Chevrolet K30 1993

Model K30 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and seats. There were some recalls concerningpower train and seats.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
SEATS
95V246000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1994V (Vehicle)67566103/07/1996ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/21/199501/02/1996
Defect SummaryThe seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle 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.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle 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 - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
93V163000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1993 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)30310/21/1993MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/27/199309/29/1993571207
Defect SummaryThe rear bench seat does not meet the load requirements of fmvss 207, seating systems, because the manual latch mechanism on the folding full bench rear seat was attached to the back frame lower cross tube with domed head steel rivets instead of the bolts specified.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe rivets must be replaced with the correct bolts.
NotesSystem: interior systems: seat tracks and anchors; rear seat; fmvss 207.vehicle description: light-duty trucks; 1-ton crew cab pickup trucks equippedwith am7 folding rear bench seat.consequence of defects: in an accident, the seat would become detachedcausing injuries to the seat occupants or other occupants in the truck.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc truck servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
SEATS
PE95050GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/22/199512/22/1995FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE95V246000
 Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning.