Chevrolet K15 1986

Model K15 made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V131000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986V (Vehicle)10611105/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/19/198609/30/1986
Defect SummaryThe push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/14/198803/31/1988EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
01/01/1986
 Rearview mirror mount attached 2 inches too high restricting mirror use, sunvisors hit mirror when tilted down. *ak