Gmc C3500 1999
Model C3500 made in 1999 by Gmc got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train and unknown or other. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1999
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 010604037B | 10/01/2001 | 010604037A | 627790 | Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 270801 | 08/27/2001 | 625259 | Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up. *yh | 11/19/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010730002B | 05/01/2001 | 010730002A | 619741 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 06/26/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 6 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The check engine light came on and vehicle began to run roughly and stall, the vehicle was inspected and dealer found negative temperature signals, consumer has experienced problems on six occasions where the engine would stall and run rough, and has had various componets replaced, such as radiator coolant, coolant sensor, fuel pump, sending unit assembly, distributor, fuel injectors, spark plugs, wires, serpentine belt, throttle-positioning sensor, egr and oxygen sensor, the bracket that protects the main wire harness was never installed from the factory and consumer feels this was the problem to begin with, some of the componets were even replaced a second time and still did not resolve the problem.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 6 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The check engine light came on and vehicle began to run roughly and stall, the vehicle was inspected and dealer found negative temperature signals, consumer has experienced problems on six occasions where the engine would stall and run rough, and has had various componets replaced, such as radiator coolant, coolant sensor, fuel pump, sending unit assembly, distributor, fuel injectors, spark plugs, wires, serpentine belt, throttle-positioning sensor, egr and oxygen sensor, the bracket that protects the main wire harness was never installed from the factory and consumer feels this was the problem to begin with, some of the componets were even replaced a second time and still did not resolve the problem.*jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I was traveling home on fwy where i was involved in a chain reaction auto accident . i was the number 3 out of a total of 6 involved. i struck the car in front at appox 5 miles an hour. was then rear ended by a suv going approx 30 miles an hour. when rearended, my drivers seat collapsed. the seat should not have failed with such minimal impact.. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/17/2005 | 5 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Dt: contact has 1999 gmc,. he had to replace the brake lines 6 times. the brake lines were corroded. when the brake pedal was pressed the brake line blew out. contact lost the front brakes on 4 different occasions, and lost rear brakes only once. vehicle has not been to a service dealer for repairs. contact has replaced the brake lines with after market equipment.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 40000 | 2 | 10/20/1999 |
| Gmc savanna & chevy express/sierra van side doors (60/40's ?). during service visit for defective speedometer at grossinger gmc in illinois, when vehicle was still in warranty, and doors were stiff, noisy and tough to open/close, dealership suggested more lubrication. lubrication was applied regularly. gmc's customer service hotline was of no help. i've since thrown out my shoulder trying to close the door. danger: middle seat passengers have no way of escaping vehicle in the event of an accident/emergency. the hinges are defective. the doors no longer function. hinges frozen in place and cracked all the way through. per body shop (which the dealership referred me to), it is a design defect, a flaw. $2,000 to repair. please take note: it seems that when the city of chicago purchased this van in great numbers and was faced w/this product failure/design defect on all of their municipal vans (police dept., fire dept., streets & sanitation, etc...) gmc provided brand new hinges w/brass bushings at no charge. apparently, the original design (also used on my van) used steel bushings. they all were seizing up when exposed to the slightest bit of moisture (humidity, rain, car washes or snow). consequently, gmc recognized and acknowledged the design flaw/defect and replaced all hinges on those city of chicago vehicles w/brass (corrosion free) bushings/hinges. since gmc recognized this defect when it came to big corporate accounts, will they do the same for john q. consumer? | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | LINCOLNWOOD | 60000 | GROSSINGER AUTOPLEX |