Chevrolet C30 1992
Model C30 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats.
Model 1992
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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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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
99V130000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1991 to 07/31/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 59381 | 06/29/1999 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/20/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. the seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
05/03/1995 | |||
The rear brake failed causing truck to have an accident and the alternator was replaced two times . tt | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
03/17/1996 | |||
Seat; the seat recliner frame attaching the bolts are broken allowing the seat to recline back. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
05/03/1995 | |||
The rear brake failed causing truck to have an accident and the alternator was replaced two times . tt |