Gmc C35 1985
Model C35 made in 1985 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension and wheels.
Model 1985
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, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V002000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 05/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 86152 | 01/30/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/20/1987 | 01/23/1987 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V217000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 166624 | 01/23/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/13/1991 | 12/18/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V156000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 861 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/26/1985 | 12/04/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: dual rear wheels, 16x6 firestone dual wheels. vehicle description: c,k and p 30/35 series light-duty trucks equipped with dual rear wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1987 | 01/14/1988 | EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 01/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passengers side lower control arm failed prior to recall, repairs refused for d rivers side broken control arm (91v-217). *ak | |||