Chevrolet P30 1993

Model P30 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1993

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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
07/17/19981003/01/1998
 While coasting downhill, started to depress gas pedal when engine died for no reason. took to mechanice & informed it was distributor module & needed replacing. the 2nd time was told it was transmission. stalling happens intermittently. *ak *ml
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/17/19981003/01/1998
 While coasting downhill, started to depress gas pedal when engine died for no reason. took to mechanice & informed it was distributor module & needed replacing. the 2nd time was told it was transmission. stalling happens intermittently. *ak *ml
PARKING BRAKE
04/27/2008580001
 Failure of auto parking brake system on chevrolet p-30 chassis for motorhomes--failure of sensor pressure switch which applies the parking brake, no prawl in the transmission for park-causing the parking brake, or emergency brake to be applied while vehicle is moving--no manual release--gm no longer supplies replacement parts for unit manufactured in 1993--many motorhome owners are experiencing this problem--see rvforum.com for comments==p-30 auto brake=major component for system renders the unit useless with no repair--what gives. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/17/19981003/01/1998
 While coasting downhill, started to depress gas pedal when engine died for no reason. took to mechanice & informed it was distributor module & needed replacing. the 2nd time was told it was transmission. stalling happens intermittently. *ak *ml
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
07/16/19971
 Oversized hub mount bearing didn't stay pressed; kicked out retainer ring, and dual rear wheels slid out. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/27/2008580001
 Failure of auto parking brake system on chevrolet p-30 chassis for motorhomes--failure of sensor pressure switch which applies the parking brake, no prawl in the transmission for park-causing the parking brake, or emergency brake to be applied while vehicle is moving--no manual release--gm no longer supplies replacement parts for unit manufactured in 1993--many motorhome owners are experiencing this problem--see rvforum.com for comments==p-30 auto brake=major component for system renders the unit useless with no repair--what gives. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
IACEDAR RAPIDS52402PAT MCGRATH CHEVROLET319-393-6300