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1994 Chevrolet C30

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest Jul 10, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
9
Latest Feb 5, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet C30, most frequently naming the brakes, fuel system and body & structure categories. 9 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes457.1%
  • Fuel system228.6%
  • Body & structure114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

9 campaigns cover this model year

View all 9

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Feb 5, 1999
988,587 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, CREW CABS, UTILITY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POLARITY OF THE WIRING FOR THE ZERO ADJUST BRAKE SWITCH REVERSED FROM WHAT WAS SPECIFIED ON THE SWITCH DRAWING. WITH THE REVERSED POLARITY, THE CONTACTS IN THE BRAKE SWITCH CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE SWITCH WILL PERFORM NORMALLY UNTIL THE BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.
The risk: THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 98065View on NHTSA.gov
96E010000

SEATS

Mar 25, 1996
2,400 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
The risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMSView on NHTSA.gov
95V246000

SEATS

Dec 21, 1995
675,661 units potentially affected
The defect: THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD LOOSEN, FATIGUE AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
The risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE95050ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

Opened Sep 22, 1995
Closed Dec 22, 1995

FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER ATTACHMENT BOLTS LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING.

SEATSLed to recall 95V246000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Jul 10, 2003

ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 09/29/97 MILAGE 64073 ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 04/30/98 MILAGE 77903 ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 06/01/99 MILAGE 87194. *AK ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT 03/28/01 MILAGE 108155 ELECTRONIC DIESEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE 05/19/03 MILAGE 142716

NHTSA ID
10025795
Incident
Sep 29, 1997
Mileage
64,073 mi
Brakes
Filed Nov 3, 1997

BRAKES LOCKED UP AND TRUCK SLID ON THE ROAD IN THE RAIN. *AK

NHTSA ID
818192
Incident
Nov 3, 1997
Fuel system
Filed Jun 5, 1997

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE JUST QUITS WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING AT ALL. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED (6) TIMES SINCE OCTOBER OF 96 BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID
812801
Incident
Sep 4, 1996
Brakes
Filed Jan 9, 1997

ANY KIND OF WEATHER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE LOCK UP . *AK

NHTSA ID
807400
Brakes
Filed Aug 12, 1996

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE BROKE WHERE BRAKE LINE ENTERS RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER, PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM STOPPING/BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

NHTSA ID
507296
Incident
Jul 21, 1994
Body & structure
Filed Jul 29, 1995

THE TAIL GATE KEEP OPEN UP . TT

NHTSA ID
969618
Brakes
Filed Jun 27, 1995

ABS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL STEER VERY HARD TO LEFT, ALSO WEARING THE BRAKES PADS IN FRONT. TT

NHTSA ID
967791
Incident
Jun 1, 1995

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

130089009

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet C30 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1999000—
1998210—
1997410—
1996560—
1995981—
1994Viewing791—
1993432—
1992221—
1991123—
1990232—
1989022—
1988135—
1987205—
1986136—
1985056—
1984144—
1983012—
1982012—
1981012—
1980021—
1979041—
1978021—
1977331—
1976241—
1975231—
1974021—
1973011—
1972001—
1971031—
1970011—
1967010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.