1996 Chevrolet G30
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1996 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.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs. eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.
These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This damage to the tire reinforcing structure in the bead "toe" area causes a bulge in the sidewall after the tire IS inflated. This condition will result in a slow air loss causing the tire to go flat. However, it IS possible for the damage to result in a rapid air loss causing injuries to anyone if they were handling the tire when this occurred.
Remedy
Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage IS found, the tire will be replaced.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the four rear axle u-bolts on the affected vehicles.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly · Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
While driving 55 mph a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and mechanic determined that driver's side leaf spring broke. the mechanic shop explained to the consumer that the repair shop was unable to fix the problem. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that u bolt came loose and needed to be replaced. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When braking in a panic/sudden stop or sometims in normal braking, both rear wheels lock up intermittentlly. vehicle been to dealer's shop on several occasions, and unable to locate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Descending 11-13% grade, gear down 1 below drive, fire occurred in both front wheel wells due to failure of material used in construction of ABS sensor holder (bakelite-like) , known potential hot area should be made of fire proof material. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system not working; brakes either lock wheels, or fail completely
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes on a tar surface vehicle will not stop. Owner has to stand on brake pedal in order to stop or reapply the vehicle's brakes. Dealer said it's normal. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering › Rack and pinion
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Applied brakes hard, pedal went to floor, rearended another moving vehicle; dealer will replace entire braking system. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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