Gmc C Series 1989
Model C Series made in 1989 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats and structure. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1989
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 - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V149000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1989 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 585 | 10/17/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/08/1989 | 09/26/1989 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks may have been produced with incorrect or missing | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trucks would not conform to requirements of fmvss 120. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install correct certification label. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:tire certification labels/fmvss 120.vehicle description:light-duty trucks.vehicle certification labels. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601019 | 10/01/2000 | 616349 | Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
| 000604002 | 01/01/2000 | 609709 | Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 661509A | 04/01/1997 | 66-15-09 | 52558 | Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw | 08/14/1997 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA91038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1991 | 05/29/1992 | BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE89116 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/12/1989 | 07/05/1989 | BRAKE LAMP SWITCH | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE89132 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1989 | 10/16/1989 | LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| Two right rear tire failures on an rv within 10 miles of each other in kingman az, during the summer months. my dad has contacted the local firestone dealer and has gotten no results from them. he does not have the defected tires because they were left in arizona where they had them replaced. please contact him with more information on what he can do about this situation. thank you for your cooperation, mr. gary goulet( dot number: vdxk65b464 tire size: 875r165lt ) | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 2 | ||
| Two right rear tire failures on an rv within 10 miles of each other in kingman az, during the summer months. my dad has contacted the local firestone dealer and has gotten no results from them. he does not have the defected tires because they were left in arizona where they had them replaced. please contact him with more information on what he can do about this situation. thank you for your cooperation, mr. gary goulet (dot number: vdxk65b464 tiresize: 875r165lt) | |||