Chevrolet C30 1976
Model C30 made in 1976 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1976
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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
75V214000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 39278 | 12/23/1975 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/19/1975 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Chevrolet campaign no 76c04, pontiac campaign no. 76c7, oldsmobile campaign no.76c1, buick campaign no. 76c1.possibility that the combination valve, whichis a part of the hydraulic service brake system may have been improperlymanufactured and could malfunction.should this condition occur while vehicleis in motion at a time when minimum stopping distance is required.a vehiclecrash could occur without prior warning.(correct by inspecting and replacingvalve where necessary.) passenger cars and light trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
77V178000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 330468 | 11/07/1977 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. as a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to idle when the drivers foot is removed from the pedal. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. this will be performed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: throttle linkages and control; accelerator pedal rod.consequences of defect: in the event that the throttle does not return to idle,the vehicle would not decelerate as expected and loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result. |
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 | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES | |||
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Consumer experienced tire failure while driving. *ph *la | |||
02/20/2004 | 1 | 02/18/2004 | |
Due to one defective tire and three others out of balance, the rear of the vehicle was bouncing at 55 mph. *ph the truck the consumer purchased only had 8900 miles on it a. the vehicle was driven to a tire center where it was determined that one rear tire had excessive road force of over 60 lbs. the other 3 rear tires were completely out of balance after only 500 miles. the tires were purchased new prior to the consumers trip. the faulty tires caused damage to the bearing, spindle and brakes. all those components had to be replaced along with four new tires. *nm |