Chevrolet P30 1985
Model P30 made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 6 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, tires. The car had some investigations: suspension, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and seats.
Model 1985
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V128000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1981 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 383 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/15/1985 | 10/18/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace engine fan. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:engine fan blade.vehicle description: meduim trucks with a 6.2l diesel engine, 4 speed manualtransmission and a 4.56 rear axle ratio. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V117000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 46 | 08/29/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 08/28/1986 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with fmvss 210 and fmvss 207. consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install missing bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat attaching bolts/fmvss 207 and 210. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with union city king steelbodies and driver/passenger bucket seats with a tilt pedestal. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V114000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1984 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 619 | 09/08/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/18/1986 | 09/02/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace 16 wheels and tires with 19 1/2 wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tie rod end/wheels/tires. vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with an i beam front axle and 16 wheels and tires. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V110000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 21485 | 07/29/1988 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/06/1988 | 07/14/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering control can occur which could result ina crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair or replace lower left control arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering/lower control arm.vehicle description: trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V156000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 861 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/26/1985 | 12/04/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: dual rear wheels, 16x6 firestone dual wheels. vehicle description: c,k and p 30/35 series light-duty trucks equipped with dual rear wheels. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA88007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/06/1987 | 10/24/1988 | LOWER CONTROL ARM | 88V110001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/06/1987 | 10/24/1988 | LOWER CONTROL ARM | 88V110002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/06/1987 | 10/24/1988 | LOWER CONTROL ARM | 88V110000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87056 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/08/1987 | 11/06/1987 | LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1986 | 04/22/1987 | FUEL SPURTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/07/1987 | 01/14/1988 | EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/20/1988 | 09/26/1989 | FUEL EXPULSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1988 | 03/31/1988 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| Front axle broke resulting in collision with other vehicle. (new jersey police accident report). | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 10/07/2000 | 3 | 08/01/1985 | |
| Replaced 4 tires due to cord rupture on 3 out of 4 tires. tread separation beginning. (dot number: vnor1wt tiresize: 235/85r16) | |||