Gmc K2500 1995
Model K2500 made in 1995 by Gmc got 14 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, power train and seats. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1995
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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 | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE97027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1997 | 10/31/1997 | DRIVERS SEAT FAILURE | ||
| The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 58700 | 0 | 11/20/1994 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a gmc k2500 truck. while driving at 25 mph the fuel line broke and the brakes wouldn't engage. the contact purchased an after market fuel line. the manufacturer of the replacement part was inlinetube.com. on the original gm fuel lines where the o-ring was located, the lines were not altered to fit. the lines that the contact received from inlinetube.com did not have room for the o-ring, when the fuel line was installed the o-ring was removed. the contact believesdthe fuel line was improperly made and will leak fuel. the contact will not install the faulty fuel line on the vehicle due to the risk involved. the company stated that the fuel line has always been made in that fashion. *ak the fuel line ruptured. updated 01/29/07. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 800 | ||
| Transmission refuses to shift at times has been this way since we bought it. we have taken it in to be fixed several times. they said they rebuilt the whole thing but it is still happening. no parts available to it to dealer to have it fixed. it on incident date i'll put today but as i said it's happened since we bought it..... i actually called the manufacturer when it started and supposedly have a case file but don't know for sure. *la | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Every time vehicle decelerates, engine comes back to idle and transmission goes free wheeling. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/16/1999 | |||
| Front left hand bolt that bolts seat to rail broke, causing seat to move. dealer contacted and repairwork not done. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on interstate veicle lost power steering and brakes. had to hit gaurdrail to stop. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 02/14/1995 | ||
| Abs brake failure, while driving at any speed on extremely slick roads, it feels like there are no brakes at all. also, experienced extended stopping distance/pedal fading. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| While descending a hill when pulling a trailer, brakes overheat and vehicle loses ability to stop. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 58700 | 0 | 11/20/1994 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a gmc k2500 truck. while driving at 25 mph the fuel line broke and the brakes wouldn't engage. the contact purchased an after market fuel line. the manufacturer of the replacement part was inlinetube.com. on the original gm fuel lines where the o-ring was located, the lines were not altered to fit. the lines that the contact received from inlinetube.com did not have room for the o-ring, when the fuel line was installed the o-ring was removed. the contact believesdthe fuel line was improperly made and will leak fuel. the contact will not install the faulty fuel line on the vehicle due to the risk involved. the company stated that the fuel line has always been made in that fashion. *ak the fuel line ruptured. updated 01/29/07. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Upon acceleration traveling up an incline transmission feels like everything is free wheeling. resulting in loss of steering . *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on interstate veicle lost power steering and brakes. had to hit gaurdrail to stop. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/29/2002 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Blowout occurred at freeway speeds, firestone will not acept responsibility. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: lt265/75r1) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rear tire tread separated from tire causing damage to vehicle. mjs | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 2 | |||
| When shifting at any time the rpms accelerate.*ak while driving at certain speeds the rpm surge by themselves the engine over revs during shifts and does not idle below 1500, consumer contacted dealer and they stted they knew nothing about it.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 04/04/1996 | |||
| Consumer states that the windsheild wipers come on whenever they please.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | FLEMINGTON | FLEMINGTON GMC |