1994 CHEVROLET K3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
The 1994 CHEVROLET K3500 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL START IMMEDIATLE AFTER DYING, OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT. MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS IN NHTSA WEB SIGHT WITH SAME VEHICLE TYPE
FUEL LIFT/FUEL INJECTOR PUMP SPONTANEOUSLY BECAME INOPERATIVE. FOUR INHERENT INSTANCES, THUS FAR HAVE DEVELOPED. NO REMEDY HAS BEEN FOUND TO RESOLVE SAID PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILURE. DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR HIGH AND LOW SPEED, ENGINE WILL STOP OR LOSE BRAKES/ POWER STEERING. DEALER REPLACED 3 PUMPS. THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIP STICK/FILLER TUBE FRACTURED, CAUSING LEAK WHEN FILLING. WITH FRACTURE SPILLOVER CAN OCCUR AND FIRE COULD IGNITE.
Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET K3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K3500
- 1989 CHEVROLET K3500 — 7 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET K3500 — 4 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET K3500 — 0 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET K3500 — 3 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET K3500 — 4 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K3500 (current)
- 1995 CHEVROLET K3500 — 18 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET K3500 — 17 complaints
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