Chevrolet C30 1996

Model C30 made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seats.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
95V243000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1995 to 12/01/1995V (Vehicle)62312/20/1995MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/28/199501/02/1996
Defect SummaryCertain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryIf fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.
NotesSystem: fuel; fuel lines; metallic.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 7.4l engines.note: 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 1-800-424-9393.
SEATS
96E010000VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS E (Equipment)240008/19/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/25/199603/29/1996
Defect SummaryThe seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence SummaryIf this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
NotesSystem: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: 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 vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
97V037000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1995 to 08/30/1996V (Vehicle)62443303/06/1997MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/07/199703/24/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. these vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Consequence SummaryThis pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. note: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 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
96V082000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996V (Vehicle)1691804/29/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/07/199605/09/1996
Defect SummaryThe four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.
Consequence SummaryVehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.
NotesSystem: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. note: 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 1-800-424-9393.
TIRES - BEAD
96V117000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/01/1995 to 01/01/1996V (Vehicle)577307/05/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/01/199607/08/1996
Defect SummaryThese tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Consequence SummaryThis damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead toe area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire is inflated. this condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. however, it is possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Corrective SummaryDealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. if bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.
NotesSystem: tires; bead. vehicle description: vans and crew cab pickup trucks equipped with rpo xhp/yhp option (vin code f) and general ameri*550 as lt225/75r16d tires. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. note: 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 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
96V057000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995V (Vehicle)37900404/11/1996MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/04/199604/17/1996571124
Defect SummaryThese vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.
NotesSystem: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: 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 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
07/01/1996102/10/1996
 Short in cigarette lighter caused interior lights and door locks to fail.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/01/1997
 I have a recall letter from gm canada concerning antilock brakes. when i took the van to be fixed, the dealer would not do it because the van was converted to an rv by roadtrek and it would require 16 hours labor to repair the brakes. neither gm or roadtrek would cover the cost. how can i get this resolved.
02/01/1998107/01/1996
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: )
07/17/1996
 Vehicle used for police use. consumer stated when traveling at 30 mph the rear brakes grab and also lock up, causing the vehicle to freeze. consumer also stated when the problem occurs the occupants inside the vehicle being forced into the windshield. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak
02/26/1997
 The abs braking system malfunctioned when applying the brakes hard and quickly. had an accident, applied the brakes quickly and they malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to roll 30 feet and run into another vehicle. dealer said that was how the brakes worked. *ak