1995 CHEVROLET C3500
1 recalls, 96 complaints - 3 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).
Complaint Statistics
96 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C3500 EQUIPPED WITH ACHILLES DESERT HAWK A/P TIRES, SIZE LT225/75R16. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET C3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INJECTION PUMP NEEDED TO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 21, 2010
Incident date: Jul 21, 2010
I HAVE A 1995 3500 DULLY 6.5 TURBO, ENG F, SERIAL # [XXX]. I BOUGHT IT 4 YEARS AGO 170,000 MILES. THIS TRUCK IS USED FOR TOWING AND HAULING HEAVY LOADS IN MY BUSINESS.. ONE MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND AFTER SEVERAL STALLS (CREATING SOME CLOSE CALLS) AND HARD STARTING AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS A... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 26, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WIPERS FAILED DURING RAIN. LEAVE THE SWITCH ON AND HOPE THEY START WORKING AGAIN. THIS TRUCK NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, BUT DOES THE SAME THING AS RECALLED TRUCKS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEARS. STOP TRUCK, SHUT OFF ENGINE, RESTART AND PROCEED SEEMS... Read more
TIRES
Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ON 1995 CHEVROLET C3500 CREW CAB PICKUP. *MR WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE THEN MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HE WAS GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS THE CONSUMER SLOWED TO STOP, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HOLD T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Dec 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 4, 2003
BOTH ENGINE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, WATER SEEPED INTO THE ENGINE WHICH BURNED WHITE SMOKE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM IN 95 DIESEL 6.5 ENGINES BETWEEN 130K MILES AND 140K MILES. (THIS WAS A METAL PROBLEM) *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Feb 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 16, 2002
TECH-COR, INC. IS A RESEARCH SUBSIDIARY OF THE ALLSTATE NON-LIFE HOLDING CO. WE RECEIVE AND ANALYZE INQUIRIES FROM ALLSTATE INSURED CUSTOMERS. ONE, A MR. HENRY ALWARDT, OF KEY LARGO, FL, TOLD OF A DEFECT IN THE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP CIRCUIT OF THEGENERAL MOTORS 6.8L DIESEL ENGINE, WHICH WAS OPTIONAL EQ... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
SIDE WALL FAILURE RESULTING IN BLOWOUT.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 8XOR 65C 5 TIRESIZE: 235/85R16)
SEATS
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: May 15, 2001
DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET IS BROKEN. HE WAS TOLD THAT THESE SEATS BREAK ALL THE TIME.*AK CONSUMER STATED IT IS THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mar 6, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE TO PROBLEM WITH SOLDER JOINTS. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V1500001. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 27, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED SHIFTER WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR. CLUCH WOULD ALSO SLIP WIITH NOISE. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 26, 2000
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: 2013MS TIRE SIZE: LT225/75R/ )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 11, 2000
TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND TIRE EXPLODED WHIL I WAS COMING FROM FLORIDA. TIRE MAKER IN FAYETTEVILLE SAID THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED IN THE TIRE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I HAVE PROOF THAT TIRE MADE PRIOR TO 1999, MAY HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION. I STILL H... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE DRIVING UP HILL WITH TRAILER. ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH NO REASON GIVEN FOR FAILURE. LESS THAN 2000 MILES LATER THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE IN WHICH ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED WHILE DRIVING UP HILL WITH TRAILER. ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH NO REASON GIVEN FOR FAILURE. LESS THAN 2000 MILES LATER THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THIS VEHICLE IN WHICH ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 3, 2000
Incident date: Jun 24, 1999
LEFT AND RIGHT FRAME RAILS CRACKED AT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jan 20, 2000
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FUEL INJECTOR PUMP COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSING THE FUEL NOT TO PUMP INTO THE INJECTORS. INJECTOR PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED EIGHT TIMES WHICH HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 14, 1999
Incident date: Nov 22, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROBLEMS TO THE ECM. MJS
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. MJS
STEERING
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Oct 29, 1999
BOTH UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Oct 29, 1999
BOTH UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. MJS
POWER TRAIN
Oct 29, 1999
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, DUE TO CHANGE OF TRANSMISSION FROM A 5-SPEED MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DOES NOT MATCH UP TO COMPUTER UNIT. MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROBLEMS TO THE ECM. MJS
POWER TRAIN
Oct 29, 1999
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, DUE TO CHANGE OF TRANSMISSION FROM A 5-SPEED MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DOES NOT MATCH UP TO COMPUTER UNIT. MJS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROBLEMS TO THE ECM. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AND WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROBLEMS TO THE ECM. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. MJS
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 27, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Oct 29, 1999
BOTH UPPER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 29, 1999
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1999
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, DUE TO CHANGE OF TRANSMISSION FROM A 5-SPEED MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DOES NOT MATCH UP TO COMPUTER UNIT. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT BRAKES WERE WORKING AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. *AK REPLACED FRONT BRAKES TWICE AND HAD THE ROTORS ON THE FRONT REPLACED ONCE, REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY BECOME INOPERABLE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 28, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER RAN INTO A DITCH AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 22, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER,BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED, MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEM AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR CHEVROLET PICKUP, BUT NOT FOR C3500 WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 CHEVROLET C3500
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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