Gmc G30 1996
Model G30 made in 1996 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V092000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 03/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 105 | 06/20/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/03/1996 | 06/13/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | One of the four rear axle u-bolts can break. this can potentially lead to the spring lifting from the axle under certain rebound, braking or cornering maneuvers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; rear; leaf spring; u-bolt. vehicle description: cargo vans equipped with 7,700 lb. or greater gross vehicle weight rating. owner notification:owner letters are expected to be mailed during june 1996. 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA98024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/10/1998 | 04/20/2000 | FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER | 00V110000 | |
| Gm issued a technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuelleakage from the emission vapor canister. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Fuel tank over flows when filling, excess gas runs down side of vehicle and spills onto hot exhaust pipe creating dangerous fire hazard, gas often spews out and vent holes around filler hose can cause person fillting tank to be doused with fuel. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/02/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1996 | |
| In heavy stop and go traffic driver let foot off brake and allowed vehicle to accelerate approximately 40 feet accelerator was not pushed. vehicle continued to accelerate after brakes were applied going another 30--40 feet before hitting another vehicle. this was a 4 vehicle chain accident including the 96 gmc. prior to the accidenty we had taken this vehicle to the dealer 3 times when the drivers complained that the brakes were not responding properly, the dealer did not note the complaints on the warranty invoices. prior to the accident, i did submit a complaint to gmc when we received a quality control questionaire from the dealer. this claim has been assigned #98165460 by gmc . my mechanic states that the malfunction has occured to others and is called hard peddle glide and is considered a normal operating condition! is this correct? how do i get resitutuion of the losses i have incurred? | |||