Chevrolet P3 1997
Model P3 made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding parking brake and service brakes, air.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| 11092004 | 11/09/2004 | 10011956 | Customer advisory letter. check park brake performance. *tt | 02/08/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 3260 | 10011622 | Check the park brake operation. *eh | 01/27/2005 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 06/11/1998 | 1 | 02/02/1997 | |
| This information was reported to chevrolet case #980411299,to the nhtsa using form mailed to me in lubec maine and hot line or motorhome life magazine has reported it to nhtsa twice all with no results or reply.the through tank power wire was discovered to have discolored due to extreme heat evidently from binding fuel pump.repairs were made under warranty by fleet service,rfd 5 ,brunswick av,route 201,grdner mine invoice#12372 and#12407.the technicians were extremely competent, and said that if the tank top connecter had arced the tank would have exploded,probably killing all occupants,nhtsa has shown no interest in this matter to date despite numerous attempts to report this extremely dangerous situation.my next step if no reply from this one will be to appeal for investigation into nhtsa and failure to reply in any manner. a copy of this report will be retained.i have the thru tank discolored power wire involved. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 12/31/1997 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to dealer to adjust the emergency parking brake. was informed not designed to be used as an emergency brake. manufacturer. was also notified, and informed consumer of the same reason. consumer would like to know how can a vehicle be sold if emergency brake could not be used as such. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Abs brake speed sensor failed. nlm | |||