Gmc C1500 1990
Model C1500 made in 1990 by Gmc got 7 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 seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
Model 1990
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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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
05/10/1995 | |||
Spark plugs manufactured by split fire inc. damaged engine pistons and valves. tt | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
10/01/1994 | |||
Purchase truck new had to rebuild the transmission . tt | |||
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
04/17/1995 | |||
Rear axle seals continue to leak. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
The driver's side red release button broke, causing the seat belt not to latch into belt buckle. *ak | |||
02/05/1996 | |||
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke, red release button has broken. tt | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
07/15/1990 | 1 | ||
Sixty-forty split seat; when braking, back rest will lean forward w/ passenger causing entire back and seat rest to slide forward. kt | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
2 | |||
The bridgestone dueler h/t tires experienced tread separation and a blowout which caused damage to the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for damage and tires. *mjs |