1992 Chevrolet C30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Chevrolet C30. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet C30. Newest first.
Vehicle description: extended-cab pickup trucks equipped with high-back bucket seats. the seat recliner to frame attaching bolts can loosen, fatigue, and fracture allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Remedy
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat; the seat recliner frame attaching the bolts are broken allowing the seat to recline back. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The rear brake failed causing truck to have an accident and the alternator was replaced two times . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
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