1994 GMC C3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 GMC C3500. 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.
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. with the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. the brake switch will perform…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle IS braking and could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes fail on wet pavement.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes fail on wet pavement.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Intermittently when moving from cold start auto-transmission may not cause it to move. Please describe details. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Frame cracked in half, vehicle inoperative. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Front frame failed. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Purchase truck new been in the shop 18 for problem dealer can't find problem will describe the problem ABS anti-lock brake . tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles braking system in front on wet roads wheel lock-up. tt dealer replaced brake valve and brake linings. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Insufficient clearance to depress brake pedal. *tw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Drivers seat failure
The complainants allege the drivers seat mounting fails, allowing the seat to move or tip rearward into a reclined position.
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
- 39273Unknown
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