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2006 CHEVROLET G SERIES

2 recalls, 0 complaints

08V663000 Dec 16, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 169 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYS... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
SUNSET VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.
169 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUNSET VANS INC.
08V662000 Dec 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 267 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT ... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
SUNSET VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.
267 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SUNSET VANS INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET G SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA98023 Opened: Oct 7, 1998 , Closed: Nov 30, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE HAS OCCURRED.
SQ98005 Opened: Apr 14, 1998 , Closed: Nov 10, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996
FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTER
There is no summary currently available
PE98013 Opened: Mar 2, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS INSTALLED SO IT RUBS AGAINST THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET.EVENTUALLY, THE HARNESS INSULATION IS WORN AWAY AND A SHORT OCCURS.ONE SCHOOL BUS FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT.

CHEVROLET G SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G SERIES across all model years (1967, 2007).

16 Total Recalls
116 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET G SERIES - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2007 2 0 View
2006 (current) 2 0
2005 2 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 6 View
1999 0 2 View
1998 0 6 View
1997 1 8 View
1996 0 8 View
1995 0 18 View
1994 0 17 View
1993 0 27 View
1992 0 6 View
1991 0 3 View
1990 1 2 View
1989 0 3 View
1987 0 6 View
1984 0 4 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View

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