1994 CHEVROLET C3500
2 recalls, 32 complaints - 2 TSBs
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).
99V025000 Feb 5, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 14, 2003
Incident date: Dec 10, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT WITHOUT NOTICE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND START AGAIN . *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Nov 10, 2002
REAR TIRES MEASURE APPROX. 96 FRONT TIRES APPROX 91. DT
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1997
WHILE PULLING A HEAVY LOAD WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CLUTCH. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS THE RESULT OF HEAT COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE IN ENGINE BEING TOO EXCESSIVE, AND CAUSING SLAVE CYLINDER TO MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1997
WHILE PULLING A HEAVY LOAD WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CLUTCH. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS THE RESULT OF HEAT COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE IN ENGINE BEING TOO EXCESSIVE, AND CAUSING SLAVE CYLINDER TO MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC S... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1997
WHILE PULLING A HEAVY LOAD WITH VEHICLE CLUTCH PEDAL WILL GO TO FLOOR, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CLUTCH. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS THE RESULT OF HEAT COMING FROM EXHAUST PIPE IN ENGINE BEING TOO EXCESSIVE, AND CAUSING SLAVE CYLINDER TO MALFUNCTION.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE ENTIRE HYDRAULIC S... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
2ND 1-95 SORRY 3RD 9-95 STRANGE 4TH. 10-97 DEFECTIVE PUMPS 4TH. 10-97 REBUILD DEFECTIVE PUMP 5TH 4-00 COST $1559.63 DEFECTIVE PUMP 6TH 11-00 DEFECTIVE PUMP $1900.00 PLEASE CALL FOR DETAIL ALL WORK DONE AT SAME DEALER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO: 951005000, GM RECALL NO: 94C57/ THIS IS A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT STARTED ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE. DURING THE FIST TWO YEARS THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. NOW I HEAR OF THE RECALL AND GM @ 1-800-222-1020 FILE NO: C01138552 SAY THEY HAVE NO RECALLS OF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1995
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO: 951005000, GM RECALL NO: 94C57/ THIS IS A PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT STARTED ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE. DURING THE FIST TWO YEARS THE INJECTOR PUMP WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES. NOW I HEAR OF THE RECALL AND GM @ 1-800-222-1020 FILE NO: C01138552 SAY THEY HAVE NO RECALLS OF... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Feb 10, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A BAD SOLDER JOINT. DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT ON RECALL. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Sep 21, 1999
WINDSHIED WIPERS FAILED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER BOARD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY IN BAD WEAHTER CONDITIONS. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Feb 17, 1999
TURBO BRACKET BROKE, REPLACE BRACKET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 26, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE REAR ABS BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. REPLACED BRAKING SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 3, 1997
WIPERS FAILED ON MANY OCCASIONS, AT TIMES AFFECTS VISIBILITY,ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 7, 1997
Incident date: May 6, 1994
BRAKES: WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT. INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKES WILL PULSATE, FEELS LIKE THERE ARE NO POWER BRAKES. BRAKE PEDAL MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN PUSHING ON THEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 31, 1997
Incident date: Jul 31, 1997
CLUTCH PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH DOWN AND THERE'RE DIFFICULTIES SHIFTING GEARS. THE CLUTCH BALL AND FORK WERE BROKEN. ALSO, PROBLEMS EXISTED WITH THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1997
WINDOW MOTOR INOPERATIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1997
BATTERY EXPLODED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1997
PARKING LIGHTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Apr 9, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTION PUMP. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP WAS REPLACED (5) TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. GM DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND DESIGN FLAW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 26, 1997
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT STALLS, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT SHE HAD THREE FUEL PUMPS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 22, 1996
WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN CORNER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 4, 1996
REAR BRAKES LOCK UP ON WET ROADS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 4, 1996
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 4, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO SHUT OFF.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 4, 1996
HEATER SWITCH FAILED TO SHUT OFF.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 17, 1996
CLUTCH SLAVE UNIT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Feb 17, 1996
TRANSMISSION DISINTEGRATED/WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICANT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 13, 1997
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLIED LOCKUP OR VEHICLE PULLS TO LEFT OR RIGHT, PULSATE CAUSING VIBRATION
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 8, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1996
THE SENSOR IN THE FUEL PUMP IS BAD WHEN DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 17, 1996
THE FRAME IS CRACKING IN TWO PLACES, AND FIVE INJECTOR PUMPS WERE REPLACED IN TRUCK . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 17, 1996
THE FRAME IS CRACKING IN TWO PLACES, AND FIVE INJECTOR PUMPS WERE REPLACED IN TRUCK . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 CHEVROLET C3500
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
455006
Feb 1, 1995
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
UNKNOWN
CHEVROLET C3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET C3500 across all model years (1988, 2018).
14
Total Recalls
206
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths