How many people have died in GM fire trucks?
How many people have died in GM fire trucks?
Based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (formerly known as the Fatal Accident Reporting System), over 2,000 people were killed in fire crashes involving these trucks from 1973 through 2009. ( Attachment A is a list of fatal C/K fire crashes by state since 1993.)
When was the last year a Chevy truck was made?
Plus, you could have bought some of the official trucks from other years as well (including 1974, 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1984), from participating dealerships. Not many of any year have survived to this day, however.
What kind of gas does a Chevy Silverado use?
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado RST with the 6.2L V-8 requires premium fuel. (Image courtesy of General Motors) GM recommends using 93 octane gasoline for its top-of-the-line 6.2-liter V-8-equipped trucks.
Are there any recalls on GM pick up trucks?
NHTSA’s recall letter stated, “GM’s fuel tank system in the subject vehicles contains a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety and that GM should therefore initiate a recall of all full-size pick-up trucks and chassis cabs (through the 30/3500 series) sold with fuel tanks mounted outboard of the frame rails.”
Based on data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (formerly known as the Fatal Accident Reporting System), over 2,000 people were killed in fire crashes involving these trucks from 1973 through 2009. ( Attachment A is a list of fatal C/K fire crashes by state since 1993.)
NHTSA’s recall letter stated, “GM’s fuel tank system in the subject vehicles contains a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety and that GM should therefore initiate a recall of all full-size pick-up trucks and chassis cabs (through the 30/3500 series) sold with fuel tanks mounted outboard of the frame rails.”
When did GM stop putting gas tank in cab?
Like Ford and Chrysler, GM made pickups with gas tanks inside the cab in the 1960’s. Because of concerns about the safety of placing the gas tank inside the passenger cab, the Big Three auto makers all considered relocating the tank outside the passenger compartment in the early 1970’s.
When did GM recall the side saddle gas tank?
Despite a voluntary recall request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in April 1993 ( Attachment B) and an initial defect determination by Transportation Secretary Federico Pena in October 1994 ( Attachment C ), GM stubbornly refused to initiate a recall.
