1992 GMC C3500
3 recalls, 2 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.
93V016000 Feb 1, 1993
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Consequence
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
92V056000 Apr 14, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence
IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 28, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
WHEN TRAVELING ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A SUDDEN OR A GRADUAL STOP, THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 GMC C3500
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
455006
Feb 1, 1995
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
UNKNOWN
GMC C3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C3500 across all model years (1970, 1996).
37
Total Recalls
43
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
GMC C3500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 3 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |