Gmc C1500 1989
Model C1500 made in 1989 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V170000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 194243 | 10/24/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/1990 | 09/28/1990 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Had parked vehicle. went to rear of vehicle. heard a cracking sound. noticed smoke & then fire coming from dashboard area. put flames out. dashboard area was melted down. reported the fire to insurance company. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/04/1993 | |||
| The transmission went out as result of overflow of filler tube due to heavy load towed in overdrive which was failure to warn consumer in owners manual. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| After applying brakes and coming to a stop, pedal eases down and starts to creep forward unless pressure is constantly applied. dealer can not find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 5 | |||
| Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 5 | |||
| Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 5 | |||
| Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 5 | |||
| Making a normal or sudden stop, brakes will become spongy, go to floor, causing a longer stopping distance, at least 5 times longer.dealer has replaced master cylinder/booster/abs system/rotors/calipers/discs /drums and shoes. defect is still occurring. *ak | |||