1987 GMC G25
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 GMC G25. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 GMC G25. 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).
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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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