Chevrolet K30 1988

Model K30 made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and power train.

Model 1988

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
87V127000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987V (Vehicle)152108/31/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/198708/17/1987571206
Defect SummaryTrucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206.
Consequence SummaryIn a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants.
Corrective SummaryReplace existing door striker nuts.
NotesSystem: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
93V016000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992V (Vehicle)170288003/13/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/01/199302/04/1993
Defect SummaryUnanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence SummaryThe vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryInstall a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
NotesSystem: 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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
87V128000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1986 to 01/01/1987V (Vehicle)31208/31/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/198708/17/1987
Defect SummaryIncorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen.
Consequence SummaryShock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes.
Corrective SummaryReplace free spinning nuts with torque nuts.
NotesSystem: shock absorber nutsvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
87V125000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 12/01/1986 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)889308/31/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/10/198708/17/1987
Defect SummaryCruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle.
Consequence SummaryEngine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryInstall a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control.
NotesSystem: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
EA92041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/08/199203/09/1995FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE88019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198803/31/1988REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA88016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/19/198806/30/1988HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP
 There is no summary currently available