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1990 GMC C15 User Comment / Complaint

1990 GMC C15 User Comment / Complaint

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1996-06-11 00:00:00 Ottawa, IL

The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire.

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1996-06-11 Ottawa, IL
The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire.  view
1996-07-06 Johnson City, TN
Driving vehicle, came to stop sign, started to make left turn, suddenly passenger's/driver's side air bags deployed, threw driver against seat filled with smoke.  view
1997-09-22 Rapid City, SD
When brakes are applied they grind. owner took the vehicle to an independent repair shop and was informed that the front caliper was sticking, not allowing the brake pads to function properly.owner then took vehicle to the dealer for an appointment.  view
1997-09-22 Studio City, CA
While driving the transmission went . dealer has been notified. the dealer notified the owner that this was normal for this vehicle with the amount of miles that owner had at that time.  view
1997-09-22 Ft Wayne, IN
Leaks developed through engine's oil, depriving clutch proper return. consequence: bottom engine casings. probable: cause rear end lock up.  view
1997-09-22 Phelan, CA
While driving vehicle shut off, losing total power. the dealer repalced the fuel pump in vehicle. owner was driving after the replacement of the fuel pump and vehicle cut off five times in the same day.  view
1997-09-22 Vassar, MI
During normal operation destination speed increased up to 70mph. cruise would not return to resume postion during brake application.  view
1997-09-22 San Juan Capistrano, CA
Evenflo model #492104p2, mfr date july 9, 1997, the permanent sticker that contained "warning...." placed on the css cover headrest, causes rashes on the baby's head. manufacturer states that the sticker must be placed on that position by fmvss rules.  view
1997-09-22 Dolores, CO
Consumer was driving at approx 60 mph down a 10 mile long winding narrow hill road, went to change lanes but could not get in, had to apply brakes. pushed hard, almost to floor, had no response. had to reapply again. this accurred twice within 5minutes, received no warning light, mechanic's analysis was that master cylinder failed.  view
1997-09-26 Woodbury, NJ
Anti-lock brake failure; also, replaced master cylinder.  view
1997-09-17 Dunwoody, GA
Oil leaks from the defective crankshaft seal onto pulley/drive belt and other parts of engine. there is a danger of fire. also, engine could seize, stranding vehicle in traffic.  view
1997-09-17 Waynesville, GA
While driving about 55 mph the right rear leaf spring broke causing the vehicle to swerve. owner has been in contact with the dealer. consumer states fiberglass vehicle spring broke and felt like a blowout, consumer replaced spring and vehicle handles fine.  view
1996-07-06 Zwingenberg, DE
Cruise control jammed, causing vehicle to accelerate at full throttle, resulting in head-on collision with tree.  view
1997-09-17 Piedmont, SC
When filling up gas tank it leaks from the top of the tank, and there is also a strong odor of gas fumes coming into the van. the tank is being repaired. was told by dealer that the part is on a national back order.  view
1997-09-17 Tawas City, MI
Fuel line broke while driving, caused by too much pressure in fuel line or weak coupler where fuel line & flexible rubber fuel line connect together, fire hazard, happened 2 times. owner clamped fuel line to prevent leakage, now fuel spills undercarriage.  view
1997-09-17 Newton, MA
Air conditioning quit working while vehicle was parked.  view
1997-09-17 Burton, OH
Corrosion of a pivot pin in the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake to lock up, resulting in overheating.  view
1997-09-17 Douglasville, GA
Abs brakes failed intermittently. also abs light came on/off. dealer also replaced front brake pads due to uneven/severe wear.  view
1997-09-17 Douglasville, GA
Abs brakes failed intermittently. also abs light came on/off. dealer also replaced front brake pads due to uneven/severe wear.  view
1997-09-17 Portsmouth, NH
Violent deployment of driver's airbag during an accident, resulting in burns on chest/breast and arm.  view
1997-09-18 Spotsylvania, VA
Transmission gear works improperly. the park gear will not hold and the reverse gear does not engage on the first try.  view
1997-09-17 Inman, SC
While driving about 35-40 mph, the seat frame on the power seat broke, and allowed the driver's seat to fall backwards. this happened again on the 15th of september. the seat is being repaired.  view
1997-09-17 Kansas City, MO
Inside door handle comes off while trying to get in or out of the car. once it comes off, can't close the door at all.  view
1996-07-06 Phoenix, AZ
Premature wear of front brake pads, causing vibration while braking on a 6% mountain grade at 75 mph.  view
1997-09-17 Phoenix, AZ
Consumer was going to pull out into traffic, merged into lane when vehicle completely stopped/no motion, but engine was still on/running/and in gear. pushed pedal to the floor, heard noise, no response. gradually picked up speed after waiting about 30 seconds to 1 minute. dealer could not duplicate same problem.  view
1997-09-17 Scotia, NY
Had rotors replaced by another dealer. received notice (396v09900). took vehicle in after calling different dealer. was informed rotors not replaced but resurfaced. nothing was wrong. dealer has vehicle.  view
1997-09-17 Norristown, PA
Transmission failed three times to engage, once resulting in loss of control, almost caused an accident.  view
1997-09-17 East Peoria, IL
Cruise control engaged suddenly after the brakes were released. also brake lights malfunctioned.  view
1997-09-17 East Peoria, IL
Cruise control engaged suddenly after the brakes were released. also brake lights malfunctioned.  view
1997-09-17 Centerville, VA
Air conditioner blower fan was making noises at low speed. replaced by dealer under warranty, then after warranty expired, component failed again. also, driver's side door latch failed, door would not close at all.  view
1997-09-17 Centerville, VA
Air conditioner blower fan was making noises at low speed. replaced by dealer under warranty, then after warranty expired, component failed again. also, driver's side door latch failed, door would not close at all.  view
1997-09-18 Los Alamos, NM
Privacy tint impairs driver's visibility at dusk or after dark.  view
1997-09-26 Fenton, MI
Sudden acceleration resulting in an accident.  view
1997-09-26 Overland Park, KS
Engine died while vehicle was being driven.  view
1995-10-27 Long Beach, CA
The car was rear ended. first she went all the way forward and then the seat fully reclined and so did the driver. please describe.  view
1997-09-26 Conway, AR
Vehicle #1 fuel injectors failed causing vehicle fire, 2nd vehicle on 603414.  view
1997-09-26 Conway, AR
Vehicle #2 (from document 518446) fuel injectors failed causing vehicle fire.  view
1997-09-26 Akron, OH
Rear window shattered.  view
1997-09-26 Comstock P, MI
Carburetor leaked gas on manifold causing vehicle fire.  view
1997-09-26 Mountain View, CA
Electrical failure caused stalling/surging/battery short/computer crashes.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Transmission failed.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Starter failed.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Battery failed.  view
1997-09-26 Chester, NY
Flywheel failed two times (broke into pieces).  view
1997-09-26 Sherman Oa, CA
Recall repairs refused - evenflo champion child seat reclining arm recalled, replacement part was never sent to owner.  view
1995-10-27 Sacramento, CA
Abs problems. please describe.  view
1997-09-26 Ogdensburg, NY
Owner of the safety seat had difficulty obtaining recalled evenflo child seat part due to inability to contact anyone by phone.  view
1997-09-26 Woodbury, NJ
Anti-lock brake failure; also, replaced master cylinder.  view
1997-09-26 Point Pleasant, NJ
Recall 93v106002; the dealership is charging mr. nicoletti for he recall work because they say that the vehicle wasn't brought in on a certain amount of time.  view
1997-09-26 Austell, GA
Abs brakes failed, resulting in excessive effort to stop. also replaced front brake pads twice/calipers once and steering knuckles once.  view
1997-09-26 Springfield, TN
Consumer states that she received a recall notice on the driver's side guide rail . due to the defect of the guide rail, the restraint motor burned out, making the restraints inoperable. the owner has been trying to contact chrysler corporation to see if they will pay for the reapir of the motor , but has been unsuccessful.  view
1997-09-26 Linwood, NJ
While in park with key out of ignition, transmission jumped out of gear/lost control and rolled approximately 10 feet. caused extensive damage.  view
1997-09-26 St. Charles, IL
Inside surface of both rightfront brake rotors was pitted with rust. could not be machined.  view
1997-09-26 Carthage, TX
Vehicle makes alot of noise, especially when turning and hitting bumps.  view
1997-09-26 Totowa, NJ
Air bag: attempting to make a turn at approximately 10mph when i collided with another car . the front of my car hit him on the side and my air bag didi not deploy. both cars had to be towed. have not spoken to dealer yet about the air bag not deploying.  view
1997-09-26 Fonddulac, WI
While driving on the highway the driver air bag deploy without any warning. driver states that he did not hit any thing on the road. the air bag deploy for no reason.  view
1995-10-27 Bow, NH
Ea94-041 active, corrosion of the rear disc brakes in for inspection will not pass.  view
1997-09-26 Jefferson City, MO
Crystal blue paint peeled off mainly in several large sections of the roof/hood.  view
1997-09-18 Waxhaw, NC
Rear drivers side vent window will not operate.  view
1997-09-18 Harrisvill, WV
While windshield wipers are in use, the design of the wipers causes water to be pushed into driver's line of sight, impairing visibility.  view
1997-09-18 Saint Inigoes, MD
Engine failed.  view
1997-09-18 Greenville, MS
Plastic component of gear shift broke resulting in inability to shift gears, attorney for client.  view
1997-09-18 Metairie, LA
Poor visibility due to design of seat.  view
1997-09-18 Metairie, LA
Due to seat design the seat can be pulled too close to the steering wheel. (air bag hazard).  view
1997-09-18 Burtonsvil, MD
Transmission failed - vehicle drifted backwards several feet, then surge forward.  view
1997-09-18 Sewell, NJ
The electrical system failed, recall on electrical defects were done, however this apparently was not sufficient. there were wires inside harnesses in the fire wall that were burned and chaffed causing electrical failure.  view
1997-09-18 Arlington, VA
The manual transmission has failed many times - the reverse gear is very hard to engage and fourth gear would jump out of gear while driving at high speeds.  view
1995-10-27 Calera, OK
Bolt on driver side and passenger side seat is broken. tt the broken bolts could have caused serious injury if there was an accident.  view
1997-09-18 Springfield, PA
The automatic transmission failed.  view
1997-09-18 Springfield, PA
Antilock brake system light comes on continually and pump running constantly.  view
1997-09-18 Springfield, PA
Rear windshield wiper failed.  view
1997-09-18 Los Angeles, CA
Problem with child safety seat.  view
1997-09-18 Los Alamos, NM
Horn buttons are in a potentially dangerous position for air bag deployment, which could cause injury. owner is suggesting design be changed in order to avoid possible injury during collision.  view
1997-09-18 Los Alamos, NM
Owner feels that ford should change the wheel lug and nuts to a different type. the items used by ford now are potentially dangerous and can cause a wheel loss.  view
1997-09-18 Los Alamos, NM
Running board design is faulty, the board is designed to catch water thrown by the wheels as the vehicle is driven. this causes the running board to be coated with ice under freezing conditions or mud with any other wet road driving.  view
1997-09-18 Cherry Hil, NJ
Motorized seatbelts failed frior to recall notification.  view
1997-09-18 Grove City, PA
Two wheels of vehicle came off and caused collisions.  view
1997-09-18 Glendora, CA
On-board navigation computer failed.  view
1995-10-27 Sommerville, SC
Lap/shoulder on driver will not retract.  view
1997-09-18 Houston, TX
Stove burner not installed according to manufacturer's instructions, resulting in the warping of an overhead plastic monitor.  view
1997-09-18 Bethel, OH
The tire compliance lable for rear inflation states 80 psi, however the tire appears over inflated at 80 psi, dealer recommends 70 psi.  view
1997-09-18 Bethel, OH
No head rest protection for children that ride in booster seats in the back seat.  view
1997-09-18 La Mirada, CA
Parking brake failed to lock.  view
1997-09-18 Sun Valley, CA
Transmission failed.  view
1997-09-19 Calipatria, CA
While driving the vehicle it just shuts off without warning, and after (1) minute the vehicle starts up again. this happens at any time and any speed. dealer cannot find a problem with vehicle.  view
1997-09-30 Cherry Valley, IL
Steering column locked up while vehicle was in motion, loss of all steering control, shut off engine, restarted engine, seemed to operate ok, driver warned oncoming traffic of stopped vehicle by blowing horn. dealer has not determined problem. however, installed new computer.  view
1997-09-30 Louisville, KY
The truck stalls and vibrates while driving. owner noticed a slight noise in the transmission at 19k miles. he brought it to the attention of the service mechanic , it was not until 53k miles that the mechanic told him that torque converter was going bad.  view
1997-09-30 Moon Township, PA
When stepping on brake to disengage the cruise control, driving (65) mph, the vehicle slowed down, but the cruise control would not disengage. this system reengaged once the driver took foot off brake pedal. the switch on the steering wheel had to be used to disengage system.  view
1997-09-30 Daleville, AL
Pe97041; while driving about (10) mph and making a right turn, the air bags on the driver's and passenger's side deployed for no apparent reason. this caused driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags have been replaced.  view
1995-10-27 Atlanta, GA
When applying, front brake pads staying together due to calipers failing. please describe details.  view
1997-09-30 Daleville, AL
Pe97041; while driving about (10) mph and making a right turn, the air bags on the driver's and passenger's side deployed for no apparent reason. this caused driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags have been replaced.  view
1997-09-30 Concord, CA
Consumer was driving at approx 20 mph hit another vehicle head on.seat belt did not hold, locked up. due to this defect, it caused the consumer to hit windshield ,shattered glass. also caused neck injuries. toyota claims cannot find problem, and claims air bag should not have deployed.  view
1997-09-30 Flint, MI
After being driven for approx 45 minutes and parked for about 10 minutes automobile caught an fire and burned up. no injuries, everyone was in the house.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Rear brake pads failed.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Rotor failed.  view
1997-09-26 Danbury, CT
Caliper failed.  view
1997-09-18 Canoga Park, CA
Windshield wipers failed.  view
1997-09-18 Canoga Park, CA
Brake pads failed twice.  view
1997-09-18 Canoga Park, CA
Brake rotors failed twice.  view
1997-09-18 Canoga Park, CA
Serpentine belt broke, causing a complete loss of power steering.  view
1995-10-27 Atlanta, GA
When applying, front brake pads staying together due to calipers failing. please describe details.  view
1997-09-18 Bainville, MT
Vehicle vibrates at speeds in excess of 70 mph, resulting in an accident.  view
1997-09-18 Doraville, GA
Fuel injection system failed.  view
1997-09-18 Fairmont, MN
Differential unit failed due to overheating.  view
1997-09-18 West Jorda, UT
Pinion gear seal failed, causing oil leak.  view
1997-09-18 West Jorda, UT
Rear axle failed, due to overheating, causing grinding noise.  view
1997-09-18 Miami, FL
Firestone tire failed to perform as expected and resulted in damage to the body of the vehicle.  view
1997-09-18 Racine, WI
Bridgestone tires blew out twice.  view
1997-09-18 Feeding Hills, MA
Century smart move child safety seat is easily unbuckled by child.  view
1997-09-18 Vista, CA
Axel seals failed.  view
1997-09-18 Anza, CA
Alternator failed.  view
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