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1996 CHEVROLET K3500

1 recalls, 17 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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Complaint Statistics

17 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
TRAILER HITCHES1
ENGINE Aug 14, 2019
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK CHASSIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET (5200 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (7... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 14, 2019
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) CHEVROLET K3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK CHASSIS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN ELWAY CHEVROLET (5200 S BROADWAY, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113, (7... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES Apr 17, 2007
Incident date: Apr 13, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET K3500 WITH A CURRENT MILEAGE OF 92,000 MILES. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A TRAILER HITCH ON THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE TRAILER HITCH FAILED. THE TRAILER BROKE THE SAFETY CHAINS AND IT CRA... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 23, 2001
REAR AXLE CAME OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, ENITRE WINDSHIED WIPER MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Mar 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 23, 2001
REAR AXLE CAME OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, ENITRE WINDSHIED WIPER MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 20, 2000
THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Sep 27, 2000
Incident date: Sep 20, 2000
ABS LIGHT CAME ON EARLY IN LIFE AND REPORTED TO DEALER BEFORE WARANTEE EXPIRED, BRAKE FAILURE ALSO REPORTED TO DEALER NOW FAILURE HAS NOW OCCURED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST DAY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 24, 2000
REAR BRAKES KEEP FAILING, EVEN AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS FROM DEALER TO CORRECT DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE TACKOMETER/ ODOMETOR REACHES 21,000 RPMS ,IT LOSES ALL THROTTLE CONTROL AND GOES TO A WIDE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVER HAS TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK. ALSO, THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 10-14 TIMES ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Oct 10, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT ANY SPEED WHEN THE TACKOMETER/ ODOMETOR REACHES 21,000 RPMS ,IT LOSES ALL THROTTLE CONTROL AND GOES TO A WIDE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVER HAS TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE TRUCK. ALSO, THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED 10-14 TIMES ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 21, 1998
Incident date: Jul 23, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS BRAKE FAILURE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY WHEEL WOULD LOCK-UP ( ONE WHEEL WOULD LOCK OR PULL TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER). VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP AND PROBLEM CANNOT BE RESOLVED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Apr 24, 1998
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
BRAKE PAD DESIGN CAUSES BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 15, 1998
Incident date: Aug 11, 1997
INTERMITTENTLY BRAKES LOCK UP. THE BRAKES ARE PULLING, CAUSING ONE DISC BRAKE TO PULL MORE THAN THE OTHER WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ABS SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. SOMETIMES CAN'T STOP, VEHICLE HAS TO COAST TO A STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Aug 20, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A COLLISION.
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
BRAKES/ROTORS: BRAKES LOCK UP PERIODICALLY; PISTON SEIZED, BRAKE ROTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE FAILED. HAVE HAD IN FOR REPAIRS TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
BRAKES/ROTORS: BRAKES LOCK UP PERIODICALLY; PISTON SEIZED, BRAKE ROTOR ON THE LEFT SIDE FAILED. HAVE HAD IN FOR REPAIRS TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET K3500

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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
010604037B Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH

CHEVROLET K3500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET K3500 across all model years (1988, 1996).

12 Total Recalls
62 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET K3500 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1996 (current) 1 17
1995 1 18 View
1994 1 8 View
1993 1 4 View
1992 2 3 View
1991 1 0 View
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