1994 GMC C3500
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 2 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.
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
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL ON WET PAVEMENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 17, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAIL ON WET PAVEMENT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 11, 1996
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MOVING FROM COLD START AUTO-TRANSMISSION MAY NOT CAUSE IT TO MOVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 5, 1996
Incident date: Mar 26, 1995
FRAME CRACKED IN HALF, VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FRONT FRAME FAILED. TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
FRONT FRAME FAILED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 1995
PURCHASE TRUCK NEW BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 FOR PROBLEM DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM WILL DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 30, 1995
Incident date: Aug 3, 1994
VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM IN FRONT ON WET ROADS WHEEL LOCK-UP. TT DEALER REPLACED BRAKE VALVE AND BRAKE LININGS. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. *TW
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC 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
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 (current) | 2 | 9 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 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 |