of the wiper circuits via the service manual recommendation, with out finding a failure. *jb | |||