The 1996 GMC G30 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
NHTSA recall 96V092000 · Jun 3, 1996 · 105 vehicles
Problem: 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: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FOUR REAR AXLE U-BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly
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Service brakes, air Antilock
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jul 2, 1998 · crashService brakes, air › Antilock IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC DRIVER LET FOOT OFF BRAKE AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET ACCELERATOR WAS NOT PUSHED. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED GOING ANOTHER 30--40 FEET BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS WAS A 4 VEHICLE CHAIN ACCIDENT INCLUDING THE 96 GMC. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENTY WE HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WHEN THE DRIVERS COMPLAINED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY, THE DEALER DID NOT NOTE THE COMPLAINTS ON THE WARRANTY INVOICES. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, I DID SUBMIT A COMPLAINT TO GMC WHEN WE RECEIVED A QUALITY CONTROL QUESTIONAIRE FROM THE DEALER. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ASSIGNED #98165460 BY GMC . MY…
Jan 1, 1996Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly FUEL TANK OVER FLOWS WHEN FILLING, EXCESS GAS RUNS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SPILLS ONTO HOT EXHAUST PIPE CREATING DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD, GAS OFTEN SPEWS OUT AND VENT HOLES AROUND FILLER HOSE CAN CAUSE PERSON FILLTING TANK TO BE DOUSED WITH FUEL. *SLC
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
EA98024 · opened Nov 10, 1998 · closed Apr 20, 2000 · led to recall 00V110000FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The remedy is to replace of the vapor canister, both rollover valve assembles, and the associated piping.In April 1998, ODI opened Service Query 98-005 to understand GM's rationale for issuance of a service bulletin on a matter that appeared to result in fuel leakage, an issue that is usually address by conducting a safety recall campaign.On November 10, 1998 the SQ was elevated to an Engineering Analysis (EA98-024) to investigate an alleged defect in the fuel tank rollover valve system in certain 1996 through 1997 Chevrolet Trucks and OMC Full Size 010-030 panel and passenger vans.