Chevrolet K3500 1992

Model K3500 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air and tires. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
92V056000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1992 to 03/31/1992V (Vehicle)17704/09/1992MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/14/199204/23/1992
Defect SummaryThe pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. the bolt can disengage from the nut.
Consequence SummaryIf the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
NotesSystem: brakes.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc light trucks; model names sierra, yukon,suburban, crew cab, and 3500hd.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
08/11/19992503/01/1993
 Loss of all braking power for about 5 seconds. i kept pumping the brakes as i drove off the road and braking power returned. this was the first time that all power was lost, it is usually a decrease in braking ability not a complete loss.
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
2
 Both front tires experienced tread separation although there was considerable tread depth left on both, the consumer replaced all four tires with a different brand (goodyear wrangler lt245/75r16 m&s load range e). nlm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
08/12/1998
 When using the windshield wipers they are working intermittently, and sometime's consumer has to go under the hood to disconnect the harness wire. *ak