Chevrolet G30 1986
Complaint Information: Recalls, Investigations, Recall Investigations, OBD II Codes
Recall 89564 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
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.
customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.Recall 21423 [USA]: If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
system: steering.Vehicle description: light trucks.Note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.Recall 27385 [USA]: Loss of steering control can occur which could result ina crash without prior warning.
Left hand lower control arm can crack and could eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
repair or replace lower left control arm.
system: steering/lower control arm.Vehicle description: trucks.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
High temp & fuel exp investigation as of 19880119
There is no summary currently available
Lower control arm investigation as of 19871106
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer is in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.Product report analysis states "thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.Current stampingsource, s.K.D., also has a small radius in the same area.S.K.D. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area."analysis:failure data indicates the left control arm and diesel engineapplication are over represented.All known failures have occurred at lowspeeds, or have been located as a result of an increase in the frequency ofmaintenance inspections.Ball joint separation could result in collapse offront wheel suspension and loss of vehicle control.Action: ir to gm sent 11/19/87 contact fleet owners.===
Lower control arm failure investigation as of 19870908
Summary of information from manufacturer:manufacturer is in receipt ofone complaint and five field reports.Product report analysis states "thelower control arm from waggoner corporation appears to have a small radiusat the transition of the side wall to the ball stud nose.Current stampingsource, s.K.D., also has a small radius in the same area.S.K.D. Haschanged the trim to increase the radius to 1 inch and provide additionalstrength in the ball stud area."analysis:data indicates 38 of 40 failures involve the left control arm,39 of the vehicles are powered by the diesel engine.All failures haveoccurred at low speeds, or have been located during increased frequencymaintenance inspections.Separation of the ball joint from the controlarm could cause one side of the front wheel suspension to collapse,possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.Proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.===
Exhaust system heat investigation as of 19870807
Summary of information from manufacturer:analysis of the 65 complaintsforwarded by gm on this issue reveals that 15 of the complaints may besafety related.Complaints identifying the problem as a "red hot exhaustsystem" or muffler failure were not counted.Gm also included numerouscomplaints pertaining to fuel expulsion in the motor home chassis.Theywere not counted since that problem is already under investigation.Concerning brush fires resulting from the high exhaust temperatures, gmstates"our field experience, as evidenced by the low number of reportspertaining to the exhaust temperature, indicates to us that our customersare observing the precautions contained in our owners manual and areexercising the necessary precautions."analysis:the alleged defect originates with the generation of heat in theexhaust system.Higher exhaust temperatures are occurring as a result ofstringent environmental protection agency (epa) requirements which wentinto effect in 1985 for vehicles with a gvw in excess of 8,500 lbs.Thehigher exhaust temperatures can lead to excessive underbody temperatureswhich may result in fuel system pressurization and a higher potential forthe expulsion of liquid fuel upon removal of the fuel tank filler cap.Inaddition, other side effects such as smoldering items in pick up beds,burnt tires and mudflaps have been reported.Proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.Since some models are alreadybeing investigated, and complaint data is sparse on other models, the newea should be directed only to vehicle models "c" and "k" which utilize theheavy duty (vehicles with a gvw in excess of 8,500 lbs) emission system.===