1996 Chevrolet C30 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet C30. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 97V037000Mar 7, 1997624,433 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1997, C10 1995–1997, C20 1995–1997 +6 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

  Possible consequence: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

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• 96V117000Jul 1, 19965,773 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Bead
  Covers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1996, GMC G35 1995–1996, Chevrolet G30 1995–1996 +3 more

  Reported issue: These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

  Possible consequence: 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…

  Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

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• 96V082000May 7, 199616,918 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
  Covers: Chevrolet C30 1996, GMC C15 1996, Chevrolet K10 1996 +9 more

  Reported issue: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

  Possible consequence: Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

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• 96V057000Apr 4, 1996379,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Chevrolet C30 1995–1996, Suburban 1995–1996, GMC Suburban 1995–1996 +11 more

  Reported issue: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

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• 95V243000Dec 28, 1995623 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Chevrolet C30 1996, GMC C15 1996, C35 1996 +3 more

  Reported issue: Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

  Possible consequence: If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

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