1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES

1 recalls, 1 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.
6,682,084 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 11, 2001
Incident date: Jun 3, 2001
THE REAR TIRE ON MY PICKUP FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY AT APX 70 MPH. THE LEFT REAR TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE CARCASS AT SPEED. THE REMAINING 3 TIRES HAVE ON AVERAGE 5-6 MM OF TREAD REMAINING. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED THE DAY BEFORE 53 PSI AND I INCREASED THE PRESSUE TO 60 TO MATCH ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1968 CHEVROLET C SERIES

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE89132 Opened: Jun 21, 1989 , Closed: Oct 16, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
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 (current) 1 1
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 0 View
1965 1 0 View

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