1983 Chevrolet C10
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Chevrolet C10. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While my wife was driving our truck in heavy atlanta, ga traffic, the front tire exploded. It IS a firestone "firehawk, 235-70r15" with very good tread. The tire IS 8 years old but I seldom use my truck and it IS garage kept. The tires have no cracks or dry rot. My wife was able to safely get to…
While my wife was driving our truck in heavy atlanta, ga traffic, the front tire exploded. It IS a firestone "firehawk, 235-70r15" with very good tread. The tire IS 8 years old but I seldom use my truck and it IS garage kept. The tires have no cracks or dry rot. My wife was able to safely get to the side of the road. I took the tire to my local firestone dealer and the manager advised that my tires were not part of a major recall although they were made in the same plant and are the same size. The steel belts completely tore apart and ruptured the face of the tire. I am convinced the tires are defective and have photos to send.*ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Structure › Frame and members
Steering gear box attachment bolts are pulled through mounting holes of frame. The frame IS also torn and twisted from torque forces of the steering gear box. metal fatigue IS obvious. Steering wheel play increases to a dangerous level. Possible disattachment of steering gear box, leading to total failure of steering capability. extreamly dangerous.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Frame where steering gear box bolts to truck broke; caused by stress and fatigue; loss of steering power. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
There is no summary currently available
- Exhaust manifold leaks
Summary:some 1981-86 trucks with 7.4L engines and cast iron exhaustmanifolds may experience a condition where an exhaust leak developsbetween the manifold and the cylinder head mating surface causing a noisecondition. Most of the reports (and all of the injuries and themanifold fire) are from the P30 motorhome…
Summary:some 1981-86 trucks with 7.4L engines and cast iron exhaustmanifolds may experience a condition where an exhaust leak developsbetween the manifold and the cylinder head mating surface causing a noisecondition. Most of the reports (and all of the injuries and themanifold fire) are from the P30 motorhome chassis.gm states that a warpedor cracked manifold would permit small amounts of exhaust gas leakagegenerally resulting in noticeable noise and fumes.the exhaust manifoldsare susceptible to extreme heat conditions (such as operating under severeengine/vehicular load conditions and high ambient temperatures).themotorhome application IS particularly susceptible to this alleged defectsince the vehicle IS nearly always at or near the gvwr of the vehicle.thefew number of reports received by odi for a problem which began 8 years agosuggests that the defect either occurs infrequently or IS not perceived asa significant safety hazard.the service bulletin was issued to identifythe high temperature problem and provide a remedy against reoccurrence.===
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