1989 CHEVROLET C2500
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 1 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 AN... Read more
Consequence
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
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).
90V170000 Sep 17, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Consequence
INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PROPERLYRESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SUDDEN STOP; TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITHFMVSS 209.
Remedy
PROVIDE OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE CORRECT REAR LAP-SHOULDER BELT INSTRUCTIONS.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET C2500. THERE WERE RECALLS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURE BODY, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE EXTERIOR PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN 1996 AT 135,000 MILES. IN APPROXIMATELY FEBRUARY OF 1997, A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXISTING RECALL. THE DE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 10, 2004
Incident date: Sep 10, 2004
WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, PULLED OVER, AND CHANGED THE TIRE . IT WAS A GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRE. *AK
TIRES
Nov 1, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE P225 75 R16 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT WHILE VEHICLE WAS SETTING IN DRIVEWAY. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SPLIT IN HALF.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1997
REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW APART.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 5, 1998
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS FAILED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
BALL JOINTS NOISY DUE TO DESIGN.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 16, 1996
WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 27, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 12, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Sep 12, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET C2500
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
020864016
Jul 1, 2002
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
CHEVROLET C2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C2500 across all model years (1988, 1996).
20
Total Recalls
269
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths