1983 Chevrolet El Camino
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Chevrolet El Camino. 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.
The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
If upon inspection the dealer finds that there IS inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
Owner complaints
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1983 chevrolet el camino experiencing problems with brake equipment and engine revving.*mr the consumer had his foot on the brake, however the rear wheels started to spin. When the consumer shifted out of drive everything returned to normal. in june of 2000 the same incident occurred and again…
1983 chevrolet el camino experiencing problems with brake equipment and engine revving.*mr the consumer had his foot on the brake, however the rear wheels started to spin. When the consumer shifted out of drive everything returned to normal. in june of 2000 the same incident occurred and again in 2004. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but no mechanical problem was found. the consumer did get a park neutral switch fault code a few days before the last incident but it went out. *jb *nm
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