1995 Chevrolet K3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 Chevrolet K3500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 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).
Owner complaints
12 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
On march 21, 2004 iwas traveling from miami to orlando when one of my truck tire blew the tread off the tire. At this time I saw a fhp and stop to report the the incident(report # 02273824) this IS the second time that this happens with this tires, I still have four more install on my truck and I'm afraid that something worse occours with this tires. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When the brakes were applied the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. Took vehicle to the dealership where mechanic indicated the problem was caused by a metal brake line. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake hookups are not working properly. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injectors were defective, and they kept disintegrading. also, had to keep replacing them twice. engine missed and ran roughly. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated vehicle was out of warranty, there was nothing they could do. also, dealer stated it was because of fuel consumer was burning. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes are hesitant when driving. Once brakes grabbed, then locked up. has not contacted dealer yet. *ak
- Tires
This IS the second tire replaced due to tread seperation, the first occured several years ago and I didnt think there was a defect in the tire at that time, now though I felt 2 failures were too to many, I contacted firestone and they made me send the original tire to their nashville tire center…
This IS the second tire replaced due to tread seperation, the first occured several years ago and I didnt think there was a defect in the tire at that time, now though I felt 2 failures were too to many, I contacted firestone and they made me send the original tire to their nashville tire center for testing. I have recieved compensation for the dammage and pro-rated tire replacement, but now feel there may be other unsafe tires on my vehicle. I have made one attempt to have the tires replaced at a l;ocal dealership but they have not been willing to accept them under the current recall. I currently have a tire vibration that may be related to out-of round tires or tire seperation problems, as I have had them re-balanced and rotated within the past several months. I believe these IS relavance to the same plant that manufactures the current recalled tires and mine, both in decatur ill.( dot number: vdor1ww484 tire size: lt23585r16 )
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. sometimes the windshield wipers don't work at all. The dealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Truck not under recall due to vin. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Rear
Shocks not working properly causing vehicle to lose steering control.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing · Tires · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer · Wheels › Hub
Windshield wiper regulators failed.
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Driver's side bucket electrical seat will snap back, pulling consumer to back seat when applying brake. ,Front seat snaps off. Consumer made a bracket for it. *ak
- Structure › Body
All four dual wheel wells cracke ddue to snow accumulation. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
On wet pavement the front ABS brakes will fail, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a crash. *ak consumer states that ABS IS designed to brake 70 percent in the front and 30 percent in the back, 2 wheels are stopping 8400 pounds and the back 4 tires are stopping 3600 pounds. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driver's seat frame failure
The office of defects investigation has received 375 reports alleging failure of the driver's seat frame which IS prone to breakage at the left front attaching point.when this occurs, the seat may tilt away from the riser during accelerating or braking.(see closing report)
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Every Chevrolet K3500 model year
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