1996 Chevrolet G30 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet G30. 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.

• 96V186000Sep 26, 199620,689 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Chevrolet G30 1996, G20 1996, G10 1996 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 96V187000Sep 26, 19968,340 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages
  Covers: Chevrolet G30 1996, G20 1996, G10 1996 +2 more

  Reported issue: The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 96V117000Jul 1, 19965,773 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Bead
  Covers: Chevrolet G30 1995–1996, GMC G35 1995–1996, C35 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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• 96V092000Jun 3, 1996105 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
  Covers: Chevrolet G30 1996, GMC Savana 1996, G30 1996 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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