1977 Chevrolet C30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1977 Chevrolet C30. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
The accelerator pedal rod in combination with the pedal installed on the involved vehicles may cut through the floor pan rubber mat or carpet into the thick resilient insulation pad underneath during heavy or repeated full throttle applications. As a result, the accelerator pedal rod may catch in the mat or carpet, preventing the throttle from returning to…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install a new accelerator pedal and retainer designed to prevent the accelerator pedal rod from cutting the rubber mat or carpet. This will be performed without charge.
On the involved vehicles, the nuts which attach the brake master cylinder to the hydro-boost unit may have been over-tightened. This could have caused stripped threads and cracked attaching flanges. Should these nuts fail, the parts may separate and loss of service brakes would result.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect for cracks in the attaching flanges; units with cracks present will be replaced. If no cracks are found, the studs will be removed and the holes drilled out. The unit will be reassembled using bolts and nuts in place of the existing studs.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump seized with pressure from brake pedal and belt squealled and pedal went to the floor. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
When brake primary pump IS out, the brake pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes . Please describe .*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank mounted out side the frame rail. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel system integrity
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