Chevrolet W3500 2007
Model W3500 made in 2007 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel.
Model 2007
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V636000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 2992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/2010 | 12/21/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. the oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. if not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. in general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin late january or early february 2011. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V251000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 06/20/2006 to 03/07/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 16859 | 06/30/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/05/2008 | 06/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. if seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. the recall will begin on june 30, 2008. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| IB-09-J-003 | 05/01/2009 | 10030789 | Isuzu/chevrolet/gmc: the following table contains many possible causes for the following symptoms. hard start/no start; rough, misfire, unstable or incorrect idle; surges, lack of power, hesitation, lag or stumble. while some of these s | 12/02/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| SB-09-K-001 | 10/01/2009 | 10032488 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): the transmission slips, will not shift, or may overheat. technicians may find dtcs p0894 or p0218 stored either current or in history. these conditions may be caused by friction material debonding from the torque c | 04/05/2010 | |
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| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/26/2007 | 34531 | 12 | |
| This 07 truck get hot and the trans slips. i have had it to many dealers with no one fixing the problem. its back in the shop now. gm rep says don't do anything to it until it does it in the shop. it only does this when i am pulling a rv with the truck. i bought this truck to pull rvs to cal every week and i spent more time in shops than working. now i am getting behind on my payments because i can't keep it running. i know there just waiting for the warranty to run out then they will tell me what's wrong. they have put one injector in it and a egr valve so far and it has not fixed it i have ask them to buy it back and they say they don't buy back autos that are leased. i need some help on this. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/26/2007 | 34531 | 12 | |
| This 07 truck get hot and the trans slips. i have had it to many dealers with no one fixing the problem. its back in the shop now. gm rep says don't do anything to it until it does it in the shop. it only does this when i am pulling a rv with the truck. i bought this truck to pull rvs to cal every week and i spent more time in shops than working. now i am getting behind on my payments because i can't keep it running. i know there just waiting for the warranty to run out then they will tell me what's wrong. they have put one injector in it and a egr valve so far and it has not fixed it i have ask them to buy it back and they say they don't buy back autos that are leased. i need some help on this. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | QUINCY | 62301 | SHOTTENKIRK | 217-228-6500 |