Gmc C3500 1994
Model C3500 made in 1994 by Gmc got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1994
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V025000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 09/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 988587 | 04/12/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1999 | 02/08/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. with the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. the brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 12, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 455006 | 02/01/1995 | 39273 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Intermittently when moving from cold start auto-transmission may not cause it to move. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Antilock brakes fail on wet pavement. | |||
| Purchase truck new been in the shop 18 for problem dealer can't find problem will describe the problem abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/03/1994 | 3 | ||
| Vehicles braking system in front on wet roads wheel lock-up. tt dealer replaced brake valve and brake linings. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Insufficient clearance to depress brake pedal. *tw | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/26/1995 | |||
| Frame cracked in half, vehicle inoperative. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front frame failed. tt | |||