Chevrolet G20 1983
Model G20 made in 1983 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
90V137000 | MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 12/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 13637 | 08/23/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/18/1990 | 08/01/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
83V084000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1982 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 141 | 09/13/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/02/1983 | 10/12/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Platform trailer hitches were produced from other than pure steel. consequently, the hitch will not withstand normal stresses. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The hitch platform assembly will be replaced on all involved vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: vans equipped with platform-type trailer hitches.system: equipment; trailer hitch torsion bar.consequences of defect: trailer hitch torsion bar may break as the trailer isbeing towed. the trailer would separate from the towing vehicle, possiblyresulting in an accident and personal injury. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER ARM | |||
1 | |||
Control arms on both sides rusted through. |