1990 Chevrolet K3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Chevrolet K3500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Chevrolet K3500. 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
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Consumer states that the pins on driver's side door hinge have worn out after two years. consumer states the doors swing open at any time. *Ak *ts
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. *Ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Was driving down the highway and the alternator caught on fire . consumer states the bearing also locked up, the alternator caused the ABS brake and regular brake light fuses to blow. *slc
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