Gmc C1500 1988
Model C1500 made in 1988 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 03/31/1988 | REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/04/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| On december 4, 1999, while fueling the truck flames started coming out of the fill spout area resulting in total destruction of the truck and substantial damage to the gas station. upon investigation by the los angeles county fire investigator it was determined to be an accidental electrical fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| Consumer's wiring harness is melting, the wiring and the brakes and tail lights are burning out. this has happened three times in nine years. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Consumer's wiring harness is melting, the wiring and the brakes and tail lights are burning out. this has happened three times in nine years. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 07/11/1989 | |||
| Abs brake lights stay on after brake pedal is depressed & released. also, seats have no head rest. can cause a whiplash effect if vehicle is hit from behind. been to dealer for brakes, but will not install headrest. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/11/1989 | |||
| Abs brake lights stay on after brake pedal is depressed & released. also, seats have no head rest. can cause a whiplash effect if vehicle is hit from behind. been to dealer for brakes, but will not install headrest. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer's wiring harness is melting, the wiring and the brakes and tail lights are burning out. this has happened three times in nine years. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1988 | |
| Pitman and idler control arms failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| While driving at approx. 35mph, suddenly the passenger front wheel detached from axle, no prior warning, due to lower ball joint failure. tt | |||
| TIRES - TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | |||
| 03/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Missing spare tire from the mounting underneath the truck. tt | |||