- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1982 GMC K2500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 GMC K2500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2007 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K2500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 GMC K2500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1982 GMC K2500 yet
GMC K2500: every year compared
All K2500 yearsQuestions about the 1982 GMC K2500
Does the 1982 GMC K2500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1982 GMC K2500: equipment (October 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 GMC K2500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 GMC K2500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC K2500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1982 GMC K2500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data