Chevrolet G30 1990
Model G30 made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.7l.
Model 1990
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/14/14 | 15/17/16 | Regular | $ 1125 | 14 | 890801 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/18/15 | 14/23/17 | Regular | $ 1051 | 15 | 890731 |
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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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
91V040000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 25807 | 04/24/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/11/1991 | 03/14/1991 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Seat occupant would be subject to greater injury; vehiclewould not comply with fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: vans. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
2 | |||
Alternator/transmission failed. *ak | |||
2 | |||
Alternator failed. also, replaced transmission. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
07/01/1997 | 09/10/1990 | ||
While declining a mountain with the transmission fluid all over the highway. in addition, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to increase speed. holding the brakes was able to coast to a stop. *ak | |||
2 | |||
Alternator failed. also, replaced transmission. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/01/1997 | 09/10/1990 | ||
While declining a mountain with the transmission fluid all over the highway. in addition, brakes locked up, causing vehicle to increase speed. holding the brakes was able to coast to a stop. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
11/16/1998 | 2 | 02/19/1990 | |
Vehicle experienced handling problems since ownership with excessive wear of tires and rear suspension failed due to overweight load, consumer was given wrong information on weight capicity. | |||
TIRES | |||
07/28/1997 | 1 | ||
While consumer was driving, the left rear tire fell off and struck another vehicle. |