Chevrolet K3500 1990

Model K3500 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and structure. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seat belts.

K3500 year 1990

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1990

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
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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
90V170000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	194243	10/24/1990	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/17/1990	09/28/1990	571	209
Defect Summary	Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Consequence Summary	Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Corrective Summary	Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Notes	System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
12/02/1996		1	11/12/1991
	Was driving down the highway and the alternator caught on fire . consumer states the bearing also locked up, the alternator caused the abs brake and regular brake light fuses to blow. *slc
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
04/04/2002	35800	1	04/30/1999
	Consumer states that the pins on driver's side door hinge have worn out after two years. consumer states the doors swing open at any time. ak ts
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
12/02/1996		1	11/12/1991
	Was driving down the highway and the alternator caught on fire . consumer states the bearing also locked up, the alternator caused the abs brake and regular brake light fuses to blow. *slc
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
11/16/2000
	Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. *ak

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
VT	BRATTLEBORO	05302	R.S ROBERTS/AUTO MAL	802 257 5100