Chevrolet C30 1990
Model C30 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1990
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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
90V015000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 02/09/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/29/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. in addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. in either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6.2 l diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
90V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1990 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1962 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brake pedal support.vehicle description: light trucks. |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
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 |
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PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
The parking brake pedal won't lock. please describe. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
04/02/1990 | |||
When driving on wet an dry pavement and applying force to the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes to the floor, causing the rear abs brakes to lock up. *ak*ak |