Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/01/1994
 Consumer son was driving the truck start to smoke truck was totaled , received a recall letter on this problem can't find this recall . tt
02/05/19951
 Vehicle caught on fire with flash and cab filling with smoke after being parked for about 5 mintues. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
02/06/2001109/01/1993
 Original intake manifold gasket failure leading to coolant entering lubrication system. after gasket was replaced damage occurred to engine bearing, rods and possibly camshaft. required engine replacement.*ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
08/05/2003170000107/03/1993
 The fuel wiring harness on the fuel pump melted. *jb defect was noticed while replacing the fuel tank. replaced fuel tank, sending unit and pump. *ph
08/29/20010
 Consumer received information in writing from technician and garage about fuel pump which could fail due to wiring shorting out. consumer was concerned about a fire.*ak
08/21/1998102/03/1997
 Fuel pump failed to operate. learned of a technical bulletin containing information on defective fuel pump. informed dealer who refused to repair because vehicle was out of warranty. *ak
03/05/19961
 Fuel tank/pump replaced due to rusted tank.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/12/20031
 Vehicle experienced motor trouble then caught on fire.*mr *ph while driving the vehicle began to experience engine problem. the consumer pulled over onto the shoulder to attempt repairs when the vehicle caught on fire. the fire caused damage to the hood and engine compartment. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
02/12/20010
 Consumer had taken vehicle to repair shop and technician found a problem with central fuel injection, where the fuel was getting mixed with oil, and causing vehicle to lose power when accelerating or slowing down. *ak
1
 Defective fuel injector assembly caused engine problems. yh
01/30/1997108/01/1993
 Due to corrosion distributor failed, causing the vehicle not to accelerate over 50.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
02/13/2002131300206/06/2000
 Central multiport fuel injector assembly failed, causing fuel to enter the oil pan and damage the motor. fuel was spraying under the phlenem and could have caused a fire. same unit has failed just over 15 months later, again spraying gas under the phlenem, thankfully again no fire,just spraying of gas. *nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
08/24/20031600001
 Fuel pump power wire and connector burned/charred at upper connector inside gas tank. *ak
04/01/2001111/01/2000
 Plastic cover on fuel tank gathered and retained water on top of fuel tank allowing tank to rust requiring tank, fule pick, pump and straner replacement.*ak
11/05/1999103/01/1993
 The plastic stone shield allowed water to remain in contact with the front lower edge of the fuel tank. this caused the tank to rust through and leak. the plastic shield contained the leak, concentrating the leaked fuel before spilling it out onto the ground. this was an original tank, the truck has never been off-road, nor in an accidnet. the poor design of the shiled/tank assembly allowed trapped water to cause a potentially dangerous condition to exist. *ak
08/28/1999
 After smelling a strong fuel odor and collecting a certain amount of fuel leaking from the truck, the dealer was notified. owner had truck towed to dealership where the fuel tank was found to be corroded. please provide any further information. *ak
08/26/1998
 The cover underneath the gas tank has more than an inch of space which causes rocks and pebbles to get into the gas, resulting in a gas leak, may cause a fire. please provdie details. *ak
 Apparently sand was trapped around the area of the tank shield from driving on off road condition, reusulting in rusting out the tank.
09/01/1996101/01/1994
 Fuel tank leak.
03/05/19961
 Fuel tank/pump replaced due to rusted tank.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE
02/12/1998104/03/1993
 Sand trapped around the area by the tank shield during assembly causing the seam to rust out resulting in leak.