Chevrolet C30 1975
Model C30 made in 1975 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, tires. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, suspension and wheels.
Model 1975
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V098000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1974 to 08/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 107584 | 06/24/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/22/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front suspension control arms were assembled with ball joints which may contain sockets that were not properly heat-treated. this may cause the socket to wear rapidly and allow the ball joint stud to separate from the socket, causing either the left or right wheel suspension to collapse. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, where necessary, will replace the ball joints without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: suspension; independent front control arm, lower.consequences of defect: if suspension collapses while vehicle is in motion,loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||||||||||||
| 75V165000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1441 | 09/05/1975 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/03/1975 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 75-c-16.gmc campaign no 75-c-10.option r05 dualwheels truck and coach.possibility wheels may have been manufactured withincorrect rims which are not compatible with wheel side rings installed atassembly plant.as a result, the wheel side ring will not properly seat onwheel rim and side ring may separate from wheel.a disengaged wide ring maytravel in an uncontrolled manner and could cause injury to persons in thevicinity.a disengaged ring could also cause a sudden loss of air and loss ofvehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing with proper wheels andrings.) | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| Side impact upon side saddle gas tanks. please describe details. tt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Ea00023, tire tread separation; while driving 75 mph rear firestone firehawk tire on driver's side blew up. driver was able to maintain control of truck. tire size p23585r16. replacement tire equipment on a 1975, chevrolet, c30. tire mileage less than 20,000. owner was given 50% off on a replacement tire by firestone. owner was given 50% off on tow other tires as well. *ak another firestone firehawk tire blew out, the only part of the tire left was the sidewalls. *slc | |||