Chevrolet K30 1994
Model K30 made in 1994 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1994
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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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V216000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1375 | 12/23/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1993 | 12/30/1993 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. in either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, seating systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat track anchors; fmvss 207.vehicle description: 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks, extended cab andchassis cab models with bench seat, 60/40 split seat or high back bucket seats.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 chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V246000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 675661 | 03/07/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V152000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1993 to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 70154 | 09/03/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1993 | 09/21/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; linkage.vehicle description: light trucks and vans.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 either the chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V060000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 30148 | 04/14/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. the bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-313-456-4547. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SEATS | ||||||
| PE95050 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/22/1995 | 12/22/1995 | FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE | 95V246000 | |
| Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 09/10/1995 | |||
| Tailgate becomes open by itself, cargo falls off vehicle, could cause accident. tt | |||