Gmc K1500 1993
Model K1500 made in 1993 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and other. Technical service bulletines regarding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Ea94-029 active, electrical short,alternator shorted while driving under the hood engine compartment fire. tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 09/16/2002 | |||
| Cable broke that holds the spare tire to vehicle under carriage. this occurred while owner was attempting to hook wiring from trailer to truck. please describe details. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| The oil gauge is defective and needs to be replaced, took to dealer, parts are on back log . please describe . *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| Emergency brakes:dashboard handl become unattached from emergency brake rachet, causing no release of emergency brake. emergency brake mechanism bolster attaching mechanism to left firewall loosens under normal conditions. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Seatbelt will not pull out. you can not buckle up in the passenger's side seat.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/11/2001 | |||
| Had just taken off from a stop light when driver's seat collapsed backwards. had no prior warning of a problem. managed to pull over and checked seat out. could not get seat to relatch/lock. part was broken. *ak | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall 96e010. dealer replaced parts on 3/22/96. however, passenger's seat broke again in the reclining position. dealer refused to replace parts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | 07/01/1993 | |
| When applying the abs brakes in wet weather at about 35mph, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/24/1995 | |||
| During normal braking condition, the brake release and the vehicle surged forward, then abs light comes on, resulting in long stopping distance. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/02/1994 | 4 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Front axle seal first leaked at 30,000 miles. again began to leak within 10,000 miles. replaced second time at 50,000 miles. again replaced at 67,000 miles. again replaced @ 122,000 miles. each time seal was replaced, leak re-occurred within 1-2 miles of operation. differential vents have been verified as free and open so there is no case pressure. have discovered technical service bulletin about this from gm #364302 | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| Windshield wipers will intermittently fail during operation or will not come on at all due to a defective electric module. vehicle not included in recall 98v15000 due to vin although it had the same defect.*ak | |||
| 07/07/1998 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with windshield wipers failing to work properly. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to vin . *ak | |||