Gmc C2500 1993
Model C2500 made in 1993 by Gmc got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.
Model 1993
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/30/2004 | 50900 | 1 | |
| While driving at 50 mph the consumer noticed the check engine light had come on. the engine stalled and the vehicle coasted to the shoulder were coolant was dripping from the radiator. several minutes later the consumer began to see black smoke coming from the engine compartment. soon after seeing the smoke, flames were seen coming from the engine compartment. the insurance company has not determined the vehicle totaled as of yet. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/14/1996 | |||
| Failure of the welding in the gas tank, causing the fuel reading to be incorrect. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 08/11/1997 | |||
| Seat: front passenger's seat collapsed. seat went completely to the floor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle goes extended distance and spins on wet pavement and icy roads respectively because of abs failure. yh | |||
| When the brakes were applied they resisted, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another vehicle. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||