Chevrolet W3500 2004
Model W3500 made in 2004 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and interior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, diesel .
Model 2004
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, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V168000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 07/01/2002 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 253 | 10/27/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/20/2005 | 04/25/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. the recall began on october 27, 2005. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Recall no. 05053.customers may also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20040128 | 05/04/2004 | 10007863 | Low engine oil light inoperative. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 030730004B | 09/01/2005 | 030730004C | 10004743 | Revision of aisin transmission quality center (tqc) program beginning october 1, 2003. *tt | 01/05/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525004 | 03/01/2004 | 10008664 | Electronic hydraulic control unit (ehcu) removal procedure to prevent breaking off holding/locking tabs. *tt | 08/13/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel pump, computer sensor, and fuel line needed to be replaced ,and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 152000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet c3500 truck. the contact stated that the exhaust system was leaking. the fumes emitted throughout the cabin when the engine was in operation. the contact was in the process of performing a diagnostic test to determine the cause of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 152,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel pump, computer sensor, and fuel line needed to be replaced ,and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel pump, computer sensor, and fuel line needed to be replaced ,and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/22/2007 | 215900 | 0 | 08/07/2004 |
| Vehicle was towing a trailer. when the left rear shock mount broke off the axle. the brake line is bolted to the shock mount. when the mount broke, it took out the brake line, watch resulted in the lose of brakes. after having a welder look at the bracket we came to the conclusion that the welds from the factory were to cold to penetrate the bracket or the axle. we put new brake line on and remounted the shock bracket to axle. we rerouted the brake line so it was not on the shock mount. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 05/22/2007 | 215900 | 0 | 08/07/2004 |
| Vehicle was towing a trailer. when the left rear shock mount broke off the axle. the brake line is bolted to the shock mount. when the mount broke, it took out the brake line, watch resulted in the lose of brakes. after having a welder look at the bracket we came to the conclusion that the welds from the factory were to cold to penetrate the bracket or the axle. we put new brake line on and remounted the shock bracket to axle. we rerouted the brake line so it was not on the shock mount. | |||