Chevrolet G30 1992
Model G30 made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and tires. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.7l.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 14 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 14 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 15 | 910821 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V127000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1992 to 02/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 246 | 09/25/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/03/1992 | 09/29/1992 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The reduced master cylinder stroke results in failure tomeet the partial system failure requirements of fmvss 105, hydraulic brakesystems. a further reduction in braking ability at a time when partial systemfailure has occurred could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the brake assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes: brake pedal assembly; fmvss 105.vehicle description: vans equipped with vacuum power brakes.note: fmvss 105 requires that hydraulic brake systems have an emergency featurewhich stops the vehicle under specified conditions. all hydraulic brake systemsare designed with a split system. each split works independently from the other.the partial system failure test of the fmvss is performed with one of the splitsystems inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1992 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 3492 | 09/02/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/07/1994 | 07/12/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The ball joint can separate from the control arm resulting in loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front suspension; lower control arm.vehicle description: passenger vans over 9200 lbs. gross vehicle weight.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V077000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1991 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 146 | 05/29/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/18/1992 | 05/29/1992 | 572 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles were incorrectly equipped with standard rear windows instead of the necessary riveted installation seal assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The rear door windows do not comply with the retentionrequirements of fmvss 217, which provides protection against passengers beingejected out of the rear in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the existing rear window seals with the riveted installation seal assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: conversion vans equipped with rear window defogger. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/1993 | 6 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Engine stalling on several occasions. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | 06/03/1992 | ||
| Michelin tires cracked. *sd | |||