Gmc K1500 1988

Model K1500 made in 1988 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
02086401607/01/2002261603634339Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt09/28/2002

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA88035GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/18/198810/31/1990POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available
PE88044GENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/11/198807/18/1988POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available
PE88019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198803/31/1988REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
07/27/1995
 Vehicles has had ball joint failure while driving has complete loss of steering.had to be towed away car undrivable. tt