Chevrolet K30 1988
Model K30 made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and power train.
Model 1988
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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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V127000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1521 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | 571 | 206 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks may have cracked or broken door striker nuts, which do not conform to fmvss 206. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In a collision, cracked or broken striker nut couldallow door to open unexpectedly and possibly cause injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace existing door striker nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: door locks/fmvss 206.vehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V128000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1986 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 312 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect front shock absorber upper and lower nuts could loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Shock absorber could detach and come in contact withfront brake hose; this contact could result in a leak in the hose and loss offront brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace free spinning nuts with torque nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: shock absorber nutsvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V125000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 8893 | 08/31/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cruise control cable lock mechanism may self disengage causing erratic operation or throttle not returning to idle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine speed would not decrease; loss of acceleratorcontrol could result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a clamp around the lock tab of cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise controlvehicle description: light and medium duty pickup trucks with cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA92041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/1992 | 03/09/1995 | FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 03/31/1988 | REAR BRK LIGHTS STAY ON | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1988 | 06/30/1988 | HIGH TEMP & FUEL EXP | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||