1990 Chevrolet C3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Chevrolet C3500. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
Remedy
Provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline · Tires
On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. The whole tread, separated,from the cap. The tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. We filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich…
On, june16/17, 2012, driving, our 1990 k3500, dually truck, we had two tires blowout, inside duals, one on drivers, one on passengers, rears. The whole tread, separated,from the cap. The tires did $5,000, damage, to our truck; we were lucky, we were not hurt. We filed a claim, with bfgoodwrich, tire manufacturer, as tires, were still under warranty, and only had 17,000 miles, on them, and were well taken care of, and properly, inflated. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brakes failed due to corrosion of the ABS master cylinder.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Poor brake performance.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Started vehicle, but unable to shift into gear (automatic). After restarting, engine running, transmission makes a whistling noise. Would go about 30mph, once in gear be for shifting again. Vehicle was towed to dealer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
When trying to place driver's side seat belt into belt buckle, the seat belt will not latch properly into buckle. *ak
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