1987 Chevrolet G20
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Chevrolet G20. 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.
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).
Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel could leak from the pipe during refueling orturning and spill fuel in excess of amount prescribed by fmvss 301.
Remedy
Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Column
Steering column has gradually loosened at the tilt mechinisim until the wheel IS very loose. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Was traveling 60 mph & started to smell something burning. odor/smoke went away. After stopping vehicle, checked under hood and noticed plastic housing had burned in half. hoses had holes in them & were falling apart. Had contacted manufacturer.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tires in like new condition two rear tires lost tread, not blowing but tread peeling simler to fire stone problem. Are tires safe to use? *Ak (dot number: doramhv316 tiresize: lt325/85r1)
- Structure › Body › Door
I have small chidren who could not get out of this door in case of emergency. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Both front doors have broken lock springs, the doors will open but the safety latch falls down and you cannot close the doors, the door must be manualy lift up on the latch so it locks in place to close door, replace whole lock/latch mechanism.
- Wheels
Left rear wheel fell off of vehicle causing damages (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Passenger's side seat reclined automatically and without warning, (conversion by trailwagon)
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles steering wheel column IS about to fall apart it moves back and forth due to some defective bolts. tt consumer was told by dealer that all steering colums have this problem, consumer states it becomes noticeable when chanign gears.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Seat belts do not work-driver side belt IS too loose or too tight. tt
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Both driver/passenger doors refuse to shut due to latch failing repeatedly. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- High temp & fuel exp
There is no summary currently available
- Exhaust system heat
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis of the 65 complaintsforwarded by gm on this issue reveals that 15 of the complaints may besafety related.complaints identifying the problem as a red hot exhaustsystem or muffler failure were not counted.gm also included numerouscomplaints pertaining to fuel expulsion…
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis of the 65 complaintsforwarded by gm on this issue reveals that 15 of the complaints may besafety related.complaints identifying the problem as a red hot exhaustsystem or muffler failure were not counted.gm also included numerouscomplaints pertaining to fuel expulsion in the motor home chassis.theywere not counted since that problem IS already under investigation.concerning brush fires resulting from the high exhaust temperatures, gmstatesour field experience, as evidenced by the low number of reportspertaining to the exhaust temperature, indicates to us that our customersare observing the precautions contained in our owner's manual and areexercising the necessary precautions.analysis:the alleged defect originates with the generation of heat in theexhaust system.higher exhaust temperatures are occurring as a result ofstringent environmental protection agency (epa) requirements which wentinto effect in 1985 for vehicles with a gvw in excess of 8,500 lbs.thehigher exhaust temperatures can lead to excessive underbody temperatureswhich may result in fuel system pressurization and a higher potential forthe expulsion of liquid fuel upon removal of the fuel tank filler cap.inaddition, other side effects such as smoldering items in pick up beds,burnt tires and mudflaps have been reported.proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.since some models are alreadybeing investigated, and complaint data IS sparse on other models, the newea should be directed only to vehicle models c and k which utilize theheavy duty (vehicles with a gvw in excess of 8,500 lbs) emission system.===
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