Gmc K1500 1990
Model K1500 made in 1990 by Gmc got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake, power train and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, power train and seat belts.
Model 1990
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V170000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 194243 | 10/24/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/1990 | 09/28/1990 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear seat belt; fmvss 209.vehicle description: light-duty trucks with extended cabs. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 10/19/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Truck parking brake disengaged and truck rolled down embankment. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/16/1995 | |||
| Transmission overheated and caught fire. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle broke. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/20/1990 | 01/20/1990 | ||
| Ea94-038; in sudden stop the abs braking system malfunctioned due to the brake drums/rotors being too small for this size of vehicle, for the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance, may result in an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/20/1990 | 01/20/1990 | ||
| Ea94-038; in sudden stop the abs braking system malfunctioned due to the brake drums/rotors being too small for this size of vehicle, for the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance, may result in an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 01/20/1990 | 01/20/1990 | ||
| Ea94-038; in sudden stop the abs braking system malfunctioned due to the brake drums/rotors being too small for this size of vehicle, for the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance, may result in an accident. *ak | |||