1992 Chevrolet C3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 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).
The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle IS in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Grabbers ATX, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: P511. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the tires were vibrating. The contact took the vehicle to the tire shop who diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Grabbers ATX, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: P511. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the tires were vibrating. The contact took the vehicle to the tire shop who diagnosed that the tires were out of round. The tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 71,145. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
While pumping fuel noticed that frame broke in half without prior warning.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer has a complaint concerning dealer's unwillingness to honor an extended warranty notice from manufacturer concerning automatic transmission . Consumer will send a copy of extended warranty notice. Dealer notified. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittently windshield wipers, when they are on, they will malfunction, obstructing the view of the driver. the dealer has been notified. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicle was sitting idle and the fuse box caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer has been c0ntacted. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear axle seals leak, causing saturation of rear brake shoes and loss of braking effectiveness, also locked up three times.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Transmission slips when shifting into drive.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the pads on a number of occasions, in addition when making a stop the rear brakes grab, causing extended stopping distance . *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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