Gmc C3500 1993
Model C3500 made in 1993 by Gmc got 20 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic, structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 455006 | 02/01/1995 | 39273 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| CAMP/93C06 | 03/01/1993 | 39430 | General motors has determined that some 1993 gmc truck vandura 3500 models may have been shipped with hood hinges manufactured from an unspecified steel. to correct this condition, dealers are to replace the hinges. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/30/1993 | 0 | ||
| Alternator replaced twice. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Battery replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Oil filter replaced and greased thirty times. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| Speedometer failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission problem. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 11/11/1995 | |||
| Consumer states that the left rear axle seal has been replaced (4) or (5) times in the past year and a half because of leakage. needs to be replaced again. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Three uv joints replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Left front caliper replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brake pads replaced ten times due to brake failures, once causing loss of control/accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake linings replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Left/right front brake hose replaced. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 02/08/1994 | 8 | ||
| Steering gear box replaced. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 12/15/1993 | 5 | ||
| Pitman arm replaced. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 12/15/1993 | 5 | ||
| Idler arm replaced. *skd | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 02/08/1994 | 8 | ||
| Idler arm shaft kit replaced. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Rack and pinion seal replaced. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front end misaligned. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| We have experienced approximately 12+/- failures in the past couple of weeks in which the tire tread has seperated from the casing, in some cases causing damage to the vehicle. the tires were on several different vehicles, operated on the highways. they has approximately 50-75% tread left. in most instances they were being operated in desert areas where the ambient temperatures were over 100 degrees. | |||
| 04/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front tires replaced six times due to premature wear. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Cruise control problem. *sd | |||