1G8EK18HXDF1***** VIN lookup for 1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER (1G8EK18HXDF106338)

1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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1G8EK18HXDF106338 VIN is assigned to 1983 CHEVROLET BLAZER . It is a PASSENGER CAR . It was manufactured in GENERAL MOTORS LLC. This CHEVROLET uses Gasoline and it's engine has 8 Cylinders with HP. This 1983 BLAZER is a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV).

Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Brake System Type Hydraulic
Displacement CC 5000.0
Displacement CI 305.11872047366
Displacement L 5.0
Doors 2
Drive Type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Engine Cylinders 8
Engine Manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine Model 4BBL
Fuel Type Primary Gasoline
GVWR Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make CHEVROLET
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id 984
Model Blazer
Model Year 1983
NCSA Body Type Large utility (ANSI D16.1 Utility Vehicle Categories and "Full Size" and "Large")
NCSA Make Chevrolet
NCSA Model Fullsize Blazer/Tahoe
Plant City Flint
Plant Company Name NA - Truck Platform
Plant Country United States (USA)
Plant State Michigan
Series Conventional Cab
Trim 1/2 ton
VIN 1G8EK18HXDF106338
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR

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Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,312
Description:
THE INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM MAY NOT FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD, AND THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD.
Remedy:
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING REAR BENCH SEATS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BACK INERTIA LOCK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE REAR SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THIS COULD CAUSE PERSONALINJURY BY PINNING OCCUPANTS BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT AND THE BACK OF THE FRONTSEAT.NOTE: THIS FAILURE MAY OCCUR UNDER MODERATE BRAKING CONDITIONS.CORRECTIVEACTION: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MANUALLY OPERATED LATCH WITH APOSITIVE LOCK AND RELEASE HANDLE AT NO CHARGE.

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,181
Description:
THE RIGHT FRONT CROSSOVER PIPE, WHICH CARRIES BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID, MAY BREAK AND LEAK FLUID. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER SKIRT CONTACTS THE PIPE AND VIBRATION CAUSES THE PIPE TO WEAR THROUGH.
Remedy:
IF THE POSITION AND CLEARANCE OF THE BRAKE PIPE ARE INCORRECT, THE FENDER SKIRT WILL BE ADJUSTED AND A REPLACEMENT PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC CROSSOVER PIPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FLUID LEAKAGE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING,AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT, PARTICULARLY INSITUATIONS REQUIRING MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE.NOTE: AN INCREASE IN BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE WARNINGLIGHT MAY INDICATE THE PROBLEM EXISTS.

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61,944
Description:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 121,680
Description:
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.


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