Chevrolet T10 1991
Model T10 made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1991
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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1990 to 02/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 102885 | 07/03/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1991 | 07/01/1991 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace sender seals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1990 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 237 | 11/27/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1990 | 11/29/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could strip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lower control arm attaching nuts.vehicle description: light duty trucks | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V107000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1990 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windshield and side window mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: utility, pickup, and extended cab pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||