Gmc K3500 1999

Model K3500 made in 1999 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seats. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1999

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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
010604037B10/01/2001010604037A627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh02/25/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
27080108/27/2001625259Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up. *yh11/19/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
010417001B03/01/2002010417001A629551Subject regarding launch shudder on acceleration (install new one-piece propeller shaft) *jg04/02/2002
01073002105/01/2001619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt06/26/2001
01073002004/01/2001619715Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt06/25/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
01041700102/01/2001619173Some extended and crew cab long box pickup models including 1999 and 2001 chevrolet k2500 models with automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration (launch shudder) during acceleration from 0-40 km/h (0-25).05/17/2001
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
010417001A06/01/2001010417001623047Some customers may comment on a vibration during acceleration from 0 - 40 km/h (0 - 25 mph). *tt10/25/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
010730002B05/01/2001010730002A619741Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt06/26/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
07/01/20022
 Consumer states seat frame broke in 07/02, consumer had repaired. seat frames broke again on 9-21 causing a collision.*jb