Model year record

1992 Chevrolet C30 recalls & problems

The 1992 Chevrolet C30 has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SeatsMay 20, 1999

Seats

Recall 99V13000059,381 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.

Power trainFeb 1, 1993

Automatic transmission

Recall 93V0160001,702,880 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Risk: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	1	1	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	1	1	1	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
SEAT; THE SEAT RECLINER FRAME ATTACHING THE BOLTS ARE BROKEN ALLOWING THE SEAT TO RECLINE BACK. *AK
Mar 17, 1996
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash1 injury
THE REAR BRAKE FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES . TT
May 3, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESClosed
AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.
EA94029 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jul 31, 1996