Gmc C25 1993
Model C25 made in 1993 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, seats. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/21/17 | 17/27/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 14/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/19/16 | 16/24/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/18/15 | 15/24/18 | Regular | $ 1201 | 12 | 920901 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 12 | 920901 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V044001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2595 | 03/30/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles altered by pas, inc. have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. this stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. if the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V246000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 675661 | 03/07/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE95050 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/22/1995 | 12/22/1995 | FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE | 95V246000 | |
| Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes in an emergency stopping or normal conditions on dry or wet pavement the brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused an accident. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1993 | |||
| Brakes fail intermittently. tt | |||