Gmc K2500 1986

Model K2500 made in 1986 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning equipment .

K2500 year 1986

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1986

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
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.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
		1
	Problems with vehicle's radiator, engine, front axle, rear axle and other problems.mr the vehicle experienced problems with the radiator and cooling system. the engine was a 305 instead off the favored 350. as a result the engine used about 1 quart of oil every 1500 miles. the transmission experienced problem. the front axle had problems. the rear axle is the old style and the fluid is no longer available. an alternative was substituted but when the temperature was below 32 degrees the transmission would jump into high gear. it also wore out the rear differential and axle bearing. the suspension was soft. the shocks have been change a few times but that didn't seem to make a difference. the tail gate hinge was corroded and the nuts fell off. the real tail lights were cross wired so if on went out they both went out. the seal around the tail light was not sufficient and allowed water to enter the housing. nlm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
		1
	Engine related problems. yh
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
		1
	Owner is having trouble obtaining information on source of origin of the vehicle,possible identification number change. yh
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
		1
	Problems with vehicle's radiator, engine, front axle, rear axle and other problems.mr the vehicle experienced problems with the radiator and cooling system. the engine was a 305 instead off the favored 350. as a result the engine used about 1 quart of oil every 1500 miles. the transmission experienced problem. the front axle had problems. the rear axle is the old style and the fluid is no longer available. an alternative was substituted but when the temperature was below 32 degrees the transmission would jump into high gear. it also wore out the rear differential and axle bearing. the suspension was soft. the shocks have been change a few times but that didn't seem to make a difference. the tail gate hinge was corroded and the nuts fell off. the real tail lights were cross wired so if on went out they both went out. the seal around the tail light was not sufficient and allowed water to enter the housing. nlm
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
01/01/1901		1
	Complaint regarding 1986 gmc k-2500. mr the consumer bought the vehicle in 1986 and thought it was new, but it wasn't. it was originally registered in california and had come with a 1978 california emissions. the vehicle had been in an accident, and was rebuilt, and was sold to a company in canada. the vehicle was ultimately brought into the us, then resold as commercial sales. (all legal) there were a number of technical problems with the replacement, such as the gas tank which had failed. scc jb cb
POWER TRAIN
		1
	Problems with vehicle's radiator, engine, front axle, rear axle and other problems.mr the vehicle experienced problems with the radiator and cooling system. the engine was a 305 instead off the favored 350. as a result the engine used about 1 quart of oil every 1500 miles. the transmission experienced problem. the front axle had problems. the rear axle is the old style and the fluid is no longer available. an alternative was substituted but when the temperature was below 32 degrees the transmission would jump into high gear. it also wore out the rear differential and axle bearing. the suspension was soft. the shocks have been change a few times but that didn't seem to make a difference. the tail gate hinge was corroded and the nuts fell off. the real tail lights were cross wired so if on went out they both went out. the seal around the tail light was not sufficient and allowed water to enter the housing. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
		1
	Problems with vehicle's radiator, engine, front axle, rear axle and other problems.mr the vehicle experienced problems with the radiator and cooling system. the engine was a 305 instead off the favored 350. as a result the engine used about 1 quart of oil every 1500 miles. the transmission experienced problem. the front axle had problems. the rear axle is the old style and the fluid is no longer available. an alternative was substituted but when the temperature was below 32 degrees the transmission would jump into high gear. it also wore out the rear differential and axle bearing. the suspension was soft. the shocks have been change a few times but that didn't seem to make a difference. the tail gate hinge was corroded and the nuts fell off. the real tail lights were cross wired so if on went out they both went out. the seal around the tail light was not sufficient and allowed water to enter the housing. nlm
SUSPENSION
		1
	Problems with vehicle's radiator, engine, front axle, rear axle and other problems.mr the vehicle experienced problems with the radiator and cooling system. the engine was a 305 instead off the favored 350. as a result the engine used about 1 quart of oil every 1500 miles. the transmission experienced problem. the front axle had problems. the rear axle is the old style and the fluid is no longer available. an alternative was substituted but when the temperature was below 32 degrees the transmission would jump into high gear. it also wore out the rear differential and axle bearing. the suspension was soft. the shocks have been change a few times but that didn't seem to make a difference. the tail gate hinge was corroded and the nuts fell off. the real tail lights were cross wired so if on went out they both went out. the seal around the tail light was not sufficient and allowed water to enter the housing. nlm
		1
	Vehicle would go sideways with out warning. yh