CHEVROLET C3500 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

CHEVROLET C3500 PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of CHEVROLET C3500 recalls and defective parts found on CHEVROLET C3500 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the CHEVROLET C3500 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For CHEVROLET C3500

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
2001-2002 CHEVROLET C3500 INTERIOR LIGHTING Recall
2001-2002 CHEVROLET C3500	INTERIOR LIGHTING Units affected: 38863	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 2001-06-26
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
1994 CHEVROLET C3500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Recall
1994 CHEVROLET C3500	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Units affected: 988587	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1999-02-05
Summary: 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 CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE SWITCH WILL PERFORM NORMALLY UNTIL THE BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
1992 CHEVROLET C3500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Recall
1992 CHEVROLET C3500	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Units affected: 177	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1992-04-14
Summary: 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.
1989-1990 CHEVROLET C3500 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall
1989-1990 CHEVROLET C3500	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Units affected: 194243	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1990-09-17
Summary: TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.