1965 CHEVROLET C SERIES
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs
71V235000 Dec 29, 1971
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1965 CHEVROLET C SERIES
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
WB11-X-001A
Oct 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzua??s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET C SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA90015
Opened: Mar 20, 1990 , Closed: Feb 24, 1992
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89132
Opened: Jun 21, 1989 , Closed: Oct 16, 1989
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE
SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===
PE89116
Opened: Apr 12, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
SUMMARY:TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINED PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTMENT OFSTOP LAMP SWITCH.OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE TAKEN MORE FORMAL ACTION TOCORRECT MISADJUSTED/FAILED BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES.===
CHEVROLET C SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C SERIES across all model years (1965, 2001).
17
Total Recalls
119
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET C SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 39 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 (current) | 1 | 0 |