Chevrolet K3500 1999
Model K3500 made in 1999 by Chevrolet got 17 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and interior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1999
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 010604037B | 10/01/2001 | 010604037A | 627790 | Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 270801 | 08/27/2001 | 625259 | Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up. *yh | 11/19/2001 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010417001B | 03/01/2002 | 010417001A | 629551 | Subject regarding launch shudder on acceleration (install new one-piece propeller shaft) *jg | 04/02/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 010417001 | 02/01/2001 | 619173 | Some extended and crew cab long box pickup models including 1999 and 2001 chevrolet k2500 models with automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration (launch shudder) during acceleration from 0-40 km/h (0-25). | 05/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 010417001A | 06/01/2001 | 010417001 | 623047 | Some customers may comment on a vibration during acceleration from 0 - 40 km/h (0 - 25 mph). *tt | 10/25/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 2 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 11/09/04 i had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. he replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. this time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. almost hit a building. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 2 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 11/09/04 i had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. he replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. this time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. almost hit a building. *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 119000 | 1 | 05/15/1999 |
| We were loading some boxes in the truck i jumped up on the tailgate to move them forward and the cable just snapped into. causing me to lose my ballance and fall to the ground. the truck is currently at the dealer because of a failure in the front spindle. i have may them aware of these defect, but as usual they start the ole ho hummmm we'll have to see. then of course when they get it all torn down then they denie any responsibility and then tell you want to take it somewhere else????? yea i want to pay 2 wrecker bills ontop of the repairs ??????*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 2 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 11/09/04 i had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. he replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. this time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. almost hit a building. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Since consumer has owned vehicle, three brake pads have worn out and needed to be replaced. front right brake pad tended to wear out more than the left - but both were replaced.front left brake overheated and glowed red during normal operating conditions. *note: while traveling over bumpy surfaces, consumer attempted to apply brakes and it felt as if there was no pressure for brakes to function. dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not remedy the problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the left when the brakes were applied. dealer has replaced the brake pads and shoes/calipers and idler pitman arm. manufacturer has been notified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 22000 | 1 | 06/21/1999 |
| The brakes on my truck are being replaced almost yearly since 1999. the truck pulls hard to one way while traveling on the freeway. i have to grab my steering wheel and pull my truck back into my line. *ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the left when the brakes were applied. dealer has replaced the brake pads and shoes/calipers and idler pitman arm. manufacturer has been notified. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| Since consumer has owned vehicle, three brake pads have worn out and needed to be replaced. front right brake pad tended to wear out more than the left - but both were replaced.front left brake overheated and glowed red during normal operating conditions. *note: while traveling over bumpy surfaces, consumer attempted to apply brakes and it felt as if there was no pressure for brakes to function. dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not remedy the problem. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 22000 | 1 | 06/21/1999 |
| The brakes on my truck are being replaced almost yearly since 1999. the truck pulls hard to one way while traveling on the freeway. i have to grab my steering wheel and pull my truck back into my line. *ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 11/13/2001 | |||
| While making a very slow and sharp u turn lost power steering and power brakes. vehicle was towed to dealer who determined that power steering shaft had broken. also, dealer has repaired 6 other vehicles for same problem.*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 2 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 11/09/04 i had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. he replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. this time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. almost hit a building. *jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/13/2001 | |||
| While making a very slow and sharp u turn lost power steering and power brakes. vehicle was towed to dealer who determined that power steering shaft had broken. also, dealer has repaired 6 other vehicles for same problem.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| Vehicle pulled to the left when the brakes were applied. dealer has replaced the brake pads and shoes/calipers and idler pitman arm. manufacturer has been notified. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 2 | 03/29/2004 | |
| 11/09/04 i had to replace differential assembly: overhaul/rebuild front, replace brake pad (bendix)3/10/05 replaced idler arm. 3/23/05 replaced pitman arm. 10/25/05 6.5 liter diesel electronic pump (pmd) failure. truck was moving on it's on, jerking, black smoke came from tail pipe and tires would spin then it cut off and wouldn't start. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. he replaced pmd module kit with a note to leave plastic cover off engine because of heat build up. 6/25/06 same thing happened. called wrecker and had it taken to auto shop. this time he replaced fuel pump on frame rail. 6/29/06 fuel filter rings blew off, it started pouring fuel onto highway, jerking,truck moving on it's on, black smoke coming from tail pipe wouldn't stop had to hold break to floor until it stalled. almost hit a building. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| While driving the car will steer by itself into other traffic lanes.dealer was contacted, and stated that it was the front end alignment. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 65000 | ||
| Unwanted abs brake activation | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | DECATURE | JAMES WOOD |