Gmc C1500 Pickup 1998

Model C1500 Pickup made in 1998 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-06-02-32-013B08/01/200910032462Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio03/26/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/05/2006500005003/01/2005
 The wipers do not always work. there seems to be a short of some kind in the system. i can get them to work by manually moving them sometimes. also i'm having a problem with the brake lights working. i have replaced the tail light assembly twice. again it seems to be a short in the system, they work on and off, its very dangerous. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
09/05/2006500005003/01/2005
 The wipers do not always work. there seems to be a short of some kind in the system. i can get them to work by manually moving them sometimes. also i'm having a problem with the brake lights working. i have replaced the tail light assembly twice. again it seems to be a short in the system, they work on and off, its very dangerous. *nm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
09/05/2006500005003/01/2005
 The wipers do not always work. there seems to be a short of some kind in the system. i can get them to work by manually moving them sometimes. also i'm having a problem with the brake lights working. i have replaced the tail light assembly twice. again it seems to be a short in the system, they work on and off, its very dangerous. *nm