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
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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1988 | 03/31/1988 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 |