Model year record

1993 Chevrolet G30 recalls & problems

The 1993 Chevrolet G30 has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 24, 2007

Equipment

Recall 07E088000121,680 vehicles

Problem: 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 HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: 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, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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.
Fix: 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).

SuspensionJul 7, 1994

Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Recall 94V1250003,492 vehicles

Problem: THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE FLANGE ON THE END OF THE CONTROL ARM NEAR THE BALL JOINT PAD.
Risk: THE BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACE ON EACH OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

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.

Fuel economy

G30 Van 2WD

16mpg combined

City / highway	15 / 20 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

G30 Van 2WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	2	—
Trailer hitches	1	—
Seat beltsFront › Retractor	1	—
Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
THE CLEARANCE LIGHTS WERE WIRED THROUGH THE PARKING LIGHTS WHICH IS TOO MUCH FOR THE FUSE. THE DEALER(DAMON CORP) IN MICHIGAN, IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, NO WARRANTY , THE LIGHTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON A SEPARATE FUSE. THIS RESULTS IN CONSUMER HAVING TO PULL OVER AND PUSH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. DUE TO TIS DEFECT, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND USING HEADLIGHTS, THE ENGINE STALLS, AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT. *AK
Jul 15, 1995
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED.
May 1, 1996
Trailer hitches
VEHICLES TRAILER HITCHES BOLT BROKE OFF .THE BOLT HAD NO GRADE ON IT AND 4 OF THE SIX HAD 5 GRADES. *AK
Aug 4, 1997
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE TRUCK HAVE ABS. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. TT CONSUMER STATES MOSTLY UNDER HEAVY BRAKING, THE BRAKES DO NOTHING, A FULL PEDAL BUT NO RESPONSE, CONSUMER REQUESTED THE ABS BE REMOVED, HOWEVER GM WOULD NOT DO REPAIR, BRAKES USUALLY DISAPPEAR FOR UP TO 10 TO 20 FEET. *SLC
Nov 2, 1995
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. TT
Apr 7, 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.