Gmc 3500 2000
Model 3500 made in 2000 by Gmc got 20 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V562000 | MOBILITY WORKS | from 01/01/1997 to 08/01/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1660 | ODI | MOBILITY WORKS | 11/26/2004 | 11/24/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Sure-lok recall no. 04e-058.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 04292004 | 04/29/2004 | 10013205 | Engine may have a condition in which the exhaust valve stem may become deformed. this includes 1999-01 chevrolet and gmc 4500 and 5500 models. *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4695 | 09/01/2009 | 10032435 | Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r | 03/24/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/12/2008 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc 3500. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off and the braking and steering functions became inoperable. when the failure occurs, the contact must jumpstart the vehicle or wait until the vehicle cools down in order for it to be restarted. the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure because it could not be duplicated. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 62,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 38000 | 8 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Trucks engine dies, while driving at any speed without warning. as a result the truck looses all power, including steering and brake. the dealership ran a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. *ph 2000 gmc 3500 experiencing problem with engine equipment. while driving at any speed and without warning truck engine dies. as a result vehicle loses all power including the steering and brake equipment. vehicle was taken to the dealership where it was test driven. during the test drive vehicle died 8 times within one mile radius of travel. dealer replaced injector pump for the second time.*mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front end of the vehicle vibrated. the transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned. *ak *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front end of the vehicle vibrated. the transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned. *ak *jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front end of the vehicle vibrated. the transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned. *ak *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/31/2009 | |||
| Exiting the highway on an off ramp, applied the brakes and the peddle went to the floor. found a brake line had corroded and burst. had to repair along the road. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front end of the vehicle vibrated. the transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/27/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer state while traveling without any indication vehicle lost all power steering and no brakes traveling at 35 mph. please provider further information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/03/2002 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Brakes are weak and they pull right or left at different times they also squeal and some times smoke. when pulling a trailer the trailer brakes have to do most of the work to make both stop properly. the back brakes dont seem to work at all. the diving to the left or right creates a dangerous situation when brakes are applied.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 4 | ||
| While applying the brakes a loud noise was heard from the front. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. mechanic was waiting for conformation approval to replace the brakes pads. consumer contacted the dealer more than once, and the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The front end of the vehicle vibrated. the transmission, brakes, bucket seats, and differential unit malfunctioned. *ak *jb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/25/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 gmc 3500 equipped with bf goodrich tires, size lt245/75/r16. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt) and went to a local tire shop to have the tires changed however, the contact was advised that they were not aware of the recall. the contact notified the manufacturer who advised him to return to the tire shop to have the tires replaced. the tires were never replaced. the dot number was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/25/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 gmc 3500 equipped with bf goodrich tires, tire size lt245/75/r16. the contact received a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt). the contact stated that he went to get the tires changed but the tire shop stated that they did not know about the recall. the contact notified the manufacturer and they stated to go back to the tire shop to get the tires changed. the tires were never changed. the dot was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | DETROIT | 48202 | GERNERAL MOTOR BUILDING | 866 932 4368#38257 |
| WV | BLUEFIELD | 24701 | COLE MOTORS |