Chevrolet G30 1993

Model G30 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.7l.

Model 1993

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/21/1818/27/21Regular$ 100114920901
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/19/1616/24/18Regular$ 112514920901
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1514/22/17Regular$ 120115920901

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
94V125000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1992 to 01/01/1993V (Vehicle)349209/02/1994MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/07/199407/12/1994
Defect SummaryThe lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad.
Consequence SummaryThe ball joint can separate from the control arm resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms.
NotesSystem: 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07/15/1995
 The clearance lights were wired through the parking lights which is too much for the fuse. the dealer(damon corp) in michigan, is aware of the problem and cannot duplicate the problem, no warranty , the lights should have been on a separate fuse. this results in consumer having to pull over and push the circuit breaker. due to tis defect, when driving at night and using headlights, the engine stalls, and the lights go out. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05/01/1996105/25/1996
 Seat belt retractor failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/02/1995302/05/1993
 The truck have abs. when applying brakes the vehicle will not stop. tt consumer states mostly under heavy braking, the brakes do nothing, a full pedal but no response, consumer requested the abs be removed, however gm would not do repair, brakes usually disappear for up to 10 to 20 feet. *slc
04/07/1995
 Abs system failure. tt
TRAILER HITCHES
 Vehicles trailer hitches bolt broke off .the bolt had no grade on it and 4 of the six had 5 grades. *ak