1984 Chevrolet G30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 Chevrolet G30. 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.
Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. This fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.
Plastic plug located on top of the front air conditioner was not removed during assembly. This defect disrupts normal operation of evaporator blower housing.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Rear a/c system blower will be inspected for damage such as melting or burning. If no damage IS detected, the resistor will be replaced and any remaining pieces will be removed. If damage IS detected, the resistor and the a/c evaporator inlet case will be replaced.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lower control arm
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a…
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a small radius in the same area.s.k.d. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area.analysis:failure data indicates the left control arm and diesel engineapplication are over represented.all known failures have occurred at lowspeeds, or have been located as a result of an increase in the frequency ofmaintenance inspections.ball joint separation could result in collapse offront wheel suspension and loss of vehicle control.action: ir to gm sent 11/19/87 contact fleet owners.===
- Lower control arm failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a…
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer IS in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.product report analysis states thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.current stampingsource, s.k.d., also has a small radius in the same area.s.k.d. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area.analysis:data indicates 38 of 40 failures involve the left control arm,39 of the vehicles are powered by the diesel engine.all failures haveoccurred at low speeds, or have been located during increased frequencymaintenance inspections.separation of the ball joint from the controlarm could cause one side of the front wheel suspension to collapse,possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.===
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